From heritage.info at state.or.us Fri Jun 1 08:18:51 2012 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:18:51 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2012-06-01 Message-ID: <4FC87AEB.95AF.0029.0@PRD.STATE.OR.US> In this Issue: 1. Old Days of Oregon Live Again at Flora School 2. NW History Network to Offer Historical Consulting Workshop 3. Gordon House to Celebrate Wright?s 145th Birthday 4. Bowman Museum, Prineville, Seeks Collections Care Specialist 5. Email Address Correction for Archives' Beach Images Search OLD DAYS OF OREGON LIVE AGAIN AT FLORA SCHOOL Days of old come once again to Flora School from 10 a.m. ? 4 p.m., June 16, in the little town of Flora, 37 miles north of Enterprise off Highway 3. Listen to old-time music as volunteers present pioneer-era skills including candle making for children, weaving, basket making and spinning, wagon wheel construction, soap, rope, bread and butter making, Dutch oven and wood cook stove demonstrations. For more information call (541) 828-7700 (school phone) or 541.828.7010 (message phone) or email volunteers at floraschool.org . NW HISTORY NETWORK TO OFFER HISTORICAL CONSULTING WORKSHOP The Northwest History Network?s Professional Development Program will present ?A Future in Historical Consulting: Is It For You?? from 6 ? 8 p.m., June 20 at the Architectural Heritage Center, 701 SE Grand Ave., Portland. Participants will learn how to network and market themselves as consulting historian; the process of pricing and valuing services as a consultant; the business side of consulting; and the positives and negatives of a career as a consulting historian. The program will feature Richard Engeman, Donna Sinclair, William Willingham, and Morgen Young who will conduct a discourse about working in the consulting field, share their insights, business recommendations, and missteps to avoid for those new to consulting or those considering it as a career choice. A question and answer session will follow the panel discussion. For more information, e-mail info at northwesthistory.org ( https://mail.onlinenw.com/webmail/src/compose.php?send_to=info%40northwesthistory.org ) or to sign up for the program, visit www.northwesthistory.org ( http://www.northwesthistory.org/ ) . GORDON HOUSE TO CELEBRATE WRIGHT?S 145TH BIRTHDAY The Gordon House, designed by world renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, will host a special celebration to commemorate the 145th anniversary of his birth from 10 a.m. ? 4 p.m., June 23 at 869 W Main St., in Silverton. Visitors will have an opportunity for self-guided tours and knowledgeable tour guides will be on hand to answer questions and tell interesting stories about this unique house design. Gordon and Wright exhibits will be on display in the house for this event. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Conrad and Evelyn Gordon and built in the Wilsonville area in 1964, the Gordon House is an ?affordable? Usonian style home. The home represents Wright?s vision of the Usonian Community that was an original idea of suburbia in America for families of moderate means. For more information, call (503) 874-6006 or visit www.thegordonhouse.org ( http://www.thegordonhouse.org/ ) . BOWMAN MUSEUM, PRINEVILLE, SEEKS COLLECTIONS CARE SPECIALIST The Bowman Museum in Prineville is seeking a Collections Care Specialist who will be responsible for the care and registration operations or its permanent collection and contribute to exhibit programs. The application deadline is 5 p.m., June 15. This part-time position will maintain all aspects of documenting objects and will supervise volunteers. Successful applicants will demonstrate a minimum of one year experience in museum collections management, proficiency in PastPerfect collections and MS Office software and a bachelor?s degree in museum studies or related field. To view the full job description and application, visit http://www.co.crook.or.us/Departments/HumanResources/HumanResourcesJobs/tabid/1070/Default.aspx . Submit applications to the Crook County Treasurer?s, Tax Office at 200 NE 2nd St., Prineville, OR 97754. For further information, call (541) 447-6554. EMAIL ADDRESS CORRECTION FOR ARCHIVES' BEACH IMAGES SEARCH The State Archive?s is seeking images related to the history of Oregon's beaches, the 1913 Open Beaches act and the 1967 Beach Bill for the upcoming edition of the Oregon Blue Book?s color section. To discuss items you have and wish to contribute, contact Managing Editor, Julie Yamaka by phone at (503) 378-5199 or email high resolution digital images to julie.a.yamaka at state.or.us . ----------------- Keep up with the latest issues and trends by following our blog at oregonheritage.wordpress.com Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Contact us by emailing heritage.info at state.or.us . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Mon Jun 4 10:42:24 2012 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:42:24 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Heritage Tradition designation given to Linn County Pioneer Picnic Message-ID: <4FCC9110.95AF.0029.0@PRD.STATE.OR.US> The Linn County Pioneer Picnic, which has promoted fellowship and good will among the people of Linn County and Oregon since 1887, has been named an Oregon Heritage Tradition by the Oregon Heritage Commission. The Linn County Pioneer Picnic is only the third event given the honor. The first two were the Oregon State Fair, which began when Abraham Lincoln was president, and the Pendleton Round-Up, which started in 1910. ?The Heritage Commission wants to recognize those traditions that have helped define the state,? said commission chair Jan Mitchell. ?They are distinguished events that are part of our heritage as Oregonians. This is certainly true of the Linn County Pioneer Picnic.? ?The Linn County Pioneer Picnic is extremely honored to receive this designation from the commission,? said pioneer association president Debie Wyne. ?In addition, I am grateful to association treasurer Leisa Keyser and City of Brownsville administrator Scott McDowell for their efforts in preparing the application. On behalf of the pioneer association board, I sincerely thank them