[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2025-05-02

Fri May 2 14:49:39 PDT 2025

Oregon Heritage News 2025-05-02
In this Issue:

  *   May is National Historic Preservation Month
  *   2025 Oregon Museum Grant Committee to review grant applications May 15
  *   City of La Grande RFP for Historic Preservation Consultant
  *   Caring for Museum Collections Online AASLH Course, summer 2025
  *   Latinos in Heritage Conservation announces Endangered Latinx Landmarks program
  *   Statewide Historic Preservation Group Seeks Nominations for the 2025 DeMuro Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation

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May is National Historic Preservation Month
May is National Historic Preservation Month and it’s an opportunity for communities to reflect on significant places, artifacts, and collections that help tell the stories of our past.
If you are looking for ways to tie into the National celebration of historic preservation, here are some resources below:

  *   National Trust for Historic Preservation, Preservation Month 2025<https://savingplaces.org/stories/preservation-month-2025>,  includes a digital marketing kit and free GIF stickers.
  *   Oregon Heritage ideas in person or virtual can be found here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Historic%20Preservation%20Month%20Activities%20COVID.pdf>

If you are looking for promotion of your efforts, check out this offer from Oregon Heritage:

  *   Each week The Oregon Heritage News will dedicate a news item to events happening across the state in May related to Historic Preservation Month. This is a rare opportunity for Oregon Heritage to be able to promote individual organization events. If you have events that you'd like to share, email heritage.info at oprd.oregon.gov<https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/heritage>.

If you are looking for opportunities to learn more about heritage in your community, here are some ideas:

  *   Tune in to your local historical society and museum
  *   Check out the historic sites database<http://heritagedata.prd.state.or.us/historic/>
  *   Take a walk in your community and enjoy the sites!

We look forward to seeing how all of your organizations are connecting to Preservation Month!

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2025 Oregon Museum Grant Committee to review grant applications May 15

On May 15, 2025 the Oregon Museum Grant committee will meet to score and rank the applications for the Oregon Museum Grant program. The recommendations from the committee will be forwarded to the Oregon Heritage Commission for final review and approval on May 27, 2025. The meeting will be held by teleconference at 9:30 a.m. interested parties may access the meeting by registering<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_88_E4HK_SnKcXE2gyOJMjQ> through Zoom. The meeting agenda<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2025MuseumGrantCmteAgenda.pdf> also includes the access information.

The Heritage Commission is comprised of nine people representing Oregon's heritage and geographical diversity who have been appointed by the Governor. There are nine advisory representatives from state agencies and statewide organizations. The mission of the Oregon Heritage Commission is to secure, sustain, and enhance Oregon's heritage by ensuring coordination of heritage initiatives by public and private organizations; advocacy on its behalf; education of the public about its extent and value; and promotion and celebration of its diversity.

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 information about the grants<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#six> contact Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail: Kuri.Gill at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.Gill at oprd.oregon.gov>.

