[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2026-04-28

Tue Apr 28 09:38:58 PDT 2026

Oregon Heritage News 2026-04-28
In this Issue:

  *   Oregon's Cultural Items Taskforce begins work with museums and K12 school districts
  *   Museum Learning Hub provides free, self-paced training resources
  *   National Preservation Month Activities in Oregon during May
  *   Mellon-funded "First Comprehensive Map of Historic Places in the U.S."
  *   AASLH Engaging Younger Generations Webinar, May 6

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Oregon's Cultural Items Taskforce begins to work with museums and K12 school districts

In 2024, Governor Kotek reconvened the Cultural Items Task Force<https://www.oregon.gov/gov/eo/eo-24-06.pdf>, with the goal of obtaining information relating to tribal cultural items currently held in Oregon repositories<https://www.oregon.gov/gov/policies/pages/tribal-cultural-items-task-force.aspx>. In addition to state agencies, public universities, and community colleges, the Task Force is also asking K12 school districts and museums to join in this important work.

Please use this link<https://files.oprd.oregon.gov/index.php/s/ziYTmAQLKAK8boJ> to view a letter from the governor, requesting the assistance of Oregon museums. The letter will be emailed and mailed to museums across the state.

The first step is to identify museum liaisons to the Task Force; the contact's name and information can be reported to naomi.allen at oregon.gov<mailto:naomi.allen at oregon.gov>. In the coming months, the liaison will receive information about trainings, surveying tools and resources, and a proposed timeline.

Members of the Task Force will be presenting at the 2026 Oregon Heritage Conference on April 30, in a panel session titled, "Task Force on Oregon Tribal Cultural Items: History, Goals, Impact, and YOU." Additionally, you are welcome to contact the Task Force co-chair, Danny Santos at dpsantos1952 at gmail.com<mailto:dpsantos1952 at gmail.com> with questions.

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Museum Learning Hub provides free, self-paced training resources

The Museum Learning Hub<https://museum-hub.org/learning-modules/> began as a nationwide initiative organized by the six U.S. regional museum associations<https://museum-hub.org/partners/> and dedicated to providing free, self-paced training resources for small museums. The inaugural series of online trainings and resource toolkits focused on digital media and technology topics and was made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://www.imls.gov/> National Leadership Grant for Museums.

The Workplace Transformation Through Management Training Initiative, funded by a National Leadership Grant for Museums award from IMLS<https://westmuse.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=292ba30672daddc0764d36f0a&id=779c4b2819&e=f4886bfe41>, will expand current offerings to include online workshops and resources to build the capacity of frontline and middle managers.

This initiative will produce 24 training sessions/workshops organized into six (6) online training modules for publication on the Museum Learning Hub, along with six (6) toolkits. Topics to be covered in the series include:

  *   Introduction to Management
  *   Interpersonal Relations, Wellbeing and Self-Care
  *   Strategic Thinking and Change Management
  *   Financial Management
  *   Project Management
  *   Employee Life Cycle Management
Learn more about current and future learning modules here: https://museum-hub.org/learning-modules/

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Historic Preservation Month activities in Oregon
May is National Historic Preservation Month. Send your Oregon events to Oregon Heritage to promote in the Heritage News. Information can be sent to katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov>.
Deschutes County

  *   https://www.deschuteshistory.org/about-us/historic-preservation-month/

Gresham

  *   May 2, 11am-12:30pm
Walking Tour of Downtown Gresham
Gresham Historical Society, 410 N Main Ave, Gresham, OR 97030
Learn more about the history all around us on this easy, 1.5-hour walking tour of Downtown Gresham.  We'll be talking about commercial and residential buildings from various eras of Gresham's development and how these buildings still play an important role in our community. RSVP: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/ZHb6BNwfwPAspON0rJHskw

