The Journey of York

Schedule

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Historic Alberta House | Portland, OR

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Hasan Davis brings his acclaimed living history portrayal of York of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to Portland.
About this Event

Join nationally acclaimed storyteller and living history interpreter as he brings to life the remarkable, often overlooked story of , the enslaved Black explorer who was an indispensable member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Through a powerful first-person portrayal, Davis gives voice to York’s courage, resilience, and humanity, shedding light on his critical contributions to one of America’s most iconic journeys.

After the performance, Zachary Stocks of will join Hasan in conversation and invite questions from the audience.


This event is a part of , a week-long festival honoring York at venues across Portland, Oct. 17-25. Presented by Oregon Black Pioneers. to learn about other York Fest events.


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York Fest is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors:

  • City of Portland Office of Arts and Culture
  • OnPoint Community Credit Union
  • Travel Portland
  • Travel Oregon
  • Lewis and Clark Trail Alliance

Special thanks to Flossin Media, 1803 Fund, Alberta House, and The Joy Trip Project.

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Where is it happening?

Historic Alberta House, 5131 Northeast 23rd Avenue, Portland, United States

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