[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2020-01-17
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Fri Jan 17 10:27:47 PST 2020
Oregon Heritage News 2020-01-17
In this issue:
* One week left to nominate a person or a project for the Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards!!!!
* Oregon Heritage reflects on 2019 and thanks all those doing heritage work in Oregon
* Oregon Heritage Exchange post requests information on women's history sites
* Oregon's National Register program begins rule making process
* Conversations with Funders events across the state announced for February-March
* Columbia River Shipwreck Conference Feb. 8 in Astoria
* National Preservation Commission Excellence Awards open for nominations
* Oregon's historic cemeteries featured in news article
* Salem's Chinese Shrine project receives national award
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One week left to nominate a person or a project for the Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards!!!!
Nominations for the 2020 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Program are due next week, Jan. 26!
Applications can be found online through the Oregon Heritage website www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org> or by contacting Oregon Heritage Coordinator Beth Dehn at Beth.Dehn at oregon.gov<mailto:Beth.Dehn at oregon.gov> or (503) 986-0696. The postmark deadline for submitting nominations is January 26, 2020.
The Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations for outstanding efforts on behalf of Oregon heritage, drawing public attention to these efforts, and raising the quality of heritage-oriented activities. The Sally Donovan Award for Historic Cemetery Preservation is a special category that may be awarded to one individual, organization, or project demonstration excellence in preservation of historic cemeteries.
Nominations are encouraged for organizations and projects of all sizes and heritage purposes and for volunteers and professionals from all heritage sectors.
Awards will be presented on April 23, 2020 at the Oregon Heritage Conference in Corvallis by Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
The announcement for 2020 awardees will be made in mid-March 2020. Tickets for the awards presentation will be made available this coming spring.
You work is important and award recognition can inspire more community involvement!
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Oregon Heritage reflects on 2019 and thanks all those doing heritage work in Oregon
Oregon Heritage, which includes the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office, is honored to work with and support those doing heritage work in Oregon through our programs and services. We took some time to reflect on 2019 and thought we would share some of the outcomes from this past year:
* Through eight grant programs<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/FINASST/Pages/grants.aspx>, Oregon Heritage awarded 130 grants across the state (applications for five grant programs will open soon!)
* Received a National Park Service grant to fund the Oregon Historic Theaters Grant, applications will open soon!
* Set a new record for communities participating in the Oregon Main Street Network<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/hcd/shpo/pages/mainstreet.aspx> with 94 communities working on downtown revitalization efforts in their historic commercial districts
* Had the second Oregon Heritage Summit focused on the Culture of Board Engagement<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2019/12/30/board-development-without-a-strategic-planning-retreat/>
* Designated two Oregon Heritage Traditions<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OHC/pages/oht.aspx>: Portland Rose Festival and the Oregon Country Fair
* Revised the sample agreement document signed between SHPO and federal and state agencies for impacts to historic properties. The model document streamlines and standardizes the process, creating better preservation outcomes.
* Participated in Oregon Archaeology Month<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2019/10/03/get-involved-with-oregon-archaeology/> by creating and distributing the 2019 Oregon Archaeology Month poster and hosting the calendar of events for the year
* Hosted 3 meetings of the Intergovernmental Cultural Resource Council, a meeting of Tribal Governments and federal and state agencies to discuss and address shared cultural resource management issues. Topics included Traditional Cultural Properties, partnering between agencies, and natural resources of cultural significance.
* Completed the model historic preservation ordinance, a tool used by cities and counties to create their own preservation programs.
* Created an initiative to seek out women's history sites<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2019/09/26/how-will-you-commemorate-the-100th-anniversary-of-the-womens-vote/> in Oregon in tandem with the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment
* The Oregon SHPO added 3,654 properties to the inventory of archeological and historic resources, and submitted 13 nominations listing in the National Register of Historic of Historic Places to the National Park Service, including the Laurelhurst Historic District in Portland
* Reviewed 55 preservation projects, added 8 properties to the state tax program, reviewed 23 submission for the federal tax program. Created a database to track and monitor covenants, and monitored 29 agreements as part of that effort
* Served over 100 organizations through the Oregon Heritage MentorCorps
* Alberta Main Street won the Great American Main Street Award<https://www.mainstreet.org/mainstreetamerica/mainstreetawards/gamsa/new-item/albert> from the National Main Street Center, making it Oregon's second winner in back to back years!
