A black and white photograph of a Chinese man in mid-1800's attire in front of an 1800's photo background of the Oregon City mills. In front of the picture is a logo for the "The Look Back Lecture Series."

Oregon City's Chinese Expulsion

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When
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025
7 p.m.–8 p.m.
Where
211 Tumwater Dr
Oregon City, OR 97045
Handicap parking. Wheelchair accessible via elevator.
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During the late 1800s, anti-Chinese discrimination increased in Oregon. This was fueled by the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which banned Chinese immigration to the United States. On February 22, 1886, 40 men forced Chinese workers out of Oregon City and onto a steamboat to Portland. The group blamed Chinese laborers for taking jobs from White workers during hard economic times. Join Oregon Historical Quarterly-published author Jim Nicita for a compelling lecture exploring these injustices and the enduring history and legacy of Oregon City’s Chinese community. Discover the stories that have too often been overlooked and gain new insight into the city’s past.

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