[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2023-07-07

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Oregon Heritage News 2023-07-07
In this Issue:

  *   Historic cemeteries commission meets and presents tourism talk July 20 and offers Bay City Cemetery tour and mapping demonstration July 21 in Tillamook
  *   2024 Oregon Heritage Conference, Make Space - Call for Proposals!
  *   OMA Webinar: Interpretive training basics and beyond, July 12
  *   New Report Connects Cultural Heritage Conservation to Social Justice, Equity, and Environmental Action
  *   AASLH Online Courses
  *   CCHA Webinar: Glove, Actually: Confident Decision Making in Artifact Handling, July 19
  *   Latinos in Heritage Conservation launch virtual library
  *   Check out Archaeology Roadshow’s virtual exhibits
  *   In case you missed it….APPLICATIONS FOR FREE HELP/ADVICE/PROJECT PLANNING ARE OPEN!


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Historic cemeteries commission meets and presents tourism talk July 20 and offers Bay City Cemetery tour and mapping demonstration July 21 in Tillamook
The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC) will meet in Tillamook at the Tillamook Bay Community College, 4301 3rd Street rooms 214-215, and via online meeting on July 20 at 1:00 p.m. The agenda includes discussion of cemetery record preservation, dark sky conservation and information from the state physical anthropologist. The meeting is open to the public and the agenda<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2023JulyOCHCAgenda.pdf> includes an opportunity for public comment. Meeting information is on the agenda and you can follow this link<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U7SFQ9YoTGesjk9_w3J5gQ> to register for online access information.
At 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., in the same location, join us for a free presentation, Historic Cemeteries and Tourism. Nan Delvin with Tillamook Coast Visitors Association and Eileen Nordquist, local cemetery historian, will discuss the cultural draw for visitors to historic cemeteries.
OCHC commissioner, Lisa Sears, will also offer a tour of historic Bay City Cemetery, 7555 Doughty Road in Tillamook, on July 21 at 9:00 a.m. The tour will include cemetery history, a monument mapping demonstration and information about recent preservation projects.
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, 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) 986‐0719 or Denise.warburton at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Denise.warburton at oprd.oregon.gov> at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. For call-in details and the agenda or more information about the commission, visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org/>.

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2024 Oregon Heritage Conference, Make Space - Call for Proposals!

*Oregon Heritage Note: See, we knew you all read the heritage news! How do we know this? Several folks let us know that we had one teeny tiny mistake in the call for proposals, the year was wrong in one place. Apologies for any confusion but hopefully you now know that the conference is in the future and not the past 😊.
2024 Oregon Heritage Conference: Make Space<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/heritageconference.aspx>
The Oregon Heritage Conference will be back, live and in-person April 17-20, 2024 in Forest Grove!
The conference 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 new ways, reinforce the value of the work and leave energized to keep moving forward.
With all of the demands on people including information overload, home life, work tasks and all the things…the conference will be a place to Make Space.
This is one of the best ways achieve the statewide Oregon Heritage Plan<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2020_Oregon_Heritage_Plan.pdf> goals:

  1.  Include more voices
  2.  Increase access to heritage
  3.  Promote the value of heritage
  4.  Pursue best practices
The way to move Oregon heritage work forward is to Make Space: clear the clutter, set priorities, build relationships, and plan for the time it takes.
Join us by contributing to the conference content! Submit proposals that address the theme Make Space. Conference proposals related to this theme might include:
Make Space…
…literally!
….for different perspectives and new approaches
…for the time processes take
… for meaningful partners
…for the basics: board roles, processes, procedures, succession planning, strategic planning, disaster planning
…for health and wellness of staff, volunteers, and partners
…for advocacy & promotion
…untold stories
…good examples and case studies!
Oregon Heritage invites creative proposals! Panels and lectures are welcome, as well as facilitated conversations, debates, practical training, roundtables, meet-ups, or other suggestions.
Conference sessions must be formatted in the following ways:

