[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2025-04-18

Fri Apr 18 14:27:10 PDT 2025

Oregon Heritage News 2025-04-18
In this Issue:

  *   Oregon Main Street Coordinator Sheri Stuart receives National Award
  *   Oregon Historic cemeteries commission meets April 25
  *   Oregon Heritage/SHPO webinar - Keeping your Historic Building in Shape: The Weather Envelope, May 7
  *   NAO upcoming events and free online course
  *   NPS Substitute Materials Webinar Now Available On Demand
  *   AASLH Solidarity Hour April 23
  *   National Survey of History Practitioners
  *   Department of State Lands opening for a Limited Duration Archaeological Field Technician
  *   Travel Information Council Oregon Heritage Tree Program seeks Committee Members
  *   Volunteer appreciation week is next week - here are some appreciation resources

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Oregon Main Street Coordinator Sheri Stuart receives National Award
Main Street America<https://mainstreet.org/our-network/awards-and-recognition/mary-means-leadership-award/sheri-stuart> announced Sheri Stuart, Main Street Coordinator for Oregon Main Street, as a 2025 Mary Means Leadership Award recipient. This prestigious award is the organization’s top honor recognizing individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership in the field of comprehensive preservation-based economic development and commercial district revitalization. The award highlights the impact of these individuals and amplifies the critical role that leaders play in shaping the Main Street Movement. The 2025 Mary Means Leadership Award was presented at the closing plenary for the Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
“Sheri Stuart is an incredible example of what Main Street leadership looks like in action,” said Erin Barnes, President and CEO at Main Street America. “Her purposeful approach to statewide coordination, her ability to spark innovation in rural and urban communities alike, and her tireless advocacy for reinvestment in Oregon’s Main Streets make her an exemplary recipient of this award.”
Sheri Stuart’s Main Street career spans the local, state, and national level and includes being an Executive Director of a local Main Street organization, Program Officer for the National Main Street Center providing technical assistance to several state coordinating programs, and she currently serves as the Coordinator of Oregon Main Street (OMS), a Main Street America(tm) Coordinating Program that Sheri has led since 2009.
Sheri was nominated by participants in the Oregon Main Street Network with Lise Grato, Executive Director of Albany Downtown Association, and Rebeca Hollenbeck, Executive Director of Historic Willamette Main Street, leading the nomination effort.
“While impact of her work can be seen in the economic impact numbers, the grant dollars, the technical assistance she provides, the greatest impact she has is on the humans that make up the Main Street Network,” says Lisa Sumption, Director of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. “The personal connections she forms with Main Street Managers and Board Members and the people first approach she implements is by far the greatest impact she has.”
About Oregon Main Street
Oregon Main Street (OMS), a Main Street America(tm) Coordinating Program, leads a network of over 100 communities across the state implementing efforts to build community, support local businesses, and create an attractive and vibrant environment for workers, visitors, and residents. Led by Coordinator Sheri Stuart, OMS provides training and technical assistance to communities that have achieved substantial results since the program began in 2007. Oregon Main Street is part of Oregon Heritage in the state’s Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
A recent OMS impact study<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/OMS%20Impact%20Report%20web.pdf> reported that between 2011 and 2021, the Oregon Main Street network:

  *   Supported the creation of more than 2400 jobs throughout the state
  *   Boosted statewide tax revenue by 3.5 million dollars
  *   Contributed an additional $266 million dollars of revenue statewide
One of the tools available to Oregon Main Street Network Participants in the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant established by the Oregon Legislature in 2015. This grant program to date has awarded over $17 million for over 100 building improvement projects in Oregon’s downtowns. See a summary of the impact of this grant program here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2025JanuaryMainStreetGrantResults.pdf>.
Learn more about Oregon Main Street by visiting www.oregonmainstreet.org<http://www.oregonmainstreet.org/>.
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Oregon Historic cemeteries commission meets April 25
The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet via online meeting on April 25 at 1:00 p.m. The agenda includes discussion of Cemetery Special Districts future workplan items. The meeting is open to the public and the agenda<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2025AprilOCHCAgenda.pdf> includes an opportunity for public comment. Follow this link<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IZj7dVpqT2WcJ747SDUs4Q> 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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Oregon Heritage/SHPO webinar - Keeping your Historic Building in Shape: The Weather Envelope, May 7
Upcoming Historic Preservation Webinar | Keeping your Historic Building in Shape: The Weather Envelope
We all know that roofs and foundations are important to maintain, but what about the weather envelope? The weather envelope is all the building components between the roof and foundation. Join Joy Sears, Restoration Specialist with Oregon State Historic Preservation Office to discuss meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for siding, windows, and doors.
When: May 7, 2025 from 11:30am to 1pm
Where: Virtual via Zoom
Register here!<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HPaTX05gTjmh_-sAIXiIoQ>
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NAO upcoming events and free online course

