[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2021-09-02

Thu Sep 2 15:09:38 PDT 2021

Oregon Heritage News 2021-09-02

In this issue:

  *   Oregon Heritage Fellowship for Oregon students researching Oregon is open for applications
  *   Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant funded for 2022 and 2023
  *   AASLH 2021 Online Conference registration open
  *   Travel Oregon focuses messages on Kindness to Frontline Workers
  *   Webinar: International Pandemic Perspectives: Problem-Solving in Times of Crisis, Sept. 28
  *   Grants available for veterans and war memorials
  *   Oregon Community Foundation Small Arts and Culture Grant application due Oct. 11
  *   New report from the American Historical Association regarding public engagement with history
  *   Have you checked out your community's 2020 census data?
  *   Emergency preparedness virtual learning opportunities in September

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Oregon Heritage Fellowship for Oregon students researching Oregon is open for applications

Oregon Heritage will award up to three $2,000 fellowships to enrolled students of an Oregon university or college for researching, writing and presenting a topic related to history, geography, archaeology, cultural heritage, or historic preservation in Oregon.

Fellowship recipients will present their research process and findings at the 2022 Oregon Heritage Conference, April 27-29, and may be invited to submit their project paper for possible publication in the Oregon Historical Quarterly. Fellows' research papers will also be posted on the Oregon Heritage website at www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org>.

The Oregon Heritage Fellowship is provided to encourage thoughtful inquiry of Oregon's heritage by emerging scholars. Many new topics remain to be studied, and fresh perspectives on current topics are needed to keep the exploration of Oregon's history fresh and relevant. The fellowship offers a financial incentive for these research efforts and an opportunity to publicly share what is learned with the heritage community. The hope is that these efforts will stimulate further inquiry and discussion, and even lead to broader distribution through publications and other media.

DEADLINE: Apply online no later than October 29, 2021

For instructions on how to apply visit here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/awards.aspx#four>.

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Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant funded for 2022 and 2023

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is pleased to announce that recent legislation has been signed by the governor to fund the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant (OMSRG). $5 million dollars will be available in 2022 and 2023 for a total of $10 million funded through the sale of lottery bonds.

The $10 million dollar investment in Oregon Main Street Network communities is a true indicator of the value of historic downtowns and the main street organizations in their communities. "Previous rounds of OMSRG have had an amazing impact on communities across Oregon," stated Sheri Stuart, coordinator, Oregon Main Street. "They have put back into productive use long vacant or underused properties and have spurred further reinvestment in historic downtowns leading to increased vitality."

The grants will provide up to $200,000 in matching funds for downtown revitalization efforts in communities participating in the Oregon Main Street Network. The OMSRG funds may be used to acquire, rehabilitate, and construct buildings on properties in designated downtown areas statewide.

Funded projects must facilitate community revitalization that will lead to private investment, job creation or retention, establishing or expanding viable businesses, or creating a stronger tax base. Projects may include façade improvement, accessibility enhancement, basic utilities, second floor renovations and more. Only organizations participating in the Oregon Main Street Network are eligible to apply. Projects must be within approved Main Street areas. Eligible organizations may collaborate with local governments and private property owners to apply for projects that will have the biggest benefit to the downtown.

Past projects include:

  *   Full restoration of several buildings, some decades vacant, including the Central Hotel in Burns, Merwyn Building in Astoria, Mills Garage in Independence, Au Franc Building in Port Orford, and IOOF Building in La Grande.
  *   Creation of new or improved residential units including eleven new apartments in Coos Bay, six apartments and retail upgrades in Cottage Grove, two projects to support a total of 24 units in Klamath Falls, 40 new units in Astoria, four new apartments in Tillamook, renovation of five apartments in Reedsport, three new spaces in The Dalles, and 10-12 new units in Woodburn.
  *   Façade restorations including a model block program coordinated by Revitalize Downtown Stayton that includes improvements on seven of nine properties in downtown. Other facade improvements include the Litch Building in Enterprise, Riviera Building in Astoria, Railroad Avenue buildings and The Coin in Oregon City, Morris Miles & Co Building in Newberg, and Alberta district in Portland.
  *   Structural and roof repairs including five properties in Reedsport, two buildings in Baker City, the historic Masonic Building in Bandon, the Hill Theater (antique store) in Hillsboro, the Bungalow Theater & Museum building in Woodburn, and one building each in Dallas and Weston.
  *   Historic Theater acquisition and improvements including purchase of the Alger Theater in Lakeview, and improvements to the Liberty Theater in La Grande, Columbia Theater in St. Helens, OK Theatre in Enterprise, and Rivoli Theater in Pendleton.

Applications will open in January of 2022 and there will be a spring a deadline. The Oregon Main Street Network will provide workshops and support to participating network organizations to navigate the application process.

To find your local Oregon Main Street Network organization visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org>. You can also find previous grant guidelines there. New guidelines will be posted when the applications open in January, 2022. Contact Kuri Gill at kuri.gill at oregon.gov<mailto:kuri.gill at oregon.gov> or 503-986-0685 for more information.

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AASLH 2021 Online Conference registration open

Are you unable to attend the AASLH/AMA Annual Meeting in Little Rock? If that is the case, AASLH is offering a second opportunity to connect with colleagues and participate in sessions around the theme Doing History/Doing Justice with our Online Conference on October 12-15. Registration is now open<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Faaslh.site-ym.com%2Fevents%2Fregister.aspx%3Fid=1527413/1/0100017ba7d5bed7-9b3b6542-70fd-427c-8f04-b7b0fdf33ae2-000000/7sCcUM0FBhxGXKrpyLM4ZDkrb4c=234>!

