Name: Oregon’s Black History: York, The Man
Start: 2024-02-15T17:30:00-08:00
End: 2024-02-15T20:30:00-08:00
Location: Alberta Abbey

Oregon’s Black History: York, The Man

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Join us on February 15, 2024 as we celebrate Oregon's Black History by honoring the incredible legacy of York.

A partnership between the Oregon Historical Society, 1803 Fund and the City of Portland; join us for an evening with the community to learn about the life and celebrate the legacy of an Oregon pioneer.York was an enslaved man who took part in the Lewis and Clark Expedition from 1803-1806. But what is known about York besides his participation in this journey? Zachary Stocks of Oregon Black Pioneers will present a detailed biography of York which reveals his experiences during the Expedition, his life before and after, and his place within national African American history.

Zachary Stocks is a public historian, interpreter, and the Executive Director of Oregon Black Pioneers. Zachary previously served as Program Director of Historical Seaport and Visitor Services Manager of Northwest African American Museum. He is a former intern of Colonial Williamsburg and Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, and a former seasonal Park Ranger at Lewis &amp; Clark National Historical Park. He holds a BA in History from the College of William &amp; Mary with a certificate in Public History from the National Institute for American History and Democracy, and an MA in Museology from the University of Washington. Zachary lives in Astoria.

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