  *   5/23, 12pm-1pm
Historic Cemeteries Tour
West Gresham Campus, 330 W Powell Blvd, Gresham, OR 97030 (east parking lot)
On this free walking tour, learn about the colorful, poignant, and surprising stories contained in Gresham's historic cemeteries. This tour covers power dynamics of race and economic circumstance that past residents experienced while living and continued to experience in death. You'll find out about the first Japanese family to live in Oregon; a town marshal who was killed by a falling safe, and a mystery box of bones found in 1900, plus many more stories that bring our shared past to life in vibrant detail. RSVP: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/uCZySo0801bjeuitK79_sA
Salem

  *   The Salem Historic Landmarks Commission (https://www.cityofsalem.net/.../historic-landmarks...<https://www.cityofsalem.net/government/boards-commissions/historic-landmarks-commission?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExN3kxQXVmNjdqdnNsVno3dHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6rY7GApPIp50LImRjyrJlrJLd04vDuROEk0wLs7JGNiwt0yv3QR-aVXj6tOg_aem_vKZRojXOUcxxJFzQ9D1hQw>) is hosting several events and activities to celebrate Salem's history including walking tours, educational events and a historic photo contest. Join the free Windows Workshop on May 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register is required. Register here<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=tfaUCHR920mw4_ro-ciRk80n9ZILVjBOpQ5SHW8ci1hUODBJTlhIVFhCOTlDTzMzSUZUV0c3NUNHTi4u&route=shorturl&fbclid=IwY2xjawRPkrNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3eTFBdWY2N2p2c2xWejd0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjJrAs5Advsjf5Fyl-eR5O9LmQ04rRRAArkMKN8i9hVs-wjHFDhk4MCRxWoi_aem_E5mVR3hc9f90KkB1aqcnPQ>.
In recognition of Historic Preservation Month, Willamette Heritage Center will host a presentation on May 27 by Charles F. Sams III, American Conservationist. Sams will present "By Understanding Our Past, We Better Understand Ourselves: Preserving Our History & Stories for Generations to Come." More information about the Speaker Series and upcoming events is available at: https://www.willametteheritage.org/speakers-series/

