Discover the multicultural heritage of Old Town through the eyes of real descendants and entrepreneurs who continue that legacy today. A collaboration between Wisdom Workshops and Oregon Black Pioneers.
When communities of color had nowhere to go, this corner of NW Portland offered a space to rest your head and start a life. Learn about the buildings and businesses that became strong roots for the city’s Chinese, Black, and Japanese communities, from people who lived and played there in their youth.
This walking tour is only a small survey of the diverse histories of communities who lived in Portland's Old Town Chinatown neighborhood. Although there are many more stories to tell, this tour highlights a handful of locations core to Black, Chinese, and Japanese histories from the 1850’s-1980’s.
Date: Saturday, Aug. 9th
Length: 0.78 mile loop. Note: Some public sidewalks may be uneven at times.
Capacity: 35 people max
Cost: $12
Time:
10am-10:30am: Intro at the Portland Chinatown Museum
10:30am-12:00pm: A stroll through 7 historically significant locations in Old Town
12pm-1pm: Q+A: Tea, snacks, and conversation at Barnes and Morgan
Reserve a spot clicking the ticket link above.
Thank you to our community partners for supporting this project: Old Town Community Association, Portland Chinatown Museum, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, and The Regional Arts and Culture Council.
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