[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2026-05-13

Wed May 13 16:11:11 PDT 2026

Oregon Heritage News 2026-05-13
In this Issue:

  *   2026 Oregon Museum grant application review public meeting, May 14, 9am
  *   Article: National Register listed Tillamook Air Museum building working to recover from winter storm damage
  *   Registration is now open for AASLH-NCPH 2026
  *   Desert Dialogues: Building Place-Based Learning in Rural Communities
  *   Advisory Council on Historic Preservation develops historic preservation themed activity books for grades PreK-2nd
  *   Oregon Cultural Trust issues RFP for Contractor related to its 25th anniversary
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2026 Oregon Museum grant application review public meeting, May 14, 9am
On May 14, 2026 the Oregon Museum Grant committee will meet to score and rank the applications for the Oregon Museum Grant program. The meeting will be held by teleconference at 9:00 a.m. interested parties may access the meeting by registering<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I-hSflSXSN2gy1-LMUXSiQ> through Zoom. The meeting agenda<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2026MuseumGrantCmteAgenda.pdf> also includes the access information.
The recommendations from the committee will be forwarded to the Oregon Heritage Commission for final review and approval on May 27, 2026.
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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Article: National Register listed Tillamook Air Museum building working to recover from winter storm damage
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/central-coast/tillamook-air-museum-fema-funds-community-match-december-wind-storm/283-b23ef0be-5111-4ddf-be6b-1b7efa7e74d4
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Registration is now open for AASLH-NCPH 2026
Joint Conference of the National Council on Public History (NCPH) and the American Association of State and Local History (AASLH)

Register before August 3 for Early Bird rates.
Register Here<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fsite.pheedloop.com%2Fevent%2FAASLHNCPH2026%2Fhome/1/0100019e1c636ec9-df3699d6-05d0-4de9-aef7-7112bcd4e6c6-000000/--tPgKSjN8uqABSNVvp-MtWLcew=473>
Check out the Preliminary Program<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fncph.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FPrelim-Providence-May2026.pdf/1/0100019e1c636ec9-df3699d6-05d0-4de9-aef7-7112bcd4e6c6-000000/cDVTfh77gUWUcPjRDKE-xTF_kYs=473>
Conference Hub<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fncph.org%2Fconference%2F2026-annual-meeting%2F/1/0100019e1c636ec9-df3699d6-05d0-4de9-aef7-7112bcd4e6c6-000000/rdiBPzgH9mAAAeX5TlFGayU3vCg=473> with hotel information