Before 1619, enslaved landed in Florida. In 1738, their descendants founded the country’s first free Black settlement, Fort ...

Did you know that here in Oregon, we only have one statewide African American historical society? Oregon black pioneers offers collections of oral histories, black newspapers, ...

The city’s early history was inextricably linked to slavery through its many cotton mills where young women from rural New ...

Two warring factions try to be the first to connect a railroad from the Columbia Gorge to the booming timber town of Bend.

Leader’s yearlong examination of Lexington’s 250 years of history examines the story of Charlotte Dupuy, who sought her ...

Two books about the American Civil War’s aftermath focus on the experiences of formerly enslaved people.

Lucy and Lois Tritton were paraded through the streets of New Haven, led by a drummer shouting “slaves for sale.” The mother ...

The Martin family, who lived in Portland, disappeared after driving to the Columbia River Gorge that December, in search of Christmas greenery to decorate their home, reported The Oregonian.

The Steamer Vancouver brought a band and a crowd to watch Captain James Turnbull launch the newest Columbia River steamer, the Fannie Troup, on Sept. 30, 1864. Built in east Portland by James and W.H.

Get schooled on cacao terroir, dissect an owl pellet, watch whales on their way to Alaska, and amble under a canopy of cherry blossoms.

Horace King, a former slave, was a renowned bridge builder and architect in the American South during the 19th century. King was known for his craftsmanship, particularly his intricate spiral ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - Economists are warning that Portland could be heading towards what they call an “urban doom loop.” An urban doom loop happens when businesses close, people move out of ...