Join us for a transformative week of reflection, celebration, and community building as we come together to honor the rich history and cultural legacy of Old Town.

Vanport Mosaic shines a national spotlight on Portland’s rich and complex history through COMING HOME: Memory Activism in Old Town, a week-long series of events dedicated to honoring and reconnecting communities with deep ties to Old Town. Known as one of the city's oldest and most culturally significant neighborhoods, Old Town has been profoundly shaped by historic racism and cultural erasure.

EXPLORE & WONDER

—Do you know the history of Old Town?
—Why does Old Town’s history matter?
—How can we reimagine a future for Old Town?

EXPERIENCE & ENGAGE

EXHIBITS:

• The Indelible Spirit: Artists in Situ, Revitalizing Old Town, curated by Roberta May Wong

• History is Now: Vanport Mosaic Museum Without Walls

COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY ART PROJECTS:

• Remember Us – A Living Memorial

• Senninbari Inspired - Facilitated by mai ide and Sophia Xiao-fan Austrins

COMMUNITY AVENUE: Tabling by cultural and historical organizations

DISCOVERY ZONE: An all-ages activity area

COMMUNITY VOICES: A viewing station featuring a rotation of short videos

WALKING TOURS  Join historians to explore Old Town.

RoundtableS  Participate in timely discussions, including Reimagining Historic Old Town — A creative visioning session with civic leaders and community catalysts. Among the guest speakers: Erica Naito-Campbell, Lynn Fuchigami, Elizabeth Nye/Lan Su Chinese Garden, Zachary Stocks/Oregon Black Pioneers.

AND MORE! Check out our Calendar to see an updated schedule of events.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Participants can look forward to an array of exhibitions and presentations from:

Oregon Historical Society

Oregon Black Pioneers

Japanese American Museum of Oregon

Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum

Lan Su Chinese Garden

Oregon Jewish Museum
Center For Holocaust Education

Portland Chinatown Museum