Black History in Benton County tour
Schedule
Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Corvallis Museum and Cultural Center | Corvallis, OR
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Learn about the Black pioneers of Oregon’s early days who faced discrimination yet made Benton County their home. Featuring the stories of three African-American individuals who settled in Oregon before this region was even a state, the tour gives context to the national controversy over slavery in the mid-1800s and its impact on Oregon demographics even today.This tour lasts about 45 minutes and is led by a trained docent inside the Corvallis Museum. Recommended for teens and adults.
Tour developed with support from Oregon Black Pioneers and Linn-Benton NAACP. Thank you!
For accommodations related to a disability please email Anya Ballinger, Curator of Education, [email protected]
Registration required. This tour is free thanks to members like you! Suggested donation $5-10 directly supports educational history programming at Benton County Historical Society.
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Corvallis Museum and Cultural Center, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR 97333-4445, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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