NARRATED BUS TOURS of HISTORIC VANPORT

This event is part of the VANPORT MOSAIC FESTIVAL 2018, MAY 23-28 , 6 days of memory activism opportunities in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the VANPORT FLOOD, and the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act: https://www.vanportmosaic.org/schedule [https://www.vanportmosaic.org/schedule] NARRATED BUS TOURS OF HISTORIC VANPORT Bus tours are approximately 75 minutes, and start and conclude at EXPO center building D RSVP $5 recommended/seating is limited Join us for narrated bus tours of the original Vanport site. Seldom open to the public, this route will include sites of the historic city’s most important civic functions, residential areas and natural resources. Learn about the Miracle City before, during and after the flood, and the legacy that we have today.  Included in the ticket, a itinerary map/educational resource. Bus tours are approximately 75 minutes. .  The tour route will close at 4:00 pm. ____________________________ SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS Volkswalk & self-guided Walking TOURS OF HISTORIC VANPORT On-going 10-2pm Free/ $3 Registration fee on site if choosing Volkswalk credit This 5k and 10k marked walking route sponsored by The Oregon Trail State Volkssport Association will give you an opportunity to explore on your own time at your own pace, the actual area where the city of Vanport existed. The walk includes signs that describe where buildings were, in what locations, and how the town of “Vanport” was organized. In addition, a 3.5k self-guided walk is available through the Vanport Mosaic with an additional itinerary map/educational resource available on site by donation. The TOURS ARE PART OF  VANPORT CITY: YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW May 28th, 10am-6pm - EXPO CENTER On Memorial Day Weekend 1948 a flood destroyed the City Of Vanport. 70 years later, we gather on the sites once occupied by Oregon’s second largest city, home to over 40,000 people, and explore its history and legacy in a full day of memory activism activities: - TOURS of the HIstoric sites  - FORUM - LESSONS FROM VANPORT AND KATRINA: A DIALOGUE TO CREATE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE DURING EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS [https://resilienceforum.eventbrite.com] 1-3pm Hall D - SCREENING - LOST CITY, LIVING MEMORIES: VANPORT THROUGH THE VOICES OF ITS RESIDENTS [https://vanportoralhistories.eventbrite.com] 4-6pm Hall D - EXHIBITS VANPORT: A STORY LIVED. A STORY TOLD.  Mixing archival photographs and historical records with personal testimonies of former residents, this Vanport Mosaic pop-up exhibit presents the multifaceted story of Vanport and its vibrant community.  VANPORT ARTIFACTS from the Terri Johnson collection. THE ARCHITECTURE OF INTERNMENT: THE BUILD UP TO WARTIME INCARCERATION. This traveling exhibit explores how Oregonians participated in the decision to incarcerate Japanese Americans and Japanese immigrants during World War II. It shows the lead up to incarceration (1941-1942) with letters, resolutions, blueprints, photographs and archival documents from across the state of Oregon. Curated by Graham Street Productions  YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS ** For questions: info@vanportmosaic.org or 971-319-0156.**