* The Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant received another $5 million during the 2019 legislative session
* Completion of a Heritage Works! Case Study featuring Independence
* 173 archaeological permits for conducting archaeological investigations in Oregon issued by SHPO archaeologists. To learn more about laws related to archaeological sites visit here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/ARCH/Pages/index.aspx> .
* Sent 2,569 responses to inquires from federal and state agencies and private organizations and individuals regarding compliance with federal and state laws.
* The SHPO review and compliance team received 2,976 submittals to review for the effects of undertakings on cultural resources. The Oregon SHPO provides assistance to agencies whose projects are subject to state and federal historic preservation laws. You can learn more about Review & Compliance here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/SHPO/Pages/preservation_106.aspx>
* Awarded three Fellowships<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/FINASST/Pages/Scholarships.aspx#Oregon_Heritage_Fellowships> for Oregon students research Oregon history
* Seven people and projects were awarded a Heritage Excellence Award<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OHC/Pages/award_info.aspx>, including the Canby Women's Heritage Trail<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2018/03/06/building-a-better-community-the-canby-womens-heritage-trail/>
We are very excited for 2020 which will see the release of the 2020-2025 Oregon Heritage Plan<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OHC/docs/HeritagePlanDraftWhy.pdf>, which will work in tandem with the Oregon SHPO 2018-2023 Preservation Plan<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/docs/2018_2023_shpo_plan.pdf>, the 2020 Oregon Heritage Conference<https://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/OHC/pages/conference.aspx> in Corvallis April 22-24, and a new website to go live on Feb. 11 (details coming soon, so don't panic!).
Thank you for all of your hard work in preserving Oregon's heritage and we look forward to working with you in 2020! If you'd like more information on any of the programs and services mentioned above, do not hesitate to contact us at heritage.info at oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oregon.gov>.
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Oregon Heritage Exchange post request information on women's history sites
The most recent post on the Oregon Heritage Exchange highlights sites in Oregon related to women's history and also makes an appeal to Oregonians to submit information about important places in your community that tell the story of women in Oregon.
You can read the post here, including a link to where information can be submitted: https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2020/01/14/calling-for-historic-sites-that-tell-womens-history/
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Oregon's National Register program begins rule making process
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has formed a Rule Advisory Committee to review the agency's proposed changes to Oregon Administrative Rules governing Oregon's administration of the federal National Register of Historic Places program.
The Committee begins a series of four meetings later this month to review the proposed changes. All meetings are open to the public and will start at 9 a.m. in the Card room of the Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill Street SE, Salem.
Meeting schedule:
January 28
February 10
February 25
March 10
Meeting agendas will include discussions about: counting property owners and objections; how Tribal governments, state agencies and local jurisdictions participate in the nomination process; administrative functions like staff duties, public notices and hearing procedures; and determining circumstances that would exempt nominations from public disclosure, e.g., protecting culturally-sensitive information.
Ian Johnson, associate deputy state historic preservation officer, says recent contentious National Register nominations spurred OPRD into reviewing Oregon's rules for the National Register program.
"We identified discrepancies between state and federal rules, so we're moving to fix those issues and refine the state rules to work better for Oregonians," said Johnson.
Committee members were appointed by OPRD and drawn from Tribal, state, county and local governments, preservation and natural resource organizations, and citizens with an interest in the National Register program.
OPRD will consider the committee's recommendations and present the proposed rule changes to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission. If the Commission approves the proposal, OPRD will begin the public rulemaking process later this year.
More information about rulemaking is available on the OPRD website: www.oregon.gov/oprd/RULES/Pages/Rulemaking%20Notices.aspx<http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/RULES/Pages/Rulemaking%20Notices.aspx>.
The National Register of Historic Places was established as part of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and is maintained by the National Parks Service.
