Pints from the Past: York of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

This month's Pints from the Past is presented by Oregon Black Pioneers. 
Oregon Black Pioneers is Oregon’s only historical society dedicated to preserving and presenting the experiences of African Americans statewide. For more than 30 years, they have illuminated the seldom-told stories of people of African descent in Oregon through our engaging exhibits, public programs, publications, and historical research.

York of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
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? 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.

Presented by: Mariah Rocker, Public Programs and Exhibits Manager at Oregon Black Pioneers.

This program is offered by the Lake Oswego Public Library in cooperation with the Lake Theater & Café. Admission is free and no ticket is required (though food and drink purchase is encouraged to offset the cost to the Lake Theater). Doors open at 6:30, the presentation begins at 7:00. The Lake Theater & Café is located at 106 North State Street in Lake Oswego. For more information, contact Carissa Barrett at cmbarrett@lakeoswego.city(link sends e-mail) or 503-534-4237.  This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library.