  *   45 Minute Session
  *   75 Minute Session
  *   Half-Day Workshop (3-4 hrs)
  *   Full-Day Workshop (6-8 hrs)
  *   Tours
  *   Poster – share your info or project on a poster to show at the conference.
  *   Ideas – Don’t feel you have a full session, but you have something to share, submit it!  We may be able to combine submissions.
Please submit your proposal here<https://forms.office.com/g/N42wULGRkJ>, have the following information ready:
1) the organizer’s name, organization (if applicable), and contact information
2) a session title (or topic if not a session idea)
3) select the session format
4) select session style (workshop, lecture, roundtable, discussion, panel, meet-ups, etc.)
5) a description of the session proposal and how it relates to the theme in 75 words or less.
6) information on any additional presenters
7) any additional details
The Oregon Heritage Conference brings together people who love and work with Oregon's heritage. Designed to be interdisciplinary and cross-pollenating, the conference focuses on all sectors of cultural heritage, such as historic preservation, museums, archives, libraries, Main Streets, historic cemeteries, archaeology, Tribes, genealogy, public history, and local, state, federal government.
The deadline for proposal submissions is September 5, 2023. Applicants will be notified of decisions by October 2, 2023.
Contact Kuri Gill with any questions or accessibility needs, including translation. Kuri.Gill at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.Gill at oprd.oregon.gov> or 503-383-6787
Submit a proposal here!<https://forms.office.com/g/N42wULGRkJ>

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OMA Webinar: Interpretive training basics and beyond, July 12
Interpretive training basics and beyond
Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 3 - 4:30 pm PST
This webinar will address interpretive training – what it is, why it's effective, and how using it imparts a message to your guests that they can share with others. You'll learn what interpretive options are available and what it means to have an interpretive plan. Join us to gain insight about why an interpretive plan is beneficial, plant the seeds for developing one at your institution, and come away with tips, tricks and handy resources. Find out more<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=IE5vgbTMq3TTA8WwxHrSZtm3AVlUgwdYe4sekMo8l%2fxnOqwtmqHsZ2xNV8ja3fmeXgklwnpz%2bSldST4xMulb%2b%2fvFAcdleDV4imqW4wAOk40%3d>

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New Report Connects Cultural Heritage Conservation to Social Justice, Equity, and Environmental Action
the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) released Held in Trust: Transforming Cultural Heritage Conservation for a More Resilient Future. Growing out of a four-year collaboration between FAIC and NEH, this report articulates a vision of a vibrant and resilient future for conservation grounded in social justice, equity, and environmental action, in which conservators and communities work together to preserve the rich cultural heritage of the United States. Read the report.<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.culturalheritage.org%2Fdocs%2Fdefault-source%2Fpublications%2Freports%2Fheld-in-trust%2Fheld-in-trust-report.pdf/1/01000188fdb6a298-e2672f6b-fb4e-4a5b-9e91-f15cad11da02-000000/QAFDBMs4e6RZf1V1oTJ85pFJmKk=328>

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AASLH Online Courses
The 2023 fall online course schedule is available on the AASLH website<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Faaslh.org%2Fprofessional-development%2Fonline-courses%2F/1/01000188fdb6a298-e2672f6b-fb4e-4a5b-9e91-f15cad11da02-000000/GrbNkDNmIqOZho7WRpSzjjPbk4E=328>. Registration for the Fall session is open and closes August 21. Courses typically fill up before the registration deadline, so register early.
August 28 - September 24: <https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fp%2Fevent-basicsofarchives-2023summer/1/01000188fdb6a298-e2672f6b-fb4e-4a5b-9e91-f15cad11da02-000000/sQpwK2H0wngtGFKrkeQYMALPyQw=328> Introduction to Museum Endowments<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Fintroduction-to-museum-endowments-fall-2023-online-course/1/01000188fdb6a298-e2672f6b-fb4e-4a5b-9e91-f15cad11da02-000000/onX83qklfdgcT-9vuPcRCM_OyWk=328> (SMP! course) - NEW COURSE
August 28 - October 1: Basics of Archives<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Fbasics-of-archives-fall-2023-online-course/1/01000188fdb6a298-e2672f6b-fb4e-4a5b-9e91-f15cad11da02-000000/AXdDTYWQIgboESGYYQTQtuWgnXE=328>
August 28 - October 22: Museum Education and Outreach<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Fmuseum-education-and-outreach-fall-2023-online-course/1/01000188fdb6a298-e2672f6b-fb4e-4a5b-9e91-f15cad11da02-000000/_tzN08JSaE2T9d0MTh7PJEvKwb8=328> (SMP! course)
August 28 - October 22: Project Management for History Professionals<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Fproject-management-for-history-professionals-fall-2023-online-course/1/01000188fdb6a298-e2672f6b-fb4e-4a5b-9e91-f15cad11da02-000000/v19LUfSXZIkwde-4TKRyiU3NJtA=328>
Small Museum Pro! (SMP!)<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fsmall-museum-pro/1/01000188fdb6a298-e2672f6b-fb4e-4a5b-9e91-f15cad11da02-000000/R0uLkxhTSa_J-BX_AEKLLgfvMhU=328> is a professional certificate program for history practitioners who work or would like to work in small history organizations. It provides practical guidance and education on a variety of topics. To receive a certificate, applicants must complete and pass five courses from the program.