and the commission.? The Linn County Pioneer Picnic traces its beginnings back to 1887 in Crawfordsville when it was a reunion of pioneers that settled Linn County prior to 1855. In 1892, the picnic found its current location, then a grove of trees on the river owned by a local family now known as Brownsville?s Pioneer Park. Now, up to 5,000 people attend a three-day event. The 125th anniversary picnic will take place June 15-17 this year. Class and family reunions, weddings and logging skills contests often take place alongside events such as pie-eating, pie-baking, spelling and talent contests. There are more than 30 chairmen that organize events and manage specific areas. Proceeds from the events have been used to construct facilities in the 25-acre park, including a covered grandstand and stage, a flower cabin, a pavilion and the Community Arts Building. These are used by organizations and residents throughout the rest of the year. The Linn County Pioneer Picnic also supports the Pioneer Picture Gallery, which has approximately 20,000 photographic images. For more information about the picnic, visit http://www.historicbrownsville.com An Oregon Heritage Tradition must have been in continuous operation for more than 50 years, demonstrate a public profile and reputation that distinguishes it from more routine events, and add to the livability and identity of the state, said commission coordinator Kyle Jansson. The Oregon Heritage Commission coordinates efforts to solve statewide heritage issues through grants, education, and advocacy, and also promotes heritage tourism efforts. Information about the Oregon Heritage Tradition is available at http://egov.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/COMM/awards.shtml From heritage.info at state.or.us Thu Jun 7 08:36:56 2012 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2012 08:36:56 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2012-06-07 Message-ID: <4FD06827.95AF.0029.0@PRD.STATE.OR.US> In this Issue: 1. ?Willamette Falls Locks? Future? Meeting Set 2. Willamette Falls Heritage Area Feasibility Study Announced 3. US Army Corps Materials Lab Story Subject at History Night ?WILLAMETTE FALLS LOCKS? FUTURE? MEETING SET The One Willamette River Coalition of West Linn and the National Trust for Historic Preservation will hold a public "Willamette Falls Locks' Future" meeting from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., June 20, at the Ainsworth House, 19130 Lot Whitcomb Drive, Oregon City. Recently listed on the Historic Preservation League of Oregon?s 2012 list of the state?s most endangered places and as one of the National Trust?s new ?National Treasures?, the 1873 Willamette Falls Navigation Canal and Locks marked a significant navigational improvement on the Willamette River and in the greater Columbia River drainage basin. Today the locks are unique in Oregon and a rare example of an intact piece of America?s canal building era. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers decommissioned the locks indefinitely last year, giving it non-operational status because of the risk of ?catastrophic failure.? Prior to that, the locks received maintenance and saw occasional operation. Listing as a National Treasure brings the Willamette Falls Locks greater involvement toward its protection by the National Trust. The meeting will launch partnerships with One Willamette River Coalition, the Historic Preservation League and the National Trust. The agenda includes funding updates, a look at new partner resources and a roundtable discussion to settle on strategies the will ensure the repair and reopening of the canal. For further information or to register, email willamettefalls at msn.com or call (503) 655-0649. WILLAMETTE FALLS HERITAGE AREA FEASIBILITY STUDY ANNOUNCED The Willamette Falls Heritage Area Coalition (WFHAC) recently announced a feasibility study to establish the first National Heritage Area in the continental Northwest. The feasibility study is available for public review through June 30 at local libraries and on the WFHAC website. To review and comment on the study, visit http://www.wfheritage.org/feasibility-study-feedback.html . US ARMY CORPS MATERIALS LAB STORY SUBJECT AT HISTORY NIGHT The Oregon Encyclopedia?s History Night series continues with ?I?ll Be Dammed! So That?s What They Did in That Building: The Story and History of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Troutdale Materials Laboratory?, a presentation by Len Otto and Sharon Nesbit beginning at 6:30 p.m., June 26, at McMenamins Edgefield Power Station Theater, 2126 SW Halsey Street, Troutdale. For Len Otto, growing up in Troutdale a mile from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Materials Lab had its disadvantages. He remembers lugging 30 pound concrete cylinders from the facility to his father?s pickup truck. The cylinders were discarded materials from the USACE?s Troutdale Materials Laboratory. Little did Otto know that inside this nondescript building a variety of human activities took place that had a significant impact on the community and the Columbia Gorge region. Built in the early 1940s, the Troutdale aluminum plant used the building to store aluminum destined for WWII aircraft. After the war the War Assets Administration stored and sold surplus war goods. In 1949, the USACE purchased the building and tested virtually every batch of concrete used in dam building on the Columbia River. It also became a laboratory to test a variety of materials. For further information, visit www.oregonencyclopedia or call (503) 725-3990. ----------------- Keep up with the latest issues and trends by following our blog at oregonheritage.wordpress.com Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Contact us by emailing heritage.info at state.or.us . From heritage.info at state.or.us Fri Jun 8 09:00:42 2012 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:00:42 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2012-06-08 Message-ID: <4FD1BF39.95AF.0029.0@PRD.STATE.OR.US> In this Issue: 1. Fixing Up a Lighthouse 2. Open House to Showcase Celilo Stories Website Project FIXING UP A LIGHTHOUSE Heceta Head Lighthouse, north