Individuals who require special accommodations to attend the meetings should contact Tracy Collis, OPRD executive support specialist, at least three days in advance of a meeting by calling (503) 986-0690.
If you have questions about this process, contact the following:
Ian P. Johnson
Associate Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
(503) 986-0678 or ian.johnson at oregon.gov<mailto:ian.johnson at oregon.gov>
Robert Olguin
National Register Program Coordinator
(503) 986-0668 or robert.olguin at oregon.gov<mailto:robert.olguin at oregon.gov>
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Conversations with Funders events across the state announced for February-March
Grant makers offering more than $5 million in funding for FY2021 will participate in the Cultural Trust's 2020 "Conversations with Funders and Partners" from Feb. 19 through March 12. The eight-stop series of informal information sessions will enable grant seekers to learn about funding programs available and give them the opportunity to discuss their projects and programming. Grant application writing workshops, presented by Travel Oregon, will be held in conjunction with three of the events.
Participating with the Cultural Trust will be representatives from four of its Statewide Partners - the Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Heritage, Oregon Humanities and the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office - as well as counterparts from The Oregon Community Foundation, the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, Travel Oregon, Oregon Parks and Recreation (three locations), the State Library of Oregon, the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District (Salem only) and Portland's Regional Arts and Culture Council (Portland only); among others.
Representatives from the Cultural Trust's County Cultural Coalitions, who receive Trust funding for local grant programs, also will participate.
As a special bonus for potential applicants, the events in Coos Bay, Pendleton and Bend will be preceded by free application writing workshops presented by grant writer and grant coach Meredith Howell.
Organizations encouraged to attend "Conversations with Funders and Partners" include community development organizations, libraries, arts organizations, museums, cultural centers, parks and trails groups, historical societies, arts alliances, literary groups and heritage organizations. All cultural nonprofit organizations are welcome.
"Conversations with Funders and Partners" begin Wednesday, Feb. 19, in Portland and conclude in Bend on Thursday, March 12. Registration is not required for the Conversations events but is requested for the free 9 a.m. to Noon grant application writing workshops in Coos Bay, Pendleton and Bend (see schedule below for registration links).
The full schedule is:
* Portland: 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, Portland Community College (Southeast Campus Community Hall) 2305 SE 82nd Ave.
* Tillamook: 3-6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, Tillamook Library (Hatfield Room), 1716 3rd
* Eugene: 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, Eugene Public Library (Bascom-Tykeson Room) 100 W 10th Ave.
* Coos Bay: 1-4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28, Coos History Museum, 1210 N. Front St. (Note: Preceded by free 9 a.m.-Noon grant application writing workshop, same location. Register for Coos Bay workshop here<https://fs22.formsite.com/TravelOregon/clwhfp6nlh/index.html>.)
* Medford: 2:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 3, Medford Public Library (Adams Room and Large Conference Room), 205 S. Central Ave.
* Salem: 3-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, United Way Mid-Willamette Valley (Public Meeting Room), 455 Biller Ave. NE.
* Pendleton: 1-4 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. (Note: Preceded by free 9 a.m.-Noon grant application writing workshop, same location. Register for Pendleton workshop here.)<https://fs22.formsite.com/TravelOregon/69dud71bct/index.html>
* Bend: 1-4 p.m., Thursday, March 12, At Liberty Arts Collaborative, 849 NW Wall St. (Note: Preceded by free 9 a.m.-Noon grant application writing workshop, same location. Register for Bend workshop here<https://fs22.formsite.com/TravelOregon/o2simija0l/index.html>.)
Oregon Cultural Trust Cultural Development Program
Among the funding opportunities discussed at the Conversations events will be the Cultural Trust's FY2021 Cultural Development Program (funds to be awarded summer of 2020).
The Cultural Development Program recognizes and supports significant projects through four program funded categories: Access; Preservation; Creativity; and Capacity.
In 2019 the Cultural Trust awarded more than $2.7 million in statewide grants. Cultural Development Program grants represent one third of the annual funding the Cultural Trust provides to Oregon's cultural nonprofits. Other funding includes grants to the Trust's five statewide partners - to support their mission goals and respective funding programs - and to 45 county and tribal cultural coalitions that fund local initiatives, projects and programs.