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CCHA Webinar: Glove, Actually: Confident Decision Making in Artifact Handling, July 19
Glove, Actually: Confident Decision Making in Artifact Handling
Wednesday, July 19th | 12pm ET
While it seems straightforward, there are often so many unwritten rules about art and artifact handling. One of the biggest: gloves or no gloves—and if so, which gloves to use? This webinar walks you through the pros and cons of the most widely used types of gloves, the newest research on their environmental impact, and the types of objects that can be handled with each. This program is great for emerging professionals, but even if you have years of experience in the field, you may still have questions. All are welcome! CCAHA Preservation Specialist Katie Lowe will give you the tools to feel much more confident in deciding the best choice for hand and artifact protection in any situation.
Learn more and register here<https://ccaha.org/events/glove-actually-confident-decision-making-artifact-handling>.

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Latinos in Heritage Conservation launch virtual library
Latinos in Heritage Conservation announced the publishing of their brand new virtual educational resources librería.
In this tab, you will find case studies, book recommendations, academic articles, videos, and more about Latinx preservation, history, cultura y más.
Check it out here<https://www.latinoheritage.us/educationresources>.

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Check out Archaeology Roadshow’s virtual exhibits
If you missed one of the Archaeology Roadshow event this summer you can always check out their gallery of virtual exhibits from the past couple of years. It includes interesting information about Oregon’s past, children’s activities, recorded presentations and more. Visit here<https://archaeologyroadshow.org/oregon-archaeology-exhibits/> to learn more.
There is still one more show left in the Dalles in September. Information for that can be found here<https://archaeologyroadshow.org/>.

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In case you missed it….APPLICATIONS FOR FREE HELP/ADVICE/PROJECT PLANNING ARE OPEN!

Heritage organizations around the state are now eligible to apply for free<https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/9e65c15ec618465582cbdccd940fbc3a> professional technical assistance from the Oregon Heritage MentorCorps<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/mentorcorps.aspx#:~:text=The%20MentorCorps%20is%20a%20trained,%2C%20and%20non-profit%20management.> program. MentorCorps stems from a pilot program funded through an IMLS grant in the early 2010s. It has since grown into a fully actualized technical assistance program of the Oregon Heritage Commission<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/commissions.aspx> that supports the “Pursue Best Practices” goal of the 2020-2025 Oregon Heritage Plan<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2020_Oregon_Heritage_Plan.pdf>. Organizations can expect to work on projects alongside volunteer professionals with backgrounds in museum collections management, curatorship, archives, preservation, heritage interpretation, non-profit management, disaster preparedness and much more.

The role of MentorCorps is to assist with projects that are challenging the expertise of the staff at these organizations. This can include guidance in project management or planning, grant reviews, collections assessments, policy development, or simply prioritization of work if folks do not know where to start. Fielding a cadre of mentors with training and experience in the field that are geographically and technically diverse, there are very few projects that MentorCorps cannot assist with in some way.

“MentorCorps’ goal is to support organizations in achieving better practices on their way to best practices,” says Cam Amabile, Technical Resources Coordinator for Oregon Heritage. “Our program is meant to serve as a guide to resources, or a stepping stone on the way to a fully implemented plan or action. We aim to be a program that helps, particularly small organizations with limited capacities, meet their mission without being overwhelmed. To do that we pair them with our experienced practitioners as guides, with the added benefit of continuing to hone the mentor’s skills.”

This service is offered free to any heritage organization operating within the state of Oregon, but primarily serves museums, libraries, archives, and cultural institutions. Applications open July 3, 2023 and close on August 15, 2023 for the 2023-2024 assistance year. Organizations can reach out to Oregon Heritage Technical Resources Coordinator, Cam Amabile with questions about projects or applications at 971-720-8998 or cam.amabile at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:cam.amabile at oprd.oregon.gov>.

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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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