of Florence, is going through the most thorough upgrade in its 108-year history. It is the most photographed lighthouse on the Oregon coast. Learn about the details on Oregon Heritage Exchange at www.oregonheritage.wordpress.com . OPEN HOUSE TO SHOWCASE CELILO STORIES WEBSITE PROJECT An open house showcasing the Celilo Stories Website Project will take place from 1:30-4:30 p.m., June 12 at the Museum at Warm Springs, 2189 Highway 26, Warm Springs. The open house provides an opportunity for community members to learn more about the project, meet project staff, and share memories about Celilo Falls and the Columbia River. Celilo Stories provides a multi-generational resource that explores the history and culture of Celilo, explores environmental issues, and invites visitors at Celilo Park to listen and contribute to the many stories of Celilo. Created through a collaboration of the Columbia River Tribes, the Celilo Stories website serves as a virtual space that tells the stories of Celilo Falls - those of the past, the present, and into the future - connecting people along the river today while preserving the past. Recollections include fishing and harvesting, working and playing, discussions of the village as a home that extended to the river, the significance of Celilo as a long-term home for the Wyam, Wishram, and Wasco people and the sacredness of the falls. For more information, contact Carol Leone, carol at museumatwarmsprings.org, (541) 553-3331 or Donna Sinclair, donna at confluenceproject.org, (360) 693-0123. ----------------- Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. 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How do we show our visitors that history is a continuum and connect the past to present realities and social issues today? How do we incorporate our visitors? voices into the museum and make their stories heard? Visit http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2012/06/11/history-made-by-you to read more ? or share, collaborate, celebrate your successes ? on the Oregon Heritage Exchange blog. LIVING HISTORY FEATURED AT COLLIER MEMORIAL STATE PARK Logging history comes to life from 9 a.m. ? 4 p.m., June 17 at during Collier Living History Day at Collier Memorial State Park, on US 97, 30 miles north of Klamath Falls. Visitors will have an opportunity to reminisce with old-timers about the machines, lifestyles, and their adventures. Belching stream, grinding gears, the roar of antique engines, and the chinking of horse's harnesses will fill the air. Witness live steam engines, operating old-time shingle mill, antique Caterpillar tractors and an antique sawmill. Watch horse logging, blacksmith, the creation of chainsaw sculptures, spinning and weaving demonstrations. Enjoy a hay ride; tour the museum; view antique engines and visit with docents in period clothing. Visit www.oregonstateparks.org/park_228.php?eventid=4056&md=event or contact Lisa Dykstra at (541) 783-2471 for more information. OHS SET TO OPEN EXHIBIT ON MODERN OREGON HISTORY The Oregon Historical Society (OHS) will open a new ?high-tech? exhibit at 10 a.m., June 16 at the Oregon History Museum, 1200 SW Park Avenue in downtown Portland. ?Oregon Voices: Change and Challenge in Modern Oregon History? tells the state?s story through the eyes and stories of the people who?ve lived it. Exhibit-related activities are scheduled for 11 a.m. ? 3 p.m., including an exploration of the exhibit?s interactive areas with theatre instructor Morgan Cox, a talk by Bill Robbins titled ?Reflections on Modern Oregon.? Interactive touch screen displays give visitors the chance to dive into a diverse range of subjects, from urban and rural development to Oregon?s food, drink, and natural resources. The exhibit features films, photographs, sound recordings, and digital documents to chronicle the state?s history from 1950 forward. Visitors can add their voice to the exhibit through polling on topical questions and by leaving comments about their own personal history and opinions. Oregon Voices also features a children?s activity area, including a children?s theater where kids can dress up and read scripts to learn about Oregon?s recent history. ?Perhaps no period of time has brought more change and challenge to our state than the past sixty years,? say OHS Executive Director Kerry Tymchuk. ?With the opening of the educating, enlightening, and entertaining Oregon Voices exhibit, Oregonians of all ages can learn about and learn from the history of this remarkable time, gaining a better understanding of our present and our future in the process.? For further information and a list of current exhibits, visit www.ohs.org ( http://www.ohs.org/ ) . ----------------- Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest issues and trends by following our blog at oregonheritage.wordpress.com. Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Contact us by emailing heritage.info at state.or.us . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Wed Jun 13 13:46:41 2012 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:46:41 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Legislative Task Force on Heritage Vitality to Convene on Monday Message-ID: <4FD899C0.95AF.0029.0@PRD.STATE.OR.US> A Legislative Task Force to examine Oregon heritage vitality will have its first meeting at 9 a.m. June 18. The meeting, which is open to the public, will take place in Room 102 of the Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem. The 76th Legislative Assembly created the Task Force to study and review several heritage-related laws and the effectiveness of heritage organizations with education, tourism, preservation and economic development. The Task Force will submit a report, including recommendations, to the Legislature by Oct. 1. The Legislative Assembly created the Task Force upon the request of the Oregon Heritage Commission, which last year released a report identifying eight major issues challenging more than 500 local, regional and state heritage organizations in Oregon. Copies of the report are available from the Oregon Heritage Commission, 725 Summer St. NE, Salem OR 97301 or http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/OHC/vitality.shtml