[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2024-01-26

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Oregon Heritage News 2024-01-26
In this Issue:

  *   Fill out the survey for the Oregon Heritage Vitality Study for a chance to get a free conference registration!
  *   SHPO IS HIRING! Oregon SHPO seeks two archaeologists
  *   Sponsorship opportunities for the 2024 Oregon Heritage Conference
  *   Oregon Historic Cemeteries Commission meets Feb. 2
  *   Historic cemeteries can promote spring cleanup events with SOLVE
  *   National Park Service is accepting applications for the FY2023 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program
  *   Collections Assessment for Preservation Program applications due Feb. 28
  *   Applications open for the AAM Museums Assessment Program, due Feb. 15
  *   Oregon State Capitol Foundation offering awards of up to $7500 for exhibits about Oregon/Oregonians
  *   NPI free on-demand course - The Importance of Mapping Cultural Resources
  *   Request for Comments on a Draft of Updated National Register Bulletin: Identifying, Evaluating, and Documenting Traditional Cultural Places (Draft TCP Bulletin)
  *   Additional Job Announcements (Southern Oregon University & Bonneville Power Administration)


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Fill out the survey for the Oregon Heritage Vitality Study for a chance to get a free conference registration!

Just a reminder if you missed the survey launch earlier this week. The Oregon Heritage Commission is requesting that all those engaged with heritage preservation related work in Oregon please take the 2024 Oregon Heritage Vitality Study survey<https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fG1c61ZwGuyzMq> now open through Feb. 2.
The goal of this study is to better understand the current state of Oregon’s heritage sector and to help  the Oregon Heritage Commission and statewide partners and entities target solutions - such as specific policies and resources - for sustaining and boosting heritage-related work in Oregon.
We need your help! Please take about 30 minutes to share information about your organization’s operations and concerns. Your survey response is critical to the success of this project: the more information we have, the better we can develop and target solutions for supporting Oregon’s heritage sector over the next 10 years.
Please complete the survey by Friday, February 2. Survey takers will then be entered into a drawing to win free registration for the 2024 Oregon Heritage Conference<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/heritageconference.aspx> this April in Forest Grove!
Click here<https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fG1c61ZwGuyzMq> to start the survey!
If you prefer a paper copy of the survey to be mailed to you, please contact Katie.Henry at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Katie.Henry at oprd.oregon.gov> or call 503-877-8834.
Additional Survey Background:
This study is an update to the 2011 Heritage Vitality Study which resulted in identifying issues impacting heritage preservation work across the state and made recommendations that led to focused initiatives and technical assistance. To learn more about some of the outcomes that followed that study visit here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/tools.aspx#2024ohv>.
The 2024 Oregon Heritage Vitality Study is a partnership between Oregon Heritage and the University of Oregon’s Institute for Policy Research and Engagement. For more information, contact Katie Henry with Oregon Heritage at katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov> or Aniko Drlik-Muehleck, the IPRE project director, at aniko at uoregon.edu<mailto:aniko at uoregon.edu>.

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Oregon SHPO seeks two archaeologists
This recruitment will be used to fill two vacancies; one Permanent and one Limited Duration position within the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office at Oregon Parks and Recreation. Note: The limited duration position is expected to last up to 24 months.
REQ-146918 Natural Resource Specialist 3 - Special Project Archaeologist
Salem | OPRD | Central Office
Permanent & Limited Duration | Application Deadline  02/14/2024
OPRD Employees apply Here<https://wd5.myworkday.com/oregon/d/inst/15$392530/9925$175116.htmld>
External Candidates apply Here<https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/Natural-Resource-Specialist-3---Special-Project-Archaeologist_REQ-146918>

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Sponsorship opportunities for the 2024 Oregon Heritage Conference
For the first time since 2018 the Oregon Heritage Conference is back in person, and we’d love for you and your organization, business, or agency to join us as a sponsor.
What is the Oregon Heritage Conference?
The 2024 Oregon Heritage Conference, coordinated by Oregon Heritage<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/default.aspx>, will be in Forest Grove April 17th - 20th. It is a time for people who share a common passion for Oregon’s heritage and history to come together to share insights, understand connections, develop relationships, learn different and innovative ways of doing things, recognize and reinforce the value of the work, and leave energized to keep moving forward. It brings together people from across the heritage preservation field and cross-pollenates all sectors of heritage including historic preservation, museums, archives, libraries, Main Street organizations, historic cemeteries, archaeology, Tribes, genealogy, public history, as well as local, state and federal governments.
Making Space Highlights
Throughout the conference we’ll be asking folks to Make Space: literally, for their collections; for different perspectives and new approaches to be shared; for the time that it takes to create and act on processes and policies; for developing meaningful partnerships; for the basics of roles and responsibilities; for staff health and wellness; for advocacy and promotions; for telling untold stories; for creating case studies, finding good examples, and so much more.
Highlights Include:

  *   Groundbreaker Plenary Speakers - Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett, co-hosts and co-producers of a national public radio show and podcast, A Way with Words<https://www.waywordradio.org/podcasts>
  *   Closing Plenary Speaker - announcement coming soon! Sponsorships will go a long way to help us provide fair compensation and cover travel costs for plenary speakers!
  *   Pre-conference workshops including: An historic window restoration workshop, Oral History workshop, historic cemetery preservation workshop
  *   30+ sessions on unique and innovative heritage projects & conversations statewide
  *   A poster session on new fieldwork
  *   An Opportunities Hall to share jobs, experiences, and professional growth
  *   An awards banquet recognizing Heritage Excellence
  *   And more…
In the coming weeks our Conference Webpage<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/heritageconference.aspx> will be updated with additional session information and descriptions as well as with sponsors’ information
Support Us Through Sponsorship Opportunities<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/sponsorship%20packet%2023-25.pdf>
Sponsorships help us be able to be able to offer these opportunities for people to gather, support each other, spread awareness and ideas, gain new perspectives, and just connect. Joining us as a sponsor helps support the value of the work of those working towards preserving Oregon’s heritage. It also can raise awareness of the organizations, businesses, agencies, and more that value and participate in this work.
If you want to learn more about the sponsor levels and benefits, please view our Sponsorship Packet<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/sponsorship%20packet%2023-25.pdf>.
Know you want to sponsor already? Submit your sponsorship intent here.<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Mmk_qnz6tEegzqWYytFhz3l0FaICukdDhFhECgazACVUMzlTU1pKOEgyNDU5MkhaTTFFUzVaMjRGWC4u>
Questions? Contact Cam Amabile at cam.amabile at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:cam.amabile at oprd.oregon.gov>

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Oregon Historic Cemeteries Commission meets Feb. 2
The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet via online meeting on February 2 at 1:00 p.m. The agenda includes discussion of historic cemetery records and future workplan items. The meeting is open to the public and the agenda<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2024FebOCHCAgenda.pdf> includes an opportunity for public comment. Follow this link<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gKMNqn4uREOQCoqISWm6yA> to register for meeting access information.
State law established the seven-member Commission <https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Commissions.aspx#OCHC> to maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon; promote public education on the significance of historic cemeteries; and help obtain financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearances. For more information about commission activities or to attend in person, contact coordinator Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail at kuri.gill at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:kuri.gill at oprd.oregon.gov>.
Special accommodations for the meeting - including translation services - may be made by calling (503) 986‐0690 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. For more historic cemetery resources or more information about the commission, visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org/>.

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Historic cemeteries can promote spring cleanup events with SOLVE
Oregon’s historic cemeteries do a spring spruce-up during April and May to prepare for Memorial Day visitors and stay on top of spring growth. Most historic cemeteries are cared for and operated by small nonprofits, and the cleanup is a volunteer effort. This year Oregon Historic Cemetery Cleanup days will be supported by SOLVE and the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC).
Historic cemetery caretakers are encouraged to register their properties for the event by contacting Haley Morris at haley.morris at solveoregon.org<mailto:haley.morris at solveoregon.org> or 971-346-2708.
SOLVE offers several resources to cemeteries that are registered for the event:

  *   Free supplies like litter bags, gloves, safety vests and first aid kits.
  *   Volunteer recruitment tools including event flyer templates and online registration.
  *   Liability coverage and waivers.
  *   Funding options for tools, plants, and disposal costs.
  *   Advice on native plant species to plant for lower maintenance.
  *   Project planning assistance.
In addition, OCHC will offer free webinar workshops on how to host a successful clean-up February 7, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., register<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsc-ioqjgsHtXgxhMgh9bpuK0Ox9TGk1Hv> for access information.  OCHC has many online resources including the How to Organize a Cemetery Clean Up Day<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB13_how_to_organize_cleanup_day.pdf> Oregon Heritage Bulletin. For general cleanup day information visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org/>.
“Oregon’s historic cemeteries are sites of great cultural value,” said Kuri Gill, historic cemeteries coordinator with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). “They face many challenges including litter, over-growth of invasive species like thistle and ivy, moss covered monuments and general neglect. SOLVE’s effort is a great benefit to the cemeteries and their caretakers.”
OCHC was established in 1999; its seven members coordinate the restoration and maintenance of historic cemeteries statewide and advocate for the importance of preserving Oregon’s historic burial sites.
SOLVE is a statewide, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission “to bring Oregonians together to improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship.” Visit solveoregon.org<file:///C:/Users/krisc/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/OXWL29RQ/solveoregon.org> for more information.
About SOLVE<http://www.solveoregon.org/>:
SOLVE is a statewide non-profit organization that brings people together to improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship. Since 1969, the organization has grown from a small, grassroots group to a national model of volunteer action. Today, SOLVE mobilizes and trains volunteers of all ages across Oregon and Southwest Washington to clean and restore our neighborhoods and natural areas, and to build a legacy of stewardship for our state. You can follow SOLVE on Instagram at @SOLVEinOregon<https://www.instagram.com/solveinoregon/>, Facebook at @SOLVEOregon<https://www.facebook.com/SOLVEOregon/>, or at www.solveoregon.org<http://www.solveoregon.org/>.

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National Park Service is accepting applications for the FY2023 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant
The National Park Service is now accepting applications for the FY2023 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program. The Bruhn program provides recipients (referred to as prime grantees) with a single grant that is then regranted in smaller amounts to individual projects (subgrants) in rural communities.  Prime grantees design and administer subgrant programs that support economic development goals and needs through physical preservation projects in their chosen service area. It is up to the prime grantee to determine what types of buildings and community resources will be eligible for subgrants.
Important Eligibility Information:
*            Eligible applicants include State Historic Preservation Offices, Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, Certified Local Governments, Special District governments and non-profit organizations
*            Eligible subgrant properties must be listed in the National Register of Historic Places or determined eligible for listing at the National, State, or local level of significance
*            Subgrant properties must be located in rural areas.   Eligible rural places include all areas of a state that are not within urban areas. Urban areas include municipalities with populations of 50,000 or more and adjacent urbanized areas as defined by the 2020 U.S. Census.
This definition of rural follows the basic eligibility requirements used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for Rural Business Programs.  Search here to find qualifying rural areas: https://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do?pageAction=irp
*            Prime grantees cannot use grant funds for their own properties or submit applications for individual buildings or pre-selected projects.
Available Grant Funding
Congress has appropriated $12,500,000 for the FY2023 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program. Individual grants will range from $200,000 - $750,000 Federal Share and do not require non-Federal match. Grants are awarded through a competitive process using the criteria described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity available on grants.gov under opportunity number P23AS00515.
Process and Deadlines
Applications are due March 19, 2024. All applications must be made through Grants.gov. No paper applications will be accepted. Registration in Grants.gov, SAM.gov, and other federal systems can take up to four weeks, so please start early.

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Collections Assessment for Preservation Program applications due Feb. 28
Are you looking to improve collections care at your institution? The Collections Assessment for Preservation program, administered by the Foundation for Advancement In Conservation<https://northeastdocumentconservationcenter.cmail20.com/t/y-l-xtyhhc-dhdylutiku-x/>, provides small and mid-sized museums with funding for a general conservation assessment. Participants who complete the program receive an assessment report with prioritized recommendations to improve collections care. Bexx Caswell-Olson, Director of Book Conservation at NEDCC, and Monique Fischer, Senior Photograph Conservator at NEDCC, are both qualified CAP assessors. Applications are due February 28th. Learn more about this opportunity via the AIC website<https://northeastdocumentconservationcenter.cmail20.com/t/y-l-xtyhhc-dhdylutiku-m/>.

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Applications open for the AAM Museums Assessment Program, due Feb. 15
Since its inception over 40 years ago, the Museum Assessment Program (MAP) has helped nearly one-quarter of US museums create an institutional roadmap and strategic plan, in turn helping strengthen operations, plan for the future, and meet standards.

Ensure your museum is included in the 2024 MAP cohort! Begin planning your application today, before applications close February 15.

Who is MAP for? MAP is designed for small and mid-sized museums of all types. With five different assessments to choose from, your museum is sure to gain the strategy it needs for its future.

For more information such as costs involved, eligibility and more, head to the MAP website<https://aam-us.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2605bbc11e6752de338ce7e61&id=81fb7dae9c&e=0645a66f24>.

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Oregon State Capitol Foundation offering awards of up to $7500 for exhibits about Oregon/Oregonians
The deadline is nearing for the Oregon State Capitol History Gateway's Exhibit Sponsorship Program. This program awards up to $7500 to cultural, historical or heritage organizations with a story to tell!
Learn more about the program here: https://oregoncapitol.com/events-and-exhibits-exhibit-sponsorship-program/
Have an exhibit idea? Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BDZ87W9 !!!
Have questions? Need help flushing out an idea? Call Stacy Nalley at 503-986-1392.
Wondering what exhibits have been funded in the past? View our current virtual exhibit Nez Perce in Oregon: Removal and Return.<https://oregoncapitol.com/events-and-exhibits-exhibits/>
Past award winners Master Penworks of Tom Stefopoulos<https://uploads.knightlab.com/storymapjs/1f232500ce7c447008d4d77e9289f885/master-penworks-of-tom-stefopoulos/index.html> and Swedish Cabins: Legacy of Henry Steiner and Fogelbo<https://app.lapentor.com/sphere/swedish-cabins-exhibit>.

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NPI free on-demand course - The Importance of Mapping Cultural Resources
This is an introductory GIS course - the first in Deidre McCarthy's NPI course series on GIS.

Mapping cultural resources expands traditional documentation means. Review why the use of geographic information systems (GIS) is important to cultural resource management, inventory creation, and compliance with historic preservation legislation. Examine available data sources and the sharing and securing of cultural resource spatial data. Consider GIS tools that assist in historic preservation work, including story maps, mobile GIS applications, and integrating historic maps, LiDAR, and GPS.
The Importance of Mapping Cultural Resources - https://training.npi.org/courses/the-importance-of-mapping-cultural-resources

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Request for Comments on a Draft of Updated National Register Bulletin: Identifying, Evaluating, and Documenting Traditional Cultural Places (Draft TCP Bulletin)
AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
ACTION: Request for comments.
SUMMARY: The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting written comments from its Tribal, national, State, and local historic preservation partners, NPS regional offices and parks, other Federal agencies, and the public regarding the Draft TCP Bulletin.
DATES: Comments should be submitted by March 25, 2024.
More information here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/25/2024-01401/request-for-comments-on-a-draft-of-updated-national-register-bulletin-identifying-evaluating-and


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Additional Job Announcements (Southern Oregon University & Bonneville Power Administration)
Southern Oregon University seeks research archaeologist
The Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology (SOULA) works in collaboration with various academic programs across campus and the School of Social Science. SOULA conducts anthropological research in southern Oregon that connects culture, history, and place in a meaningful way for our students, our regional partners, and the public. We prioritize applied anthropological and historical research that allows for students to engage in hands-on and career building experiences and that serve local, state, federal, Tribal, and private partners. Our award- winning grant- and contract- funded projects includes oral history and ethnohistorical research and archaeological projects, and we are committed to public outreach and education. The SOULA lab is fun and high energy department staffed by professional archaeologists and is equipped for archaeological survey, excavations, GPS and GIS analysis and map production, zooarchaeological analysis, and artifact analysis. The lab is also a designated curational facility recognized by the federal government and the Oregon State Historic Preservation office and stores archaeological collections to be accessible for future research and interpretation.
For full announcement and application instructions visit https://jobs.sou.edu/postings/11802?fbclid=IwAR2PNPdIRJ5oxHucYR_cgge2zN5wD_VRRbvs7pDmUQa6ImnEqSlnAC93Elg
Bonneville Power Administration seeks Historian
This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Transmission (EHT), Historic Preservation, Cultural Resource Compliance (EH) organization, Environmental Planning and Analysis (EC), Environment, Fish and Wildlife (E).

A successful candidate in the Historian position will serve as a Senior Historian to ensure that historic built environment resources are given full consideration in assigned projects for all Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) undertakings.
Historian, GS-0170-13, (EHT)
24-BPA-38537-12290154-DE: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/772567600
24-BPA-38537-12290155-MP: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/772568900

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Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department that includes the State Historic Preservation Office. Learn more about our programs at www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org/>. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oprd.oregon.gov>.

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