[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2023-05-05

Fri May 5 14:48:29 PDT 2023

Oregon Heritage News 2023-05-05
In this Issue:

  *   Oregon SHPO site form system and OARRA outage this weekend
  *   Resource: Community Tool Box
  *   AASLH webinar series - Interpreting the U.S. 250th at Your Site
  *   New NEH Grant for Small and Mid-Sized Organizations
  *   The Archaeological Roadshow to Host Four Events Across Oregon in 2023
  *   May National Historical Preservation Month events happening in Oregon

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Oregon SHPO site form system and OARRA outage this weekend
There is server maintenance happening this weekend that will impact systems used by SHPO customers. Access to the site form system and OARRA will be unavailable this weekend starting tonight, May 5, through Sunday, May 7. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Resource: Community Tool Box
Oregon Heritage just wrapped up our 2023 Oregon Heritage Virtual Summit focusing on conversations around engaging, retaining, and appreciating volunteers. Thank you for all that attended and sharing your perspective, successes, and challenges. One of the sessions was a workshop on Developing Volunteerism from the Community Tool Box.
This resource is a service of University of Kansas and they have so many awesome modules of information, toolkits, presentations related to community work. These resources are free on their website and can be found here<https://ctb.ku.edu/en>.

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AASLH webinar series - Interpreting the U.S. 250th at Your Site

Registration Open for Interpreting the U.S. 250th at Your Site: This three-part webinar series will offer best practices in interpretive planning (May 24), connections to fieldwide themes for the 250th (June 28), and the chance to find inspiration and workshop ideas with fellow practitioners (July 19). Scholarships<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fform.jotform.com%2F231104632464144/1/01000187ddb4f0ef-58550257-0ebe-4ecf-951e-e95762445aa1-000000/KsQ-QVVdUXNdb2DpMvdm1xSl8iw=320> are available on a first come, first serve basis to attend all three sessions. Receive a discount when you register for the entire series.<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Finterpreting-the-us-250th-webinar-series-bundle/2/01000187ddb4f0ef-58550257-0ebe-4ecf-951e-e95762445aa1-000000/HuaDCW-2vgfdaZ23-mVu0BCT0MY=320> Or, register for individual sessions on May 24<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Finterpreting-the-us-250th-at-your-site-where-to-begin-live-webinar/1/01000187ddb4f0ef-58550257-0ebe-4ecf-951e-e95762445aa1-000000/2b31A0T1MYvJnUhhQb62CfvAcFM=320>, June 28<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Finterpreting-the-us-250th-at-your-site-connecting-with-fieldwide-themes-live-webinar/1/01000187ddb4f0ef-58550257-0ebe-4ecf-951e-e95762445aa1-000000/ZnVrhSbo_lIyBr_GHUIGE9PC-nk=320>, and July 19.<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flearn.aaslh.org%2Fproducts%2Finterpreting-the-us-250th-at-your-site-workshop-your-ideas-live-webinar/1/01000187ddb4f0ef-58550257-0ebe-4ecf-951e-e95762445aa1-000000/5BYV2ILMGGrpQi8uWjw854E6exs=320>

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New NEH Grant for Small and Mid-Sized Organizations
The National Endowment for the Humanities has announced a new grant program to support strengthening and expanding the interpretation of humanities content at small and mid-sized organizations. Maximum funding of $25,000 is available. The application deadline is June 28. Learn more.<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.neh.gov%2Fprogram%2Fpublic-impact-projects-smaller-organizations/1/01000187ddb4f0ef-58550257-0ebe-4ecf-951e-e95762445aa1-000000/7TVLgcD2_dku7SjTf6vTd5C_zvc=320>