The Task Force is comprised of two legislators appointed by the Senate President and the House Co-Speakers and 12 people appointed by Governor John Kitzhaber who represent a variety of heritage constituencies identified in the Task Force legislation. More information about Task Force activities and the meeting may be obtained from Kyle Jansson, coordinator of the Oregon Heritage Commission at 503-986-0673 or by e-mail at kyle.jansson at state.or.us . The mission of the Oregon Heritage Commission is to secure, sustain, and enhance Oregon's heritage by ensuring coordination of heritage initiatives by public and private organizations; advocacy on its behalf; education of the public about its extent and value; and promotion and celebration of its diversity. The meetings are accessible to people with disabilities. Special accommodations may be arranged up to 72 hours in advance by call 503-986-0690. ### From heritage.info at state.or.us Thu Jun 14 08:29:51 2012 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012 08:29:51 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2012-06-14 Message-ID: <4FD9A0FE.95AF.0029.0@PRD.STATE.OR.US> In this Issue: 1. Heritage Exchange Features Women?s History Project Update 2. CAC Advocacy Webinar Scheduled 3. IMLS Offers Museums MAP Grant Opportunity 4. Heritage Commission Schedules Meeting HERITAGE EXCHANGE FEATURES WOMEN?S HISTORY PROJECT UPDATE Oregon Heritage created the Oregon Women?s History Project to commemorate a century of women?s right to vote in the state. The project offers a simple-to-use system that documentsthese important places. Read about some of the sites added to the Project since May and learn how to add a site by visiting the Oregon Heritage Exchange at http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com ( http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/ ) . CAC ADVOCACY WEBINAR SCHEDULED The Cultural Advocacy Coalition (CAC) will hold an interactive webinar from 10 ? 11 a.m., June 15. To register, visit https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/835793919 . Designed to help organizations connect with elected officials on a consistent basis, the webinar, titled ?Arts and Culture Advocacy?, will offer tools for effective communication and tips on engaging legislators and establishing an organization as an invaluable resource for policymakers. Attendees will learn how to develop a personal or organizational story that details their impact on the challenges facing legislators. The webinar will also offer ways to help protect Oregon?s Cultural Trust and advocate for public support of heritage. IMLS OFFERS MUSEUMS MAP GRANT OPPORTUNITY The Museum Assessment Program (MAP) is an IMLS funded opportunity available to small and mid-sized museums of all types. Since 1981, thousands of museums have utilized MAP, and the program has been integral to these institutions achieving their goals. To apply for a MAP grant visit http://www.aam-us.org/museumresources/map/apply.cfm and return the application by the July 1 deadline. MAP provides services and resources, including a peer review, a MAP Bookshelf specific to the museum?s assessment type, access to a MAP online community with resources and discussion topics, and access to AAM's Information Center Resources. Participants have a role in selecting your peer reviewer and will choose one of three assessment types: Organizational, Community Engagement or Collections Stewardship. During the MAP, participating museums conduct self-study, consult with a museum professional and gain the tools to become stronger institutions. Museums participating in the program have used MAP reports and activities in funding and grant requests. MAP will help prepare for strategic planning and is an extremely affordable way to get consultative advice specific to museum needs. MAP can help engage museum communities and is a great way to improve communication between staff and board, getting everyone on the same page. HERITAGE COMMISSION SCHEDULES MEETING The Oregon Heritage Commission will meet by teleconference at 2 p.m., June 20. A public listening room will be available at the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department offices, 725 Summer St. NE, Salem. Agenda items include issues related to Oregon heritage sites, organizations and activities. The Governor appoints nine people to the Heritage Commission who represent Oregon?s heritage and geographical diversity. There are also nine advisory representatives from state agencies and statewide organizations. The mission of the Oregon Heritage Commission is to secure, sustain, and enhance Oregon's heritage by ensuring coordination of heritage initiatives by public and private organizations; advocacy on its behalf; education of the public about its extent and value; and promotion and celebration of its diversity. More information about the Heritage Commission is available at www.oregonheritage.org ( http://www.oregonheritage.org/ ) or by contacting Commission coordinator Kyle Jansson at 503-986-0673. ----------------- Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest issues and trends by following our blog at oregonheritage.wordpress.com. Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Contact us by emailing heritage.info at state.or.us . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Fri Jun 15 08:38:30 2012 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012 08:38:30 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2012-06-15 Message-ID: <4FDAF486.95AF.0029.0@PRD.STATE.OR.US> In this Issue: 1. Heritage Exchange Features Scene for Visitor Orientation 2. History Nights Set in Pendleton, Portland 3. AHC Schedules Preservation Plan Discussion, Walking Tours 4. Butteville Store Site of Rose Trail Talk HERITAGE EXCHANGE FEATURES SCENE FOR VISITOR ORIENTATION While all museums and historic sites have similar goals and challenges, they are also unique. A solution for one museum?s challenge might be insufficient for another. Cape Blanco Heritage Society recently completed a project to address a significant interpretive challenge at the Port Orford Lifeboat Station Museum. Read the rest of the story on Oregon Heritage Exchange at www.oregonheritage.wordpress.com ( http://www.oregonheritage.wordpress.com/ ) . HISTORY NIGHTS SET IN PENDLETON, PORTLAND The Oregon Encyclopedia (OE) www.oregonencyclopedia ( http://www.oregonencyclopedia/ ), a partnership of Portland State University, the Oregon Historical Society, and The Oregon Council of Teachers of English offers History Night in various locations around the state. History Night offers an opportunity to look back at the people and events that have shaped our communities. Pendleton: Oregon Council of Teachers of English board members, Rick Hardt and John Scanlan, will work with History Night participants to identify local topics for inclusion in the Oregon Encyclopedia during ?A Night of Umatilla County History?, from 6:30 ? 