Explore the vibrant history and stories of Black Portlanders on a guided walking tour, immersing yourself in the city’s Old Port, waterfront, and East End neighborhood
Explore the vibrant history and stories of Black Portlanders on a guided walking tour, immersing yourself in the city’s Old Port, waterfront, and East End neighborhood
- Witness the legacy of Black stevedores and explore the working waterfront, a testament to their contributions
- Immerse yourself in Portland’s 19th-century Black community on the East End, where history unfolds
- Walk the same cobblestones once trod by national leaders like Frederick Douglass and their local collaborators
- Uncover historic landmarks…
- Witness the legacy of Black stevedores and explore the working waterfront, a testament to their contributions
- Immerse yourself in Portland’s 19th-century Black community on the East End, where history unfolds
- Walk the same cobblestones once trod by national leaders like Frederick Douglass and their local collaborators
- Uncover historic landmarks where Black Portlanders organized for political empowerment and self-determination, shaping the city’s future
- Pass by storefronts once operated by Black barbers, where abolitionists exchanged vital information with Underground Railroad conductors
- Enjoy an intimate small-group tour with a maximum of 15 guests
- Professional storyteller-historian as a guide
- 2 hours of riveting narration
- Donation toward restoring the Abyssinian Meeting House, America’s third-oldest standing Black church
- Professional storyteller-historian as a guide
- 2 hours of riveting narration
- Donation toward restoring the Abyssinian Meeting House, America’s third-oldest standing Black church
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Dress in layers and weather-appropriate clothing
- Bring an umbrella if there is a chance of rain; we rarely cancel
- Tour route is approximately 1.5 miles
- Tour ends 0.5 miles from starting location
- Pets are not allowed; medically-required service animals are welcome
- Route is wheelchair accessible
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Dress in layers and weather-appropriate clothing
- Bring an umbrella if there is a chance of rain; we rarely cancel
- Tour route is approximately 1.5 miles
- Tour ends 0.5 miles from starting location
- Pets are not allowed; medically-required service animals are welcome
- Route is wheelchair accessible
You can cancel or rebook your reservation emailing [email protected] or by calling or texting 207-200-5885. If you give us more than 24 hours notice, we can offer a full refund or move your reservation to a different date. If you give us less than 24 hours notice, we cannot provide a refund or rebooking credit. In case we need to cancel on…
You can cancel or rebook your reservation emailing [email protected] or by calling or texting 207-200-5885. If you give us more than 24 hours notice, we can offer a full refund or move your reservation to a different date. If you give us less than 24 hours notice, we cannot provide a refund or rebooking credit. In case we need to cancel on account of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we certainly will provide a full refund or help you pick a new date.
