North Coast Black History Bus Tour

9009 North Foss Avenue,Portland OR 97217

18 September, 2022

Description

Oregon Black Pioneers' Black History Bus Tour resumes with a tour along Oregon’s North Coast, with stops at sites of African American historical significance between Portland and Seaside. With on-board tour guides and special presentations, guest speakers at each stop, included lunch by Fort George Brewery, light dinner in Seaside, and more. Sponsored by Oregon Coast Visitor Association Capacity: 40 attendees Tickets: $120 (includes lunch, dinner, entrance fees, and bus gratuity) On Bus Tour GuidesZachary Stocks, Oregon Black Pioneers Executive Director Kim Moreland, Oregon Black Pioneers Board President Site PresentersGreg Shine, former Chief Interpretive Ranger, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Jim Aalberg, community historian and author, Westport, OR Chelsea Vaughn, Curator, Clatsop County Historical Society Steve Wright, Board President, Seaside Museum ItineraryMeet at Charles Jordan Community Center, 9009 N Foss Ave, Portland, OR 972179:00 am Bus leavesOn-Board Film: Oregon Experience: Oregon’s Black PioneersGrave of Louis Napoleon with Guest Speaker Jim AalbergOn-Board Presentation: Oregon American Lumber CompanyPicnic Lunch* at Fort Astoria Parklet by Fort George Brewery Clatsop County Heritage Museum with Guest Speaker Chelsea VaughnLewis and Clark National Historical Park – Fort Clatsop with Guest Speaker Zachary StocksFort Stevens State Park – Historic Area with Guest Speaker Greg ShineWalking Tour of Former Seaside Jazz Clubs with Guest Speaker Steve WrightLight Dinner* in Seaside by Good to Go, at Bob Chisholm Community CenterOn-Board Film: Buffalo Soldiers of the Pacific Northwest6:45 pm Bus Returns to Charles Jordan Community Center*Please be sure to indicate your meal preference once you get your ticket confirmation!