8:30 p.m., June 20 at The Prodigal Son Brewery and Pub, 230 SE Court Avenue, Pendleton. Susan Badger Doyle, Jack Sanders, and Keith May will also talk about the WWII Reminiscences Project and their Umatilla County Historical Society book, which captures 150 years of Umatilla County History. Portland: Did you know that the collection at Fort Vancouver contains the world?s largest archaeological collection of Spode ceramics? In his presentation, ?Exploring Fort Vancouver?, Douglas Wilson, will discuss the development of the Northwest through the artifacts and narratives of Fort Vancouver, a center of trade and military history in the Pacific Northwest beginning at 7 p.m., July 2 at McMenamins Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan Street, Portland. The Fort Vancouver museum collection contains over two million archaeological and historic artifacts that tell the stories of the many people who lived, worked and visited the fort for over 150 years including, fur traders, soldiers, Native Americans, Hawaiians and European American settlers. Visit www.oregonencyclopedia.org ( http://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/ ) for further details about History Night around the state. AHC SCHEDULES PRESERVATION PLAN DISCUSSION, WALKING TOURS ?Historic Preservation and the Portland Plan - Understanding and Untangling all the Parts!? will be the topic of a panel discussion from 10 a.m. ? noon, June 30 at the Architectural Heritage Center (AHC), 701 SE Grand Avenue, Portland. The panel will provide status updates on Portland?s preservation plan, including the Central City Plan/2035, the North/Northeast Quadrant Plan and the upcoming Comprehensive Plan. A walking tour of Downtown Portland?s Terra Cotta buildings will take place from 6:30 ? 8 p.m., June 21. Docents and chaperones will meet participants at the fountain, Pioneer Courthouse Square, SW Broadway and Morrison. Downtown Portland?s collection of terra cotta clad buildings is one of the finest in the nation, exemplifying the popularity of this building material during the early decades of the 20th century. The concentration of these buildings, designed by the likes of A.E. Doyle, also shows us how, by 1910, the city?s central business district had moved west of 4th Avenue. Tour Portland?s Hollywood Neighborhood from 6:30 ? 8 p.m., June 28, beginning on the sidewalk east of the entrance to the Hollywood Theatre, NE 41st and NE Sandy. The Hollywood Theatre, which opened in 1926, is the namesake for thriving northeast Portland neighborhood filled with a blend of residential and commercial architecture. This tour takes you to both sides of Sandy Boulevard, where you?ll see lots of historic character, but also the impacts of ongoing redevelopment activities. For further information, visit www.vistahc.org ( http://www.vistahc.org/ ) . BUTTEVILLE STORE SITE OF ROSE TRAIL TALK The Northwest Rose Historians will tell tales about Oregon?s first rose blooms and the pioneers that brought roses out west in a presentation titled, ?Northwest Rose Historians Pioneer Rose Trail?, from noon ? 2 p.m., June 28, at the Historic Butteville Store, 10767 Butte Street Northeast, Aurora. Although the address is Aurora, the Butteville Store is located 10 miles from downtown Aurora.The Butteville Store is about 3.5 miles from the entrance to Champoeg Park. For driving directions and other information, visit www.buttevillestore.com ( http://www.buttevillestore.com/ ) . For reservations to the event, call (503) 678-1605. ----------------- Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest issues and trends by following our blog at oregonheritage.wordpress.com. Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Contact us by emailing heritage.info at state.or.us . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Tue Jun 19 09:01:24 2012 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:01:24 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2012-06-19 Message-ID: <4FE03FE4.95AF.0029.0@PRD.STATE.OR.US> In this Issue: 1. Heritage Exchange Features WWII Veterans Highway 2. National Trust Offers Conference Scholarships HERITAGE EXCHANGE FEATURES WORLD WAR II VETERANS HIGHWAY If you?re making plans to travel within or through central Oregon this summer, keep an eye out for the new World War II Veterans Historic Highway signs that dot Highway 97 marking the locations of Oregon?s historic World War II training sites. Read the rest of the story on Oregon Heritage Exchange at www.oregonheritage.wordpress.com. NATIONAL TRUST OFFERS CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS The National Trust for Historic Preservation is now accepting Diversity Scholarship Program applications for the 2012 National Preservation Conference, Oct. 30 ? Nov. 3, in Spokane, Washington. The application deadline is June 20. The Trust seeks culturally diverse applicants whose attendance at the conference will benefit their communities and reinforce their commitment to historic preservation. Through interactive sessions, presentations, informal gatherings, and tours of the host city and surrounding areas, participants will learn the necessary tools to strengthen their commitment and effectiveness in preserving historic places and revitalizing communities. Diversity Scholars will also have the opportunity to present their preservation projects to the broader conference audience. The Diversity Scholarship Award covers basic conference registration and accommodations for 4 nights. Visit www.preservationnation.org/resources/training/npc/diversity-scholarship-program for scholarship application or email scholarship at nthp.org . ----------------- Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest issues and trends by following our blog at oregonheritage.wordpress.com. Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Contact us by emailing heritage.info at state.or.us . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Wed Jun 20 08:56:01 2012 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:56:01 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2012-06-20 Message-ID: <4FE1901F.95AF.0029.0@PRD.STATE.OR.US> In this Issue: 1. Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation Meets in Medford 2. Oregon Nikkei Seeks Director of Collections and Exhibits 3. Education / Volunteer Coordinator Position Open, Hood River ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION MEETS IN MEDFORD Oregon?s State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) will consider nominations to the National Register of Historic Places in a one-day meeting, beginning at 10 a.m., June 29 at the Downtown Medford Branch of the Jackson County Library, 205 South Central Ave., Medford. The committee will review proposed nominations for individual properties in Corvallis, La Pine, Medford, Portland, and Enterprise. The meeting site is accessible to people with disabilities. Call (503) 986-0690 for special meeting accommodations. Visitwww.oregonheritage.org/OPERD/HCD/NATREG/nrhp/sachphome.shtml to view the meeting agenda. OREGON NIKKEI SEEKS DIRECTOR OF COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITS The Oregon Nikkei Endowment is seeking a Director of Collections and Exhibits to manage the exhibits and collections of the Oregon Nikkei Endowment (ONE) in Portland, The 30-hour-per-week position will staff the Collections Committee, train interns and volunteers in artifact preservation and exhibit work; maintain an inventory of collection items, and oversee all aspects of collections management for ONE; work with ONE?s board of directors to create a long-term plan for funding, care and display of the collections; develop exhibits and staff the program committee. Qualifications include a master?s degree in museum studies; three years professional museum experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience; demonstrated project planning and management experience and strong collaboration skills, including the ability to work as a team member with other staff, the board of directors, and volunteers. For a complete job description, visit www.oregonnikkei.org/job.htm . The deadline for receipt of position application is 5 p.m., June 29. Mail or hand deliver applications to due at Oregon Nikkei Endowment, 121 NW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR, 97201, or email to resume at oregonnikkei.org. EDUCATION / VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR POSITION OPEN, HOOD RIVER The History Museum of Hood River County is offering an Education and Volunteer Coordinator position through AmeriCorps. The Education and Volunteer Coordinator will have full responsibility for the planning and implementation of the education and volunteer programs at The History Museum. Responsibilities include education outreach, museum in-class activities, summer programs and classes as well as volunteer recruitment, training and management. As part of the museum team, the AmeriCorp member?s service is an essential part of every aspect of the museum?s short term and long range goals. Qualifications include a bachelor?s degree in education and/or previous museum education experience; computer skills and experience with social media; a valid drivers? license, good driving record and transportation. The museum seeks individuals who demonstrate a professional demeanor when dealing with volunteers and the public; are independent, self-motivated, creative, resourceful, and enjoy working with diverse groups and ages of people. Successful candidates will work a flexible schedule with some weekend and evenings required. To view a complete job description and learn how to apply, visit https://sites.google.com/site/oregonstateservicecorps/become-a-member/columbia-river-gorge . To learn more about the History Museum of Hood River County, visit www.co.hood-river.or.us/museum . ----------------- Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest issues and trends by following our blog at oregonheritage.wordpress.com. Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Contact us by emailing heritage.info at state.or.us . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Thu Jun 21 08:52:32 2012 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:52:32 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2012-06-21 Message-ID: <4FE2E0D0.95AF.0029.0@PRD.STATE.OR.US> In this Issue: 1. WESTPAS to Present Disaster Preparedness Planning Workshop 2. HPLO Offers National Preservation Conference Scholarships 3. ?History on Tap? Set to Open at Willamette Heritage Center 4. Can You Dig It? SOU Archaeologists return to Fort Lane WESTPAS TO PRESENT DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLANNING WORKSHOP Are you ready? You have a plan, but do you know how well it will work in a real disaster situation? The Western States and Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS) is offering ?Scenario Planning and Collaboration Among Heritage Institutions to Improve Disaster Preparedness for Collections? from 9 a.m. ? 