Join us for two weeks of memory activism to remember, repair, reclaim, and reimagine our collective story.
Schedule of Events:
7:30 PM - Precipice: re-membering, forgetting, and claiming home
A Vanport Mosaic theatrical production conceived and performed by Damaris Webb and presented by Third Rail Repertory Theater. Written by Chris Gonzalez & directed by Olivia Mathews.
Location: CoHo Theatre
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Youth Archivist Program
Led by: Michael Stevenson
The Youth Archivists, a Vanport Mosaic after-school program led by Michael J. Stevenson, invite students, faculty, alumni, and community members to stop by, share memories, and be scanned for the growing Jefferson archive—all while viewing the project’s progress.
Drop-in participation encouraged!
Location: Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Black History Walking Tour
Join Oregon Black Pioneers for a guided walking tour through Portland's historically-Black Albina neighborhood!
Location: Dawson Park
6:00 – 9:00 PM - Lost City, Living Memories: Vanport Through the Voices of Its Residents
Screening of short oral history documentaries from the Vanport Mosaic collection, featuring special guests from the Vanport community. With a live musical performance by the Northwest Freedom Singers.
Location: Alberta House
Learn about Portland housing discrimination history on this popular bus tour by the Fair Housing Council of Oregon.
Vanport: A Surge of Social Change – A curated collection exploring Vanport’s lasting legacy.
The Climate Refugees of Vanport – Paintings by Henk Pander.
Beyond Vanport: Remembering Native North Portland – Artwork by Peggy Ball-Morrill.
Buckman 3rd Grade Posters – Student reflections on Vanport’s history.
Alberta House · Open Gallery Hours
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