FY2021 Cultural Development Program grants are for projects and activities that will occur between Sept. 1, 2020, and Aug. 31, 2021.
Grant guidelines are now posted<https://culturaltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/Final_CDV_FY2021_Guidelines.pdf> for a Friday, April 17, application deadline. For more information contact Schreiner at aili.schreiner at oregon.gov<mailto:aili.schreiner at oregon.gov> or 503-986-0089.
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Columbia River Shipwreck Conference Feb. 8 in Astoria
The Columbia River Maritime Museum and the Maritime Archaeological Society are pleased to present the 2020 Columbia River Shipwreck Conference. The event will be held at the Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Dr, Astoria, OR 97103.
A variety of speakers will present topics on shipwreck research and discoveries from the Pacific Northwest and around the world. The Keynote speaker is internationally known maritime archaeologist Dr. James Delgado who will discuss the final frontier of maritime archaeology in the extreme deep. The afternoon session will include presentations on local shipwrecks, Spanish shipwrecks and their survivors, and the quest to discover whether Francis Drake landed on the Oregon coast.
First presentation begins at 10:00 am. Tickets for the event are $45 and can be purchased online at http://maritimearchaeological.org.
The Maritime Archaeological Society is a non-profit organization of trained volunteers and professional maritime archaeologists who research, document, and share maritime history with the public. The group investigates shipwrecks and other local submerged archaeological sites around the Pacific Northwest.
More details available on:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MaritimeArchaeologicalSociety Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mas_maritime/
Twitter https://twitter.com/mas_maritime
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National Preservation Commission Excellence Awards open for nominations
Do you want to recognize an organization or individual for doing excellent preservation work? NAPC is now accepting applications for the 2020 NAPC Commission Excellence Awards program to recognize and honor outstanding efforts and achievements by local preservation, historic district, and landmark commissions and boards of architectural review, as well as individual preservationists doing exemplary work at the federal, state and municipal levels. Award presentations will be made at FORUM 2020 in Tacoma, WA, July 22-26, 2020. Check the website www.napcommissions.org/forum/<http://www.napcommissions.org/forum/> for more details. Submission Deadline: March 2, 2020
NAPC is pleased to offer scholarship support to qualified students of undergraduate and graduate-level preservation programs to attend and participate in FORUM 2020 in Tacoma, WA, July 22-26, 2020. Applications are due by March 2, 2020. Visit the website www.napcommissions.org/forum/<http://www.napcommissions.org/forum/> for more details.
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Oregon's historic cemeteries featured in news article
KOIN 6 featured Oregon's historic cemeteries in a recent article. It features an interview with Kuri Gill, Coordinator for the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries and Oregon Heritage's Grants and Outreach Coordinator, who explains the important stories that these historic cemeteries tell.
Check it out: https://www.koin.com/news/special-reports/buried-history-what-oregons-1500-pioneer-cemeteries-can-teach-us/.
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Salem's Chinese Shrine project receives national award
On January 10, 2020, Kimberli Fitzgerald, Salem's Historic Preservation Officer and City Archaeologist received the third place 2020 Mark E. Mack Community Engagement Award for "Uncovering Salem's Chinese Shrine" project. The project was selected for excellence in public outreach and collaboration with Salem's stakeholders and Chinese descendant communities and excellence in addressing the underrepresented history of Salem's Chinese population. This award commemorates the life and career of Mark E. Mack and encourages diversity in the SHA and our profession by cultivating relationships between archaeologists and stakeholder communities. Mack was well known for his work on the New York African Burial Ground project. He was a professor of anthropology at Howard University and curator of the university's W. Montague Cobb Research Laboratory. Throughout his career, he exemplified many of the qualities we value as best practices in community, stakeholder collaboration.
The Society for Historical and Underwater Archaeology 2020 Conference in Boston was attended by archaeologists and academics from 40 countries around the world, and awards were presented to archaeologists from the United States, Germany, Brazil, St. Eustatius (Dutch Caribbean), and Spain.
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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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