4 p.m., July 26, at the Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem. Workshop instructor Kristen Kern will help attendees assess their vulnerabilities; test plans using a scenario table top exercise, explore how collaborations can help respond to a disaster; and build a shared vision for regional disaster preparedness. Staff members responsible for emergency preparedness, administrators and/or managers responsible for the building/collection and key members of the emergency/disaster team responsible for decision-making should attend. If possible, organizations should send two ? three participants to work together on disaster preparedness activities. Requirements for attendance include a written disaster plan (draft okay) that includes collections response/recovery; a letter of institutional commitment to explore collaboration to optimize preparedness and a completed 3-page vulnerability assessment (distributed 3 weeks before workshop). Pre-registration is required. To register for this event, visit http://host7.evanced.info/pls/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=478 . For registration assistance contact: Alexandra Gingerich gingerich at plsinfo.org . For general & content information contact: Kristen Kern kkern at westpas.org . HPLO OFFERS NATIONAL PRESERVATION CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS The Historic Preservation League of Oregon (HPLO) is offering scholarships to Oregon residents and full-time students in an Oregon university to attend the 2012 National Preservation Conference in Spokane. The conference, which runs October 31 through November 3, will feature a range of educational sessions, field trips, affinity programs, and activities all related to the preservation of historic places. This year, the annual conference will focus heavily on sustainability, diversity, public lands, and reimagining historic sites. The scholarship will provide reimbursement for costs associated with attending the conference, including registration fees, travel, lodging, and food. HPLO will accept applications from June 18 - July 15 and will announce decisions by phone on July 27. Those awarded a scholarship should plan to attend a special Northwest Regional Scholarship Orientation in Spokane on Oct. 31 from 3 ? 4 p.m. To download an application, visit www.historicpreservationleague.org/forms/Scholarship%20Form.pdf . For conference information, visit http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/training/npc . ?HISTORY ON TAP? SET TO OPEN AT WILLAMETTE HERITAGE CENTER A new exhibit titled ?History on Tap: Farms, Fermentation and the Free Lunch? will open on June 22 at the Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill, 1313 Mill St., SE, Salem. The exhibit, which runs through the summer until Aug. 18, examines the ?History on Tap? examines the cultural and economic role of Oregon generally, and the Mid-Valley specifically, as one of the nation?s largest beer producers. Exhibit visitors will discover brewing methods, machinery and recipes for creating beers, as well as information on home brewing. The exhibit explores the importance of hops growing to the Willamette Valley?s economy, past and present; uncovers the tensions and interdependence that existed between the brewing industry, the temperance movement and women?s suffrage; and highlights entrepreneurship through ?case histories? from brewing at Fort Vancouver in 1826, to Henry Saxer and Henry Weinhard in the 1840s and 1850s, to Salem?s Capital Brewery and today?s craft brewing industry. For further information, visit www.willametteheritage.org ( http://www.willametteheritage.org/ ) or call (503) 585-7012. CAN YOU DIG IT? SOU ARCHAEOLOGISTS RETURN TO FORT LANE The Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology (SOULA), in collaboration with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, is conducting archaeological investigations at Fort Lane. A U.S. Army post occupied from 1853-1856 and used during the Rogue River Wars, the site and archaeological excavation will be open to the public from 10 a.m. ? 2 p.m., July 7. Built in 1853, shortly after the signing of the Rogue River or Table Rock Treaty that ceded title of the Rogue Valley to the U.S. and established the Table Rock Indian Reservation, Fort Lane served to protect residents of the reservation. It acted as a buffer between the Tribes and increasing number of settlers to southern Oregon. Despite peace efforts, fighting continued. At the end of the Rogue River Wars (1856), the Army marched tribes of the Rogue and Illinois Valleys to the Grand Ronde encampment and, in 1857, the majority to Upper Farm on the Siletz Indian Reservation, leaving 58 men and their families at what became the Grand Ronde Reservation. Fort Lane closed at the end of the war. SOULA's 2012 archaeological work at Fort Lane will focus on an excavation of one of the Enlisted men's barracks to determine what remains of this structure and recover items of daily life that will help us understand the lives of men as they negotiated the complex reality of the western frontier. This work will complement last fall's excavations of one of the Officer's quarters. For further information, contact Chelsea Rose at rosec at sou.edu or call (541) 552-6764. ----------------- Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest issues and trends by following our blog at oregonheritage.wordpress.com. Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Contact us by emailing heritage.info at state.or.us . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Tue Jun 26 08:28:18 2012 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:28:18 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2012-06-26 Message-ID: <4FE972A2.95AF.0029.0@PRD.STATE.OR.US> In this Issue: 1. Heritage Exchange Offers Board Composition Matrix Discussion 2. ?ORIGINS: A Discover of Place? Set to Open at Hanley Farm 3. ?McMinnville 100 Years Ago? Looks at Yesterday, Today 4. ?Cars: Motoring the Coast? Centennial Scheduled in Newport HERITAGE EXCHANGE OFFERS BOARD COMPOSITION MATRIX DISCUSSION You know the board matrix: it has a list of skills and competencies that are ?supposed? to be on the board, such as legal, marketing, HR, fundraising, finance. And typically there are also demographic qualities, such as gender, race, and age. The board matrix then shows what boxes you presumably need to fill. Learn about the three traps of the board composition matrix from Jan Masaoka with Blue Avocado at Oregon Heritage Exchange at www.oregonheritage.wordpress.com ?ORIGINS: A DISCOVER OF PLACE? SET TO OPEN AT HANLEY FARM Jeff LaLande will present ?The State of Jefferson Movement: 160 Years in Search of a Separate Identity? during the inauguration of the Southern Oregon Historical Society?s ?ORIGINS: A Discovery of Place? series beginning at 5:30 p.m., June 30 at Hanley Farm between Central Point and Jacksonville. LaLande will speak on the social and political story of the State of Jefferson movement from 1852 through today. "ORIGINS" looks at where we come from as individuals and communities. Series events will include programs featuring noted experts on topics in Southern Oregon history, a special exhibit curated by the Southern Oregon Historical Society and more. Additional events will take place on Aug. 4, Sept. 1 and Sept. 29. Visit www.sohs.org/resources/events/origins-1 for further information. ?MCMINNVILLE 100 YEARS AGO? LOOKS AT YESTERDAY, TODAY An exhibit of 50 photographs will launch ?McMinnville 100 Years Ago?, from 11 a.m. ? 