# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "A Man Called York" presentation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 09 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 09 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: York was a Black man born in Virginia around 1772. He was enslaved by William Clark, who brought him west as part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-1806). York worked as a laborer and hunter during the journey, and showed friendship and goodwill to Native nations. Upon reaching the Pacific Ocean in 1805, York became the first Black person to cross North America above Mexico. York’s contributions helped ensure the Expedition’s success, but he received no compensation for his services. After the expedition, York asked Clark for his freedom and Clark refused. York’s efforts were rarely acknowledged in the two centuries that followed.

Please come learn about this highly important and overlooked historical figure at this presentation by Oregon Black Pioneers as part of the library's Black History Month celebration.

For middle school through adult
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilsonville/a-man-called-york-presentation/200029502353450
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, black-history-month
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Wilsonville
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 8200 SW Wilsonville Rd, Wilsonville, OR, United States, Oregon 97070
- **lat**: 45.30247
- **long**: -122.76131
- **full address**: 8200 SW Wilsonville Rd, Wilsonville, OR, United States, Oregon 97070

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Wilsonville Library (https://allevents.in/org/wilsonville-library/25952992)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 09 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 8200 SW Wilsonville Rd, Wilsonville, OR, United States, Oregon 97070
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Wilsonville Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, black-history-month
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about "A Man Called York" presentation ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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