[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2025-05-30

Fri May 30 12:42:00 PDT 2025

Oregon Heritage News 2025-05-30
In this Issue:

  *   Oregon Heritage MentorCorps applications open July 1, Q&A opportunity June 11
  *   Oregon SHPO webinar: Keeping Your Historic Building in Shape Webinar Part 3, July 15
  *   National Park Service Lists Owyhee Grocery in the National Register of Historic Places
  *   Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts launches new preservation glossary
  *   Have You Taken the National Survey of History Practitioners?
  *   Check out Some Good (Museum) News produced by 6 Regional Museum Associations
  *   Oregon Museums Association Blog Post: Celebrating Pride at Your Institution
  *   Register Now to Exhibit at the Archaeology & Culture Keepers Roadshow Harney County, Oregon

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Oregon Heritage MentorCorps applications open July 1, Q&A opportunity June 11
MentorCorps is a free program pairing volunteer experts in heritage fields with Oregon-based museums, libraries, archives, and cultural institutions who need project assistance.

  *   9 months of one-on-one support from September through June
  *   Guidance and resources to build your organization’s skills
  *   A wide suite of expertise: prioritization, processes & core documents review, collections, archives, nonprofit governance, grants planning & review, disaster planning, exhibits & interpretation

Interested & have questions? Join MentorCorps Coordinator, Cam Amabile for a Q&A Session on Applying for MentorCorps Assistance:
Applying for MentorCorps Assistance
Date: June 11, 2025
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Virtual, via Zoom
Register here!<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FgWi6ZHsQRGeDHVPS9GS5Q>

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Oregon SHPO webinar: Keeping Your Historic Building in Shape Webinar Part 3, July 15
While previous sessions in our Keeping Your Historic Building in Shape series have focused on maintaining historic structures and their character-defining features, this session will explore exterior spaces. Often, landscapes and the curated grounds surrounding a structure are equally as significant and contribute to the integrity of the site. Join Joy Sears, Oregon State Historic Preservation Office's Restoration Specialist to discuss best-practices for maintaining these landscaping, hardscaping, and grounds features that support and contribute to historical context. 
Presenter: Joy Sears, Oregon SHPO Restoration Specialist
Date: July 15, 2025
Time: 1:30pm - 3pm
Location: Virtual, via Zoom
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iyJPxaeyQWCJgTgyTl2Ukg
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National Park Service Lists Owyhee Grocery in the National Register of Historic Places
Owyhee Grocery (now known as The Rock Store) near Nyssa in Malheur County is among Oregon’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places. The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) recommended the nomination at their February 2025 meeting, recognizing the building’s role in regional commerce and as an outstanding example of 1930s roadside commercial architecture. The National Park Service, which maintains the National Register of Historic Places, accepted the nomination in May 2025.
Constructed in 1933 at the intersection of OR-201 and Owyhee Avenue, Owyhee Grocery has long served as a key commercial hub for travelers between Nyssa, Adrian, and the Owyhee Dam. Originally established as a service station, the store evolved into a convenience shop, self-service fuel station, and restaurant, continuing its role as a vital gathering place for the community. Architecturally, the building exemplifies 1930s roadside commercial design, with its deep setback from the roadway, ample pull-in parking, and distinctive façade featuring a parapeted gable clad in petrified wood and volcanic rock. It is recognized as locally significant for its contributions to regional commerce between 1933 and 1937 and as an excellent example of roadside commercial architecture unique to Malheur County.
Recognition of the Owyhee Grocery in the National Register of Historic Places aligns with the goals of the 2024-2033 Oregon Preservation Plan<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2024_OR_PreservationPlan_%20English_web.pdf>, which encourages the preservation and documentation of historically significant places that contribute to Oregon's cultural and architectural history.
The National Register is maintained by the National Park Service under the authority of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Properties listed in the National Register are:

  *   Recognized as significant to the nation, state, or community;
  *   Considered in the planning of federal or federally-assisted projects;
  *   Eligible for federal tax benefits;
  *   Qualify for historic preservation grants when funds are available;
  *   Eligible for leniency in meeting certain building code requirements;
  *   Subject to local laws pertaining to the conservation and protection of historic resources.
State law in Oregon requires local governments to offer a minimal level of protection for properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places; the decisions about how to accomplish that goal reside with local governments, which also have the authority to create and regulate local historic districts and landmarks.
More information about the National Register and recent Oregon listings are online at oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org/> (under the heading “Designate”).
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Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts launches new preservation glossary

The Conservattion Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) seeks to make technical terminology in the preservation of art and artifacts more accessible with the launch of their new Preservation Glossary<https://ys9myawab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PV8JxmMbvaujDyHfXGZJCiYdiRsvcz4xtRm6w0Y1VD_vIwkDcWBL3OK9LiO-Z0q0csLxc_YcT5hzXpTNidGXSm9fbF0VwB6b7K581QxM3m6v3SsahseMO7xI5fM8M-zhj_WMXLGzli68q9ejqa7mAA==&c=oJ7EEnfCia1VKmqdBlsDpLqCGuleEq2gcHHVn7kN9JGIO2_AFeeiEg==&ch=0Jn_I6GAwf2m4SHVRui7xfqLKhyMZNKHMwPd2pWV9PdX7FaXKIOGSg==>, a searchable database of over 400 terms with images and simplified definitions.

