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Curious about Oregon’s Black history? We’ve got you covered! Meet some of the people, places, objects, and stories that make up the Black Oregonian experience. Explore our projects, collections, maps, and publications below.
Education
Spark inspiration in your classroom with original posters featuring 19th century Black pioneers. Each poster comes with a biographical storybook and activities for extended learning.
Looking for a fun way to introduce Oregon's Black History to young learners? Download our activity sheets, featuring coloring pages, word searches, mazes and more!
Looking for something hands-on? Reserve our traveling trunk! "Oregon's Black Pioneers" was developed by Oregon Historical Society with Oregon Black Pioneers.
History Maps
Explore our interactive maps to discover the places in Oregon where Black history was made.
Publications
Oregon Black Pioneers has books for sale, including the new edition of the landmark 1980 publication, A Peculiar Paradise: A History of Blacks in Oregon, 1788-1940 by Elizabeth McLagan. Purchase your copy today!
Attention Teachers:
Did you know Oregon Black Pioneers has free lesson plans? Visit our For Educators page to learn more.