Nonprofit Town Hall with Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield
April 25th from 12 to 1 p.m. (PT)
This session offers nonprofit leaders a chance to hear from the Oregon Attorney General’s Office. We’ll learn about priorities for charitable organizations, compliance updates, and how the Office ensures transparency, accountability, and stability in Oregon’s nonprofit community amid federal shifts.
Register here<https://nqwo9nbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zxk3AeI_0wOugRnAywFqbABiyoziwId2yvLrGKYR4VgL4sP9p7c1uL9YR8SbhBfY_voFzucYeCSNRQrrvYZa_55viZ4CkpnvEVlQ7fBkyE4AFRfJyCIZyY-at_ezxEqmfKFGxqZ8KGZXTQfEgWnsjzKu6T1US8CdKSQyTmAf-zjn-j1jrVG3HQ==&c=G9_ArmDt7agxv_oe07rLEMTKkiD6-lVR3ip2dGQfPJjHSEtZr9h6Gw==&ch=o6ypumcT0iobfnGOiyt5WkRZsVJhbWqwwbzDnOa4CqiPMD8ghw5p5A==>

New Resource: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Advocacy E-Course (free)
This self-guided, self-paced course gives you the tools to confidently engage in advocacy (including lobbying) while staying compliant and advancing your mission.
Enroll here<https://nonprofitoregon.thinkific.com/courses/advocacy-fundamentals>