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The Archaeological Roadshow to Host Four Events Across Oregon in 2023
The Archaeological Roadshow will be returning to live, in-person events in 2023, which will take place in four communities across Oregon -- all designed to excite the public about Oregon's heritage and encourage its preservation.
As most of you know, the Archaeology Roadshow is a multi-hour fair-like experience where professional and avocational archaeologists and heritage specialists from federal and state agencies, Tribes, professional and avocational organizations, private companies and university students create temporary exhibits and hands-on activities related to recent projects taking place across our state, to educate the public about the importance of heritage in our own backyards.  Besides our "pop-up" exhibits, we host an artifact identification component where experts in material culture are on hand to analyze and interpret personal treasures brought in by the public in a non-judgmental way.  Our events create a space for meaningful dialogue about the ethical and legal implications of artifact collecting; and at the same time, give visitors of all ages the chance to learn more about Oregon's past and its connections to us today.
This year's theme is The Archaeology of Transportation, highlighting ways the lives of people have been shaped by transportation in all its meanings.
Please join us at one or more of our events in 2023, coming to a city or town near you!
Portland (Portland State University Campus, Hoffmann Hall Plaza):  May 13, 10 am-2 pm
Central Oregon - Bend (Deschutes Historical Museum):  May 27, 11 am-3 pm
Harney County (Burns/Hines City Park):  June 24, 10 am-3 pm , Note: in Harney Co. our name is: "Archaeology and Culture Keepers Roadshow"
The Dalles (Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum):   September 16, 9 am-5 pm
To learn more, visit archaeologyroadshow.org<https://archaeologyroadshow.org/> or email us at archshow at pdx.edu<mailto:archshow at pdx.edu>.

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May National Historical Preservation Month events happening in Oregon
Here is what's happening around Oregon for National Historic Preservation Month in May! If you have some events to add to this list, email them to heritage.info at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oprd.oregon.gov>.
Benton County & Linn County

  *   Benton County Historic Resources Preservation Commission's 2023 theme for celebrating this month is "Windows into the Past - Views to the Future," which invites you to peer into history for life lessons and appreciation of how things were as a way to see how we can build upon and create what's coming next. This events schedule is a collaboration between the Benton County and Corvallis Historic Resources Commissions, the Albany Heritage Commission, and PreservationWORKS. https://www.co.benton.or.us/hrc/page/historic-preservation-month

Deschutes County

  *   The Deschutes County Historical Society and our partners celebrate the myriad of ways that historic preservation enhances our quality of life. With a full schedule of events, it is easy to understand why This Place Matters.  A full list of events is available on the Deschutes Historical Museum website at www.deschuteshistory.org/historic-preservation-month/<http://www.deschuteshistory.org/historic-preservation-month/>.

Jackson County

  *   Historic Jacksonville - Take a stroll through history!  At 10 a.m. every Saturday from May 27th through September 2nd, Historic Jacksonville, Inc. will be offering 1-hour guided "Walk through History" tours of Jacksonville's National Historic Landmark District.  Participants visit government and commercial buildings, fraternal lodges, and homes that capture the stories of the people who transformed a gold rush town into Southern Oregon's 19th Century social, governmental, and commercial hub.  They learn how gambling money built a church; how the Civil War ended a successful mercantile partnership; how a saloon housed the county's first museum; how fire reshaped the town; and how a railroad both destroyed the town and preserved it. https://www.historicjacksonville.org<https://www.historicjacksonville.org/>

Polk County

  *   Brunk Farmstead, located at 5705 Hwy 22 Dallas Salem Hwy, was built in 1861 for Oregon pioneers, Harrison and Emily Brunk. It is one of the oldest two-story homes in Polk County. Today it is a living history museum, owned and maintained by the Polk County Historical Society. The farm's original granary and privy remain on the property. It was recognized as a Century Farm in 1958 and in 1978, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Guided tours are available Friday and Saturday on the hour from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, beginning Friday, May 12, 2023.  Email brunkfarmstead at gmail.com<mailto:brunkfarmstead at gmail.com> with questions.

Umatilla County

  *   We are celebrating Historic Preservation Month in Weston!  We hope that you will join us. Window signs and walking tour brochures are being distributed downtown. We have more that we are doing during May. Check out our website for Preservation Month activities:  https://westonoregon.com/

If you sent your event listings and you don't see them on this list, apologies! Feel free to send them again to heritage.info at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info 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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