This virtual experience is not recordings of content from our onsite conference. The 2021 Program Committee chose a full slate of sessions designed to be delivered online that will tackle many of the same themes as the Little Rock conference, but online.

The 2021 Online Conference will be an inspirational and informative experience. The online meeting will focus on sessions that allow speakers to share their stories, strategies, and expertise while interacting with participants through the chat function and some breakout rooms. The flexibility of the online format also allows the conference to be more reflective of crucial topics that emerge for the field in the months and weeks before the virtual meeting including our Thought-Leader sessions focusing on Trauma and Public History; Museums, Civic Learning, and Democracy; and Land, Space, and Place. Happy hours and discussion groups will encourage conversation between participants. (Schedule subject to change.)

Full Access: $55 for members; $75 for nonmembers
Includes live sessions and pre-recorded sessions, discussion groups, plenaries and keynote, brown bag lunches, and happy hours

Basic Access: Free
Includes plenaries, keynote, and happy hours

Registration Deadline is October 7. Click here for the preliminary schedule and more registration details<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Faaslh.org%2F2021onlineconference%2F/1/0100017ba7d5bed7-9b3b6542-70fd-427c-8f04-b7b0fdf33ae2-000000/IDZ4cjyb5cZqOo2uASS6QkCOH6c=234>.

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Travel Oregon focuses messaging on Kindness to Frontline Workers

Travel Oregon has developed social media carousels in addition to stories asking for kindness to front line workers. Check it out here<https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/trip-ideas/kindness-to-all-celebrating-oregons-frontline-workers/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=General&utm_medium=social&utm_content=OrganicPost&utm_term=TravelOregon&fbclid=IwAR3Cn9RiTM6rxILavZCiQx-e0rv857fW4pElrFkZsB7Apuzb70hAZ0Utr18>.

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Webinar: International Pandemic Perspectives: Problem-Solving in Times of Crisis, Sept. 28

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged many cultural institutions to reimagine their practices. Partnerships, programming, and services have all shifted to meet the public's new and changing needs. Some of these changes have been temporary, and others are here to stay. Join us as international library, archive, and museum colleagues discuss the operational changes they will be continuing, regardless of pandemic conditions.

Registration and more info here<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/international-pandemic-perspectives.html?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=REALM+New+outputs&utm_campaign=&utm_term=REALM%20Project%20Email%20Updates>.

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Grants available for veterans and war memorials

Oregon Heritage of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is offering grants for the construction or restoration of veterans and war memorials.

Local governments and federally recognized Tribes are eligible to apply for work on monuments on public owned properties.

New monuments should acknowledge veterans and wars not already recognized in the community. Grants for restoration may be used for broken monuments, missing elements of monuments, or the related design elements of monuments for veterans or wars. Grants may also fund the addition of elements to existing monuments.

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 Projects must include the active participation of a veteran organization.

A free, online workshop about the grant applications will be September 29, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Registration<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEud-mtrjIvGtEmL08v05fC0hNc6M5YCf5U> is required. The grant application deadline is December 10, 2021.

Past funded projects include repair to the Doughboy monument in Astoria, a women veteran monument in Springfield, a new monument in Malin, and additions to the large memorial in Washington County.

For more information about the Veterans and War Memorials grant and other grant programs, visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org> or contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.gill at oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.gill at oregon.gov> or 503-986-0685.

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Oregon Community Foundation Small Arts and Culture Grant application due Oct. 11

Oregon Department of Justice charity data shows that the majority of registered arts and culture nonprofit organizations in Oregon have annual budgets under $100,000. Although these organizations are central to the vitality of Oregon's communities, they are often not eligible or competitive for traditional grant programs.

In response to this need, Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) announces the 7th year of the Small Arts & Culture Grants Program, investing $350,000 to support small community-driven arts and culture organizations. One-year grants of $1,000 to $5,000 for general operating support will be available to eligible arts and culture organizations.

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New report from the American Historical Association regarding public engagement with history

A new report from the American Historical Association dives deep into public engagement with history, including where they access history and who they trust to deliver information about the past. Complementary to AASLH's own research into public attitudes toward history, the report offers a trove of new detail about how the public understands our work. Read more<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.historians.org%2Fhistory-culture-survey/1/0100017b9db8e29e-591ff159-6496-4e27-861d-4b294a9e8982-000000/Yzvbsi7Xvuc0KA5tA1gJoEajZ-c=233>.

Have you checked out your community's 2020 census data?

Here's a handy link to data from the 2020 Census - https://data.statesmanjournal.com/census/total-population/total-population-change/oregon/040-41/?build=native-web_i_t

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Emergency preparedness virtual learning opportunities in September

ARCS Emergency Workshop: 5 modules, sign up for whole or part of the workshop based on your needs (Cost $25 - $150). Every registration enters you to win a Conserv Starter Kit: ARCS Emergency Workshop Series.<https://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1355/1/arcs-emergency-workshop-series>

AIC Emergency Planning Workshop: 5 modules, must register for the whole workshop (cost $199 - $249). AIC & FAIC Learning: Emergency Planning<https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/emergency-planning>.

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Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oregon.gov>.

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