3 p.m., July 5 at the US Bank plaza, at the corner of East Third and Davis Streets, McMinnville. ?McMinnville 100 Years Ago? is a community-wide project that compares life 100 years ago with today, keeping in mind the question, ?How do we take the best of the past and present into the future?? The kickoff event features Yamhill County Historical Society images of McMinnville that show life in the community from 1910 ? 1920. After the opening event, businesses in the community will feature the photographs in rotating window displays throughout July. The McMinnville Public Library, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, will also feature the images. The project will continue with other events through the summer and fall, including home and farm tours, a ?Women and the Vote? celebration featuring Gov. Barbara Roberts, and community conversations about the past, present and future. For further information, visit http://yamhillenrichmentsociety.org ( http://yamhillenrichmentsociety.org/ ) or call (503) 434-0490. ?CARS: MOTORING THE COAST? CENTENNIAL SCHEDULED IN NEWPORT A new exhibit celebrating the centennial of the first motorized journey on the Oregon Coast will open at the Burrows House Museum of the Lincoln County Historical Society at 1 p.m., July 14. ?Cars: Motoring the Coast? explores the 1912 trip taken by four men called the Pathfinders, who embarked on a 46-mile round-trip journey from Newport?s bay front to Siletz Bay in an effort to promote the Commercial Club?s ?good roads program?. Following the exhibit opening at 2 p.m., Jim Stembridge, author of ?Pathfinder, The First Automobile Trip from Newport to Siletz Bay, Oregon July, 1912? will talk about the Pathfinders? ingenuity during their 23-hour trip through sand and surf. The week long centennial celebration will also include a caravan of vintage automobiles driving from Newport to Siletz Bay beginning at 9 a.m., July 20, and other events. Visit www.oregoncoasthistory.org/whatsnew/index.php or call (541) 265-7509 for further information. ----------------- Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest issues and trends by following our blog at oregonheritage.wordpress.com. Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Contact us by emailing heritage.info at state.or.us . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Thu Jun 28 08:52:56 2012 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:52:56 -0700 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2012-06-28 Message-ID: <4FEC1B68.95AF.0029.0@PRD.STATE.OR.US> In this Issue: 1. Oregon?s Agriculture Roots Featured on Heritage Exchange 2. ?Then and Now? Heritage Home Tour Set in Portland 3. Lane County Historical Museum Seeks Exhibits Curator 4. Oregon Nikkei Extends Position Application Deadline OREGON?S AGRICULTURE ROOTS FEATURED ON HERITAGE EXCHANGE When the Willamette Valley attracted immigrants in the 1840s, they came to farm. Agriculture has loomed large in Oregon?s economy ever since, and its history and heritage is marked today by many visible traces, from barns and silos to corrals and grain elevators. Learn how Oregon recognizes historic agricultural sites through education, signage, and preservation on Oregon Heritage Exchange at www.oregonheritage.wordpress.com ( http://www.oregonheritage.wordpress.com/ ) . ?THEN AND NOW? HERITAGE HOME TOUR SET IN PORTLAND The Architectural Heritage Centerwill hold its thirdannual Heritage Home Tour, from 10 a.m. ? 4 p.m., July 28. Titled ?Then and Now?, the self-guided tour event celebrates significant Portland architecture and includes five exceptional homes representing the work of architects and builders from 1892 to 1962. Homes on the tour include the Johan and Dora Poulsen home, located in the Brooklyn neighborhood; the H.W. and Leony Howard House, located in Eastmoreland; the Sam and Esther Fort Housein Hillsdale; the Frank C. and Isabella Barnes House, located in Portland; and Julius and Delia Durkheimer House, located in the Alphabet District of NW Portland. Visit www.vistahc.org ( http://www.vistahc.org/ ) for further information about the tour. LANE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM SEEKS EXHIBITS CURATOR The Lane County Historical Museum is seeking a part-time (20-24 hours per week) exhibits curator. The successful candidate will hold a bachelor?s degree and have a good understanding of Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop. Previous experience with other museums, cultural organizations, or non-profits is a plus. This individual must work well independently and with others, as well as lift 40 pounds and climb stairs. To apply, mail a cover letter and resume to Bob Hart, Director, Lane County Historical Museum, 740 West 13th Ave., Eugene, Ore. 97402 or email to director at lanecountyhistoricalsociety.org. The application deadline is 4 p.m., July 13. For more information call (541) 682-4242. OREGON NIKKEI EXTENDS POSITION APPLICATION DEADLINE The Oregon Nikkei Endowment has extended the application deadline for the Director of Collections and Exhibits position until July 13. To learn more about the position, visit www.oregonnikkei.org/job.htm . ----------------- Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest issues and trends by following our blog at oregonheritage.wordpress.com. Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Contact us by emailing heritage.info at state.or.us . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: