[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2013-10-04

[Heritage Info]

In this Issue:
1. A successful collaboration featured, tourism strategy sought on
Exchange
2. Champoeg to participate in month-long archaeology celebration 
3. Digital Production Services releases living history of Monmouth and
WOU
 
 
A SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATION FEATURED, TOURISM STRATEGY SOUGHT ON
EXCHANGE
 
A recent collaboration between the U.S. Forest Service, in Region 6
(Oregon and Washington), Oregon’s State Historic Preservation Office and
a community partner resulted in the rehabilitation of the old Bly Ranger
Station office building, located on Highway 140 in Bly, Oregon. Learn
how on Exchange (
http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2013/10/03/bly-ranger-station-restoration/
).
 
Does your organization use local resources in a way that results in
support for heritage assets and increased visitors? Do you know of an
organization that utilizes its resources to attract visitors and support
for local heritage assets? Share your knowledge on Oregon Heritage
Exchange (
http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2013/09/30/wanted-heritage-tourism-case-studies/
). 
 
 
CHAMPOEG TO PARTICIPATE IN MONTH-LONG ARCHAEOLOGY CELEBRATION 
 
Retired Oregon State Archaeologist Dr. Leland Gilsen will exhibit a
"Traveling Museum of Oregon Prehistory" from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Oct. 19
at the Champoeg State Park Visitor Center (
http://www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=79
), 8239 Champoeg Rd NE, St. Paul as part of the 2013 Oregon Archaeology
Celebration.  The talk will highlight the tools, weapons, and
technological achievements of the First Americans. 
Created through a proclamation by the Governor of Oregon, the Oregon
Archaeology Celebration (
http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/docs/2013_ArchaeologyCelebration_Events.pdf
) promotes archaeology, cultural heritage, and history with a focus on
Oregon. It represents a great opportunity for members of the public to
discover the compelling and colorful history and heritage of the state.
 
DIGITAL PRODUCTION SERVICES RELEASES LIVING HISTORY OF MONMOUTH AND
WOU
 
Digital Production Services (DPS) recently completed a new community
video titled "Living History, The Early Years, Monmouth and Western
Oregon University ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYLZ105OhDA )", which
covers the years 1853 – 1911. .A collaborative effort between DPS and
University Archives, the DVD and Bluray is available at local libraries,
schools and other community sources.  For further information, contact
Deborah Rezell, (503) 838-8975. 
 
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Are you looking for tips or resources on heritage tourism? Do you need
information on planning, organizing, and successful completion of
heritage and preservation-related projects? For help on these and other
topics, visit Oregon Heritage’s Technical Assistance (
http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/TECH/pages/index.aspx ) page.
 
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 heritage issues and trends at Oregon Heritage
Exchange ( http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/ ) and follow us on
Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage ). 
 
Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Do
you have an issue or item you would like to share? Email us (
mailto:heritage.info at state.or.us ).
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