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NPS Substitute Materials Webinar Now Available On Demand
The recorded training webinar on the use of substitute materials on historic buildings exteriors is now available on demand on the TPS website.
Presented by Technical Preservation Services staff in 2024, the webinar discusses Preservation Brief 16: The Use of Substitute Materials on Historic Building Exteriors<http://t1.info.nps.gov/r/?id=h49659c,1790642,184cae6> and other revised information<http://t1.info.nps.gov/r/?id=h49659c,1790642,184cae7> on the application and interpretation of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation<http://t1.info.nps.gov/r/?id=h49659c,1790642,184cae8>, including considerations for the appropriate use of substitute materials and case-study examples.
The Preservation Brief, published in October 2023, provides a framework for evaluating when a different material than the historic one may be appropriately used to replace a deteriorated or missing historic feature, consistent with the Standards, as well as technical preservation information about materials commonly considered for use as a substitute material in the context of a historic rehabilitation project.
The information on the use of substitute materials was updated to be more consistent with other NPS guidance and information and to ensure that it continues to reflect current and best practices. The revised information takes into account such factors as availability, performance, location/visibility, code requirements, cost, and resilience of the proposed new and historic materials or features. The information continues to recognize that flexibility may be needed when it comes to new and replacement materials as part of a historic rehabilitation project.
The webinar is available on the TPS website (see On Demand Training)<http://t1.info.nps.gov/r/?id=h49659c,1790642,184cae9>.
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AASLH Solidarity Hour April 23
Attend this special event to meet others in the national history community and share how work has been impacted by grant cancellations and staff reductions at federal agencies that support museums and historic sites. AASLH leadership will provide the latest information on the situation, how the association is advocating for the field, and actions organizations can take. It’s free, registration is required. Register here.<https://u83566.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.JKc0qhVFcTPfMDenuxAd6APaF8kJiPdYBHWStFkIzvLMOTn7Mols-2BfZAaULecqjDeHd6reBI1HcZ8f6DLQzD-2Bg-3D-3Djorc_dQQJK-2Bh2VwYZPbMqkB87WMSaHSrB2Cpyat6DlFx8xgmqbu3irjtssH68i2Qnpd-2Ftibq35njLfGe1RP0eD19dmbA9cViCftexRTalgOeEnBB2M8EWTMPOKM4mmiUdrj7gzn7EERipiYyurokROjDYLrUR2v7C4WjwkIg6lCr-2FX7c1hWdG-2BLy9fosKOKhmiJKRq8PmmTgKEvcxxhcZLaVdLFrIiCqGMQ7ClnM74VdmnnvUysQ846y2hwYomvlM3ICO2NNhOzsF4R9Cfw6kej5T03SjFOyiHVlTRLH5eGqZUbCm-2BkLrD6yY02mXp5r0TvxFHK05DujN1p0SBinh-2BN8JUOx-2FxMgfwXCuVgCuYLIAw4yhbp7Tvx7vEsLIXY4eQcaISxYgnOKJ7keI1QrGhuF4YlsnLTCwFDI-2FzQKxsBvxfGCXmIHJTk23M0Edwv2vAL-2BSJt8KmwiXBvknE74FHFuWDyDDmh5bbpFRZrQ9-2FslOInvRp5RJPPVo-2BpEYmTywg5XvFfhdnOyOtJgZAa8ti6VwdUPII-2BC9z-2FRVh9kFYFcbDQurIiqM09R3bNJGKkp1cYBs-2BGnsBjuQqc4DoHEgtrvy8dzfjs0tFW1ZiHGX5BnsK-2F-2F9fIs5aQTY-2F-2FIdyPntLrpKQkBXAlI5157nnqrMDAIWjo0oYTLpc43yekr9JaV1lVk-3D>
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National Survey of History Practitioners
This AASLH survey aims to answer important questions: Who works in the history field today? How are they compensated? And how do they feel about their work? Results will help efforts to build a stronger, more sustainable field. Take the survey.<https://u83566.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.-2FSmjcpO7c0puhLZteDUTggme5cTBOR4byhaH9diR60hOEttbjquKuXF78cTEB6veX5ji_dQQJK-2Bh2VwYZPbMqkB87WMSaHSrB2Cpyat6DlFx8xgmqbu3irjtssH68i2Qnpd-2Ftibq35njLfGe1RP0eD19dmbA9cViCftexRTalgOeEnBB2M8EWTMPOKM4mmiUdrj7gzn7EERipiYyurokROjDYLrUR2v7C4WjwkIg6lCr-2FX7c1hWdG-2BLy9fosKOKhmiJKRq8PmmTgKEvcxxhcZLaVdLFrIiCqGMQ7ClnM74VdmnnvUysQ846y2hwYomvlM3ICO2NNhOzsF4R9Cfw6kej5T03SjFOyiHVlTRLH5eGqZUbCm-2BkLrD6yY02mXp5r0TvxFHK05DujN1p0SBinh-2BN8JUOx-2FxMgfwXCuVgCuYLIAw4yhbp7Tvx7vEsLIXY4eQcaISxYgnOKJ7keI1QrGhuF4YlsnLTCwFDI-2FzQKxsBvxfGCXmIHJTk23M0Edwv2vAL-2BSJt8KmwiXBvknE74FHFuWDyDDmh5bbpFRZrQ9-2FslOInvRp5RJPPVo-2BpEYmTywg5XvFfhdnOyOtJgZAa8ti6VwdXU6pzX6AjH-2Bb-2FtsaTamWfcBG4CNMN3EUPKJumsb-2Fi0CZna-2Fj1cR6L7jaJ4o6ubjW3o3MoOVRqVYA4R25xgnc5IIJdG1vPWozfc4PtQNT8EDV-2BawhQMcSVyqkCA727yW2IrqP6KF2g-2B2peuJ9LyxY44-3D>
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Department of State Lands opening for a Limited Duration Archaeological Field Technician
The Department of State Lands is pleased to announce an opening for a Limited Duration Archaeological Field Technician (Natural Resource Specialist 1) at the Bend office.
The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Department’s archaeologist in performing cultural resource management on state owned lands and waterways. This position will work closely with the agency archaeologist and Real Property staff to ensure ground-disturbing projects avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts to pre-contact and/or historic sites or cultural resources.
To view the full details and apply, please use this link: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Bend--DSL--Field-Office/Archaeological-Technician_REQ-178590
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Travel Information Council Oregon Heritage Tree Program seeks Committee Members
The Oregon Heritage Tree Program was founded in 1996 to educate the public about the important contribution of trees to Oregon’s history and heritage. A volunteer committee of arborists and historians link stories of Oregon’s people, eras, ways of life, and diverse cultures to trees as arboreal “witnesses” to these events. Eighty-five state trees (79 still living) have been designated in 26 of Oregon’s 36 counties.
The Oregon Heritage Tree Committee, an advisory committee to the Travel Information Council, is seeking members with interest in Oregon’s history and experience evaluating nominations, writing interpretive text, and identifying sites of state and national significance. The committee meets quarterly and hosts a state Heritage Tree dedication annually. Background in heritage work, tourism, and community connections are valued. Geographic diversity will be prioritized to represent all regions of the state.
Learn more: https://oregontic.com/oregon-heritage-trees/
Apply: Complete an interest form<https://oregontic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/HT-Committee-Interest-Form_Fillable.pdf> available on the About Heritage Trees page.
(https://oregontic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/HT-Committee-Interest-Form_Fillable.pdf)
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Volunteer appreciation week is next week - here are some appreciation resources
Volunteers can be celebrated in different ways, from hyper-local to very vocal. Check some of these methods out.

  *   Ever thought about sharing a blog about the incredible work your volunteers do to share your appreciation? Tillamook County Historic Cemteries<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2023/04/14/cemeteries-rely-on-volunteers/> group has done just that. Reach out to us and share your stories!
  *   How well do you know your volunteers & how they like to be celebrated? Ask them to fill out this activity<https://files.oprd.oregon.gov/index.php/apps/files/files/565830?dir=/Volunteer%20Management/Recruitment&openfile=true> to learn more.
  *   Truly understand the value of your volunteers and share their value with them with the Value of Heritage Volunteers Report.<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HertiageValueVolunteers_Summary.pdf>
  *   Struggling to find new volunteers? Substitute the words ‘Main Street’ in this worksheet<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Finding%20Volunteers%20Worksheet.doc> with your organization, and see if you can identify some new leads.
  *   One of the best ways to appreciate your volunteers is to have a solid structure where they feel supported. Check out this volunteer management package with templates & examples. Volunteer Management 101.<https://files.oprd.oregon.gov/index.php/apps/files/files/565806?dir=/Volunteer%20Management>
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