Read the full post on the CCAHA blog<https://ys9myawab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PV8JxmMbvaujDyHfXGZJCiYdiRsvcz4xtRm6w0Y1VD_vIwkDcWBL3OK9LiO-Z0q0Bl4MlvlNDezw5ESW3PjO1R0TtJkzMp3rNXjpWRpB7SHViKQ-ABv2EwAx_vxolrMDSyWpeg3AytwkHdZJln7k0w==&c=oJ7EEnfCia1VKmqdBlsDpLqCGuleEq2gcHHVn7kN9JGIO2_AFeeiEg==&ch=0Jn_I6GAwf2m4SHVRui7xfqLKhyMZNKHMwPd2pWV9PdX7FaXKIOGSg==>.

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Have You Taken the National Survey of History Practitioners?
The American Association for State & Local History (AASLH) has received nearly 3,000 responses so far to the first-of-its-kind survey that seeks to understand who works in the history field, how they are compensated, and how they feel about their work. They want to hear from anyone who works or volunteers in a history organization. Take the survey.<https://u83566.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.-2FSmjcpO7c0puhLZteDUTggme5cTBOR4byhaH9diR60hOEttbjquKuXF78cTEB6veYGF2_dQQJK-2Bh2VwYZPbMqkB87WMSaHSrB2Cpyat6DlFx8xgmqbu3irjtssH68i2Qnpd-2Ftibq35njLfGe1RP0eD19dmbA9cViCftexRTalgOeEnBB2M8EWTMPOKM4mmiUdrj7gzn7EERipiYyurokROjDYLrUR2v7C4WjwkIg6lCr-2FX7c1hWdG-2BLy9fosKOKhmiJKRq8PmmTgKEvcxxhcZLaVdLFrIiCqGMQ7ClnM74VdmnnvUysQ846y2hwYomvlM3ICOu-2B6Ru2-2BEQOGnmA-2FYxQ3KeNBnvLqw2XpBq95lv7MicVxRPkF6oyba6dnyLQKeVlMcFz9BmZkgZ72JQequ1-2BZed2cCb4kXE0VUuZgY4zqNVor-2FROeynpCaLMBmFPDWPv5m9UC0DAdJNcHzgkqyMVCumx2IUiowl0Lj-2Fnwy8Pcv-2BQx6OibVdezz-2BZmtFjWyrUN9zVnaISIao80FWNFg07UxQiHL-2BYDcQViHkutPJ3YWGoq8UgaEmO2O5Q6-2BucszmKXvzh-2BP9FRcn-2FC-2Fb0JiFxcYAJ8vrcJZgGTuDJ9hMEVSVbPbqGZIaO1K-2B14xMLJU59WpVopGwYdKetIFm6Ohg3vcvEgbj-2FipGLXb9YQ0GvwuBUTcxUjqKXV2ok5CU5nH0qJyOemyeEwUaLJu0SOi2w-2BpxYsxq-2Fh6Kpn4LTRa0YWu4r0-3D>
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Check out Some Good (Museum) News produced by 6 Regional Museum Associations
Inspired by John Krasinski’s Some Good News, six regional museum associations are once again spotlighting the uplifting, inspirational, and heartwarming stories happening in museums across the nation.

From unexpected moments of joy to creative community programs, we've compiled stories from the museum world to share with you!
Check out the video here<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=804n1FqLx6A>.
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Oregon Museums Association Blog Post: Celebrating Pride at Your Institution
Julia Triezenberg, Education Supervisor at Columbia River Maritime Museum, has authored a new OMA blog Celebrating Pride at Your Institution, which includes recommendations for collections work, education programs, and staff training. Read it here<https://oregonmuseums.org/https/oregonmuseums.org/blog/13503453>.
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Register Now to Exhibit at the Archaeology & Culture Keepers Roadshow Harney County, Oregon
Exhibitor registration is now live for the Archaeology & Culture Keepers Roadshow taking place in Burns/Hines Oregon on Saturday, June 28, 10 am-3 pm.

The Roadshow will be a great way for organizations and individuals to share their passion and knowledge about archaeology and heritage with visitors of all ages and backgrounds.

This year’s theme is “Art & Craft”, words that carry various meanings, many tied to western ideas, some less so. The goal is to focus on how the skills of the traditional artisan and master craftsperson are reflected both in the archaeological record and in the living heritage art forms and traditions passed down through generations. Consider ways to celebrate, honor and communicate some of this complexity to our visitors as you put your exhibits and activities together, but promise, this is only a suggestion.

There is a guide for creating in-person exhibits, complete with poster templates - available here on the website.<https://archaeologyroadshow.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1c7f343dcd710070fafb26bdb&id=ee6f5609cd&e=260da01572>  And here’s a link to prompts specific to the “Art and Craft” theme:   available here on the website.<https://archaeologyroadshow.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1c7f343dcd710070fafb26bdb&id=c08a29edf8&e=260da01572>
To Register for the June 28 Harney County event, please fill out and submit this digital form by June 2 and you’ll be set!  <https://archaeologyroadshow.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1c7f343dcd710070fafb26bdb&id=3fb54e1e6b&e=260da01572> https://forms.gle/irPWKaXFcf9R9xY69<https://archaeologyroadshow.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1c7f343dcd710070fafb26bdb&id=d9521f8d7e&e=260da01572>
2025 Locations & Dates:
Portland: Gateway Discovery Park in East Portland - Saturday, May 31st, 11am - 3pm
Central Oregon: Deschutes Historical Museum in Bend - Saturday, June 7th, 11am - 3pm
Harney County: Hines Park in Burns/Hines - Saturday, June 28th, 10am - 3pm
The Dalles: The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum - Saturday Dec 6th, 11am - 3pm
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Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department that includes the State Historic Preservation Office. Learn more about our programs at www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org/>. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oprd.oregon.gov>.

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