[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2025-10-03

Fri Oct 3 14:10:19 PDT 2025

Oregon Heritage News 2025-10-03
In this Issue:

  *   Joint Meeting for the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation, Oregon Heritage Commission, Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries, and Historic Assessment Review Committee October 15-17 in Canby
  *   Oregon Heritage/SHPO free webinar, Oct. 30, 10:30am: Keeping your Historic Building in Shape: Additions
  *   Oregon Historical Society Blog Post: The United States at 250: The Paradox of Commemoration
  *   Eighth Safety and Cultural Heritage Summit, Nov. 7, in-person and online
  *   Redmond creates videos to share local preservation efforts with community
  *   Upcoming free Connecting to Collections Webinars in Oct. featuring fundraising and cemetery caretaking

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Joint Meeting for the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation, Oregon Heritage Commission, Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries, and Historic Assessment Review Committee October 15-17 in Canby
Canby, Ore. -October 15-17, the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP), Oregon Heritage Commission (OHC), Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC), and Historic Assessment Review Committee (HARC) will meet in Canby for tours and individual and joint business meetings. The meetings will be in-person and online. The meetings are open to the public.
Anyone may listen to the meeting and instructions on how to attend are on the commissions/committees web page. Registration is required to speak at the meeting and is available online. For specific hearing times and online registration information, refer to the website at https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Commissions.aspx
Schedule of meeting activities:

  *   Oct. 15: open house tours around the region starting at 3:30pm.
  *   Oct. 16: Individual commission/committee business meetings, guided site visits, and presentations. Individual business meetings will start as early as 8:00 a.m. and conclude by 11:30 a.m. For details regarding locations and start times for each commission/committee's business items please see the full agenda here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2025OctJointCommissionAgenda_Combined.pdf>. There will be a joint working lunch and guided site visits will begin at 2:15 p.m. departing from 222 NE 2nd Ave, Canby.
  *   Oct. 17: Joint business meeting will start at 8am at , 225 NE 2nd Avenue, Canby. Joint business meeting agenda includes a review of a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for the Arthur Devers House in Portland, Multnomah County, input session for the statewide Oregon Heritage Plan, a presentation from a representative of the American Association for State and Local History, information on the Special Assessment Property Tax Program, and more. See the full agenda here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2025OctJointCommissionAgenda_Combined.pdf>.
About the Commissions/Committees:
State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) - The SACHP is a nine-member governor-appointed citizen commission with credentials in many historic preservation-related fields. Nominations recommended by the SACHP go to the National Park Service, which maintains the Register under the authority of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

Oregon Heritage Commission (OHC) - The OHC is a nine-member governor-appointed citizen commission representing a diversity of cultural, geographic, and institutional interests. The Commission is the primary agency for coordination of heritage activities in the state. This includes carrying out the Oregon Heritage Plan, increasing efficiency and avoiding duplication among interest groups, developing plans for coordination among agencies and organizations, encouraging tourism related to heritage resources, and coordinating heritage designations.

Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC) - The OCHC is a seven-member Commission that maintains a listing of all historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon; promotes public education on the significance of historic cemeteries; and helps obtain financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearances.
Historic Assessment Review Committee (HARC) - The HARC is a five-member governor-appointed citizen commission with credentials in many historic preservation-related fields. The HARC is the review body for appeals from property owners participating in the Special Assessment Property Tax Program for Historic Properties.
All of these Commissions/Committees work to support the Oregon Historic Preservation Plan and the Oregon Heritage Plan by increasing access to and supporting the goals of Oregon's heritage.
Special accommodations for the meeting - including translation services - may be made by contacting Kim Spivey at (503) 986-0690 or Kimberly.spivey at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Kimberly.spivey at oprd.oregon.gov> at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting.
For in person and online meeting details and the agenda or more information about the commissions and committees, visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org/>.
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Oregon Heritage/SHPO webinar, Oct. 30, 10:30am: Keeping your Historic Building in Shape: Additions
Have you ever looked at an older structure and thought, well that piece doesn't quite fit? There are some serious dos and don'ts when it comes to adding on to historic structures to both match character and meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards. Join this live webinar by Joy Sears, Oregon State Historic Preservation Office's Restoration Specialist, to discuss best-practices for adding on to your historic home or building.
Date: October 30, 2025
Time: 10:30am - 12pm
Location: Virtual, via Zoom Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/r6h3CP5_QR2rYp0_kYhBDg
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Oregon Historical Society Blog Post: The United States at 250: The Paradox of Commemoration
This spring, Brad Parker, member of the America 250 Oregon Commission, traveled to Washington, D.C., to gather with people from across the country who are preparing to commemorate this milestone in our nation's history. In this post published on the Oregon Historical Society blog, Dear Oregon<https://t.e2ma.net/click/rvcebo/zt0984xb/rrhj3bd>, Parker shares highlights from the convening and offers thoughts as a K-12 educator and social science specialist on how the 250th anniversary can reflect all our American stories and move us toward a "more perfect union." Read the post here<https://www.ohs.org/blog/united-states-at-250-paradox-of-commemoration.cfm?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=https%3A//www.ohs.org/blog/united-states-at-250-paradox-of-commemoration.cfm%20%5BOutlook%20Button%5D&utm_campaign=America%20250%20Oregon_100125>.
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Eighth Safety and Cultural Heritage Summit, Nov. 7, in-person and online
A one-day in-person and online conference on November 7 will discuss health and safety hazards in museums and historic sites, conservation treatment, and collection care. A workshop the day before will introduce specific methods for handling collection items during normal operations and in emergencies. Learn more and register.<https://u83566.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.-2FSmjcpO7c0puhLZteDUTgu56AkErA9cTBYWymqDPBzeUqr6AmeCBULbExyEdKbvJ5IwL_dQQJK-2Bh2VwYZPbMqkB87WMSaHSrB2Cpyat6DlFx8xgmqbu3irjtssH68i2Qnpd-2Ftibq35njLfGe1RP0eD19dmbA9cViCftexRTalgOeEnBB2M8EWTMPOKM4mmiUdrj7gzn7EERipiYyurokROjDYLrUR2v7C4WjwkIg6lCr-2FX7c1hWdG-2BLy9fosKOKhmiJKRq8PmmTgKEvcxxhcZLaVdLFrIiCqGMQ7ClnM74VdmnnvUysQ846y2hwYomvlM3ICOiI3MYXUORRb-2BUoQmWYv5FdemvCzENaJ69mnaei9ILReyDPv0r7cGOUToX9Gvu7vmE9ZKRxpEFxnga5-2BBbe-2FADjDfeVvybiUVst8ImNBZA28g8SR9QTR1z-2FsnHNTLS1loWhXsqu5nkA9TAEmM9b46snQqCGJKagteDahLupLw-2Fcp6aiwTK5LVOcLIaytFWizIditFnKYGpzPP8cLMMbhjXdXFrlCSRpOzhu9xlcpl3cDluzaFo3-2FFvkSvdnEqNhjq4n0WgWAIxb1Bked6bN4707z3W7bDVR86MbcpGXfiWNOCVWgiD5ljvFLAgQuNPrr3CCr7-2FvAjCw7c8gCmZhVb2CntPDcHhIAv4n9hmR6E6N7JJlnZ3U8F3n9HML5YTOO6VkOIKA-2FpB-2BfFIJ4cMk1w-2FS93j2VLo2xsDwXBuru7quY-3D>
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Redmond creates videos to share local preservation efforts with community
Check out this videos Redmond created to help promote local heritage preservation work happening in the community:

  *   Video on the Redmond Historical Landmarks Commission<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnSjKutZcTY>
  *   Video on the restoration of a Redmond Landmark: The Redmond City Hall, formerly the Redmond Union High School built in 1922<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utoNoNoBbZc>
Redmond is an Certified Local Government through the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The Certified Local Government (CLG) program is designed to promote historic preservation at the local level.  It is a federal program (National Park Service) that is administered by the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Local governments must meet certain qualifications to become "certified" and thereby qualify to receive federal grants through SHPO and additional technical assistance. To learn more about the program, visit https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/clg.aspx.
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Upcoming free Connecting to Collections Webinars in Oct. featuring fundraising and cemetery caretaking
Fundraising Alternatives
October 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
With the funding landscape rapidly shifting and federal funding for sustainable collections management and art conservation under threat, what are some ways that collections caretakers can leverage existing resources and opportunities that are already out there to support their short and long term collections care plans?  This lecture will highlight ways in which collection caretakers can utilize free/low cost resources currently available from the preservation field as well as key opportunities for collaboration to better understand, maintain, and advocate for their collections. Topics will include mutual aid, resource mobilization, and alternative fundraising models, such as crowdfunding and sponsorships.
Learn more and register here.<https://connectingtocollections.org/event/fundraising-alternatives/>
Introduction to Cemetery Care
October 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Want to care for grandma's grave? Does your historic site have a cemetery whose care has been assigned to you? Just love old cemeteries and want to do more? In this webinar we  will  discuss a wide range of cemetery care topics such as:  How to get started with a historic cemetery, Documentation and mapping tips, If and when do you need GPR, How do make maintenance decisions for your cemetery, and Basics for headstone cleaning.
Learn more and register here.<https://connectingtocollections.org/event/introduction-to-cemetery-care/>
Be sure to check out all of the archived webinars that anyone can access for free. They often have a resource list attached to the presentation materials. You can find all archived webinars here<https://connectingtocollections.org/webinar-archives/>.
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