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Mellon-funded "First Comprehensive Map of Historic Places in the U.S."
Mellon-funded "First Comprehensive Map of Historic Places in the U.S.": The National Preservation Atlas is a first-of-its-kind interactive public repository about America's historic places. By mapping sites and their legal protections, it aims to strengthen preservation efforts nationwide. "Through the NPA, we are making our history visible, our regulations transparent, and our future more grounded in the stories that made us who we are today." Read more.<https://u83566.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.-2FSmjcpO7c0puhLZteDUTglhUQ8OugmPNwKz1d6BDX2c0aDlU2dzPvojHRNQlRLo3I8mOgqz-2FPg3ExRLVjtzdExm1QK0TLFOo24phg5oWwXNRAskbiI6o8xcM3ZQ72uLE6fvypJQA2jvtXn8-2FHUpvH-2Bh0czw2glzrxliEgGZQKbLCwSKzp1mx0TQ9OO-2FV0qYTLQ1tzZuixLCPnSTE-2FCROYZ6xq2heh3DEQmoqtOnSPt-2FsxlPmpVGwRMXVZr7DdX35uZWBb57Dk4H7l5ImdJru9SgnD-2ByfR6S0nwoPB45AakM-3Dc3Ci_mQgQcPVJOAOvGzPbJ5Z8884yuPAPfTcSGBfVyHYckylxfRzcjUxcClHUuCQ2hEoNm12mEZoUeVcWG9LcTFHkUoPsbiJMhoRP60CQ8bg9n37-2FZ6ciCM78FHDnR9D2IMXkTjx2dmV3Se4lvUqrWNj9IAEeqY60vzJnTOOQmuqhbItvQh5IeSbRlb7PBI25SI5GVC7k3bwTyUDVHkGdA8NlhCF4BAVZkN-2F4rwEgnEbXP7RYdFRKtWB3Hgvi1tSjUB-2FsNgKXwsxMMmzR4BBeYx4WszCnb9tSSd0JAWF-2FmnXL6a84DxFiVWmS5PB-2BB4YIP2WZk1AVnMWXYPYKQBhkRMsPDHf-2FYlcSIvMdEaYX18Q3eK2-2FPnzR8kmqPwqskV21mgSCRMM75csmKdUVc8YhZnOzOk2BRpDtSUJIro-2Fz4cEj-2FqxphxC-2BBkHCNpa1iy3ZJMdpi6eVsgNdpIISlWxXNgBD3hAftvGrNWEdOidK0hwrmsCICrRtA6K-2Bf6loyvyhr1-2BFnAgXt6xh9ZA5y8AcorDGR92-2ByLKZFt4DDshJ7LihL7aPYy9atMNRHlPppfQHkr7av978FBK0Igb-2FUg7mtSWbCNucnKuKO8Z-2BKlJz8CWzor5RLBTuQlPgwY1fA8NiS7R9cCM3de96cxeXq9nC-2BMUV8Rr2LHXqa8xJL3of7tUL4oM-3D>
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AASLH Engaging Younger Generations Webinar, May 6
Engaging Younger Generations
Webinar
May 6
3 p.m. Eastern
$25 AASLH Members | $45 Nonmembers
Register Here<https://u83566.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.JKc0qhVFcTPfMDenuxAd6APaF8kJiPdYBHWStFkIzvIdjhEzcLhJccPVq7F9uR0aYUJEkD2bmJ0sQ2kBPntXKC1hS6J5Q7XWDHe0nOMSaVhC9aHIblGKYiUtwUaBksu4mtyGC2DqWGyYluEJRCSXKVeIeoVDj5mBCyKbrqSJGM0Flbtywd7f3jyB2SwqVn7gyB2wgDYJBydUX-2FBw9HuFBQ-3D-3DKvvc_mQgQcPVJOAOvGzPbJ5Z8884yuPAPfTcSGBfVyHYckylxfRzcjUxcClHUuCQ2hEoNm12mEZoUeVcWG9LcTFHkUoPsbiJMhoRP60CQ8bg9n37-2FZ6ciCM78FHDnR9D2IMXkTjx2dmV3Se4lvUqrWNj9IAEeqY60vzJnTOOQmuqhbItvQh5IeSbRlb7PBI25SI5GVC7k3bwTyUDVHkGdA8NlhCF4BAVZkN-2F4rwEgnEbXP7RYdFRKtWB3Hgvi1tSjUB-2Fs-2Bdwe-2Fbtdbq3geVAfCN6r4EzH3QHfJnToY7lcUIasC-2Bbo6dUEs4-2F7X2rgG2qYeWdSQnbYnjuWJPfYSAFJ41M0JENoX745-2BIv5ui9oEXuUilzmqEaDIA-2Fj3tBmu2Z8TlT7iYqOjIKFkVx5qA338yLVb8-2BNZJD4kBojpe9PeZs5J5aqp6w0qy4IYgL-2Fzp4DHpQl6DXu9oNC8v9f7VeAtrruw2ubKWZUFdOkqVjAS-2FHNkb8jm7hBEFKyafGbpsch0QS9Ng6UIqkYNYN7QY83NJA10CiAKfTFFdKTZFx-2BtjLr4GzB8hL2MsDu3A6J-2F1yxXByO5y3o9eS-2F-2FsOhYzySCoVIJBx-2BWnaAi9o1n-2BHAOifxgbEnXXG9WI1pW-2Bt0pYX3jHuJZ6ZI7sPFmDUl8d6jH-2FGl7Dev-2Bj2UpidCgcY-2BbKjNwEU-3D>
An enduring challenge for nearly every history organization or site is engaging younger generations. Luckily, there's an organization dedicated to strengthening ties between youth and history organizations: Made By Us. Attendees to this webinar will hear directly from Made By Us leadership about research and insights that can help history organizations more effectively appeal to and serve youth audiences.
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