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City of La Grande RFP for Historic Preservation Consultant
In 2023, the City of La Grande approved a proposal from the Planning Division to pursue a nomination for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) for the Carnegie Library building (locally called the “Old Library”).  The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of US historic buildings, districts, sites, structures and objects worthy of preservation.  Listing on the NRHP honors the property and recognizes its importance to the community or state.
The City of La Grande is seeking a Historic Preservation Consultant for preparing a nomination for National Register of Historic Places application.
Request For Proposal submittal information<https://www.cityoflagrande.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6946/f/uploads/lg_rfp_for_consulting_services_050125.pdf>
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Caring for Museum Collections Online AASLH Course, summer 2025
Caring for Museum Collections Online Course: This eight-week course will deal with the physical care and preservation of your museum collections. It will cover how collections age and deteriorate, handling collections, storage requirements, environmental considerations, housekeeping, and risk management. The class is filling quickly. Register here.<https://u83566.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.JKc0qhVFcTPfMDenuxAd6APaF8kJiPdYBHWStFkIzvJ98s0RRc9wzuPG1jWFCLZECLAhhcxbb3YPKW8rpwdfPxXTPFLfO-2Fgwh6sPFdsC8bc34D3UIXCp8Z2SXtsDObkQHiEZ_dQQJK-2Bh2VwYZPbMqkB87WMSaHSrB2Cpyat6DlFx8xgmqbu3irjtssH68i2Qnpd-2Ftibq35njLfGe1RP0eD19dmbA9cViCftexRTalgOeEnBB2M8EWTMPOKM4mmiUdrj7gzn7EERipiYyurokROjDYLrUR2v7C4WjwkIg6lCr-2FX7c1hWdG-2BLy9fosKOKhmiJKRq8PmmTgKEvcxxhcZLaVdLFrIiCqGMQ7ClnM74VdmnnvUysQ846y2hwYomvlM3ICOreP0HrHm6-2BIAuWAQ4VlB-2BeCgif3QtexKV2B9aVqXTVk2og3XxeonIa9jsMxJBQ9LXh-2B6q-2FSd46kPduaRXFLSSbPLHmgPOT2hmNNa4viZdD3DgZB2f5HrNk00kxxhtDY8RV-2FA12HiaZHbC4skcGgGDjYom4QFfIRrz2qQ49KEotfrdJc6J3y5yPNpG5ucJvlBO3wdfKcU7Zn3-2FsTOzNRMTOntjFRhArUmbWK4qPQI-2BUFQmSBTR5LOtxSY86anv4EN5XdBnngJ3Hy24p9vm4vqv4TZSEOStl5tVBRqsAkbhkfcQMFulZaZaMtaqzSEFaKMl8l5oxs4E-2FhR-2BqCeFNPzk4nGaqy2F3MiPgO1cdtqDI-2FyicteZO-2BJ9NsPlzVKnjChGSGqc6C77lONW4hYUXBURx9Ada-2BEpeco-2BLt4WxQ7PP0-3D>
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Latinos in Heritage Conservation announces Endangered Latinx Landmarks program
Latinos in Heritage Conservation have announced the Endangered Latinx Landmarks program to identify and protect sites threatened by demolition, gentrification, neglect, and the effects of climate change. Nominate at-risk Latinx heritage sites in the continental United States and Puerto Rico. Learn more.<https://u83566.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.-2FSmjcpO7c0puhLZteDUTgpfHduz4Trdr5xigxpUVtMml5WytuVPW2j3yR-2BVzjrJn02inlmQQLQlQLgeNitvapQ-3D-3D3Bx8_dQQJK-2Bh2VwYZPbMqkB87WMSaHSrB2Cpyat6DlFx8xgmqbu3irjtssH68i2Qnpd-2Ftibq35njLfGe1RP0eD19dmbA9cViCftexRTalgOeEnBB2M8EWTMPOKM4mmiUdrj7gzn7EERipiYyurokROjDYLrUR2v7C4WjwkIg6lCr-2FX7c1hWdG-2BLy9fosKOKhmiJKRq8PmmTgKEvcxxhcZLaVdLFrIiCqGMQ7ClnM74VdmnnvUysQ846y2hwYomvlM3ICOreP0HrHm6-2BIAuWAQ4VlB-2BeCgif3QtexKV2B9aVqXTVk2og3XxeonIa9jsMxJBQ9LXh-2B6q-2FSd46kPduaRXFLSSbPLHmgPOT2hmNNa4viZdD3DgZB2f5HrNk00kxxhtDY8RV-2FA12HiaZHbC4skcGgGDjYom4QFfIRrz2qQ49KEotfrdJc6J3y5yPNpG5ucJvlBO3wdfKcU7Zn3-2FsTOzNRMTOntjFRhArUmbWK4qPQI-2BUFQmSBTR5LOtxSY86anv4EN5XdBnngJ3Hy24p9vm4vqv86noYjJYtGawqd-2FZLfyIM3-2F3VYdIkg0rBDxoZDznWkG6kDU80lUTtZaYvs3ymKft4VW0yl9tlJPP4J7KvQYPVFf3PFsc4ENsOqG5Kdw995-2FQwFKgcECTbgu53oNfXyJrAUYX2oCrBjFJhqy7J6zgqo-3D>
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Statewide Historic Preservation Group Seeks Nominations for the 2025 DeMuro Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation
Restore Oregon officially opened the nomination process for their annual DeMuro Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation, the state’s highest honor for the preservation, reuse, and revitalization of architectural and cultural sites. DeMuro-award winning projects serve as inspiration for preservation and reuse and illustrate best practices for using historic places and spaces as tools to solving current challenges such as insufficient affordable housing, stalled economic development, and resiliency from climate change.
What: The nomination period for applications to the 2025 DeMuro Awards is open until May 30, 2025. A jury of professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, planning, and historic preservation select award-winning projects based on the following criteria:
● Rehabilitation/redevelopment of a structure, public space, or cultural landscape at least 50 years old; OR, compatible addition to a historic building or infill development within a historic district.
● Completed in Oregon within the last five years (2020-Present).
● Self-nominations are welcome.
● Previous applicants (that haven’t been awarded) from 2020-present may re-apply.
● Creative or unique approach to design, adaptive reuse, and problem-solving in the field of historic preservation.
● Exceptional quality of engineering, craftsmanship, materials, standards, and degree of difficulty of the project.
● Positive impact of the project on the community (cultural, economic, or environmental).
When: Apply now for the DeMuro Awards. Applications for DeMuro Award nominations are open now through May 30, 2025 at 5pm.
Where: Learn more and apply online at: https://restoreoregon.org/apply-for-the-demuro-awards-excellence-in-preservation-2/
About the DeMuro Awards
Since 2013, the annual DeMuro Awards program has honored over 100 historic projects and the people that preserve our state’s heritage and historic spaces. From the coast to Eastern Oregon, award recipients serve as outstanding and inspiring examples of historic preservation in Oregon. The DeMuro Award promotes historic preservation and reuse in Oregon and honors the legacy of our friend and Board member, Art DeMuro, whose career embodied vision, persistence, creativity, excellence, and sound economics. Visit restoreoregon.org or follow @restoreoregon on your favorite social media platform to learn more about Restore Oregon and the DeMuro Awards.
About Restore Oregon
Founded in 1977, Restore Oregon works on the front lines and behind the scenes to empower Oregonians to reimagine and transform their communities through the preservation and reuse of historic and cultural places. We believe in a vibrant and equitable Oregon where historic preservation and reuse are crucial to solving the problems we face locally, statewide, and globally. As a statewide, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Restore Oregon represents thousands of homeowners and renters, community activists, environmentalists, preservation-minded businesses, and supporters and users of historic places across Oregon. We advocate for effective preservation policies and incentives, deliver preservation-focused education programs, and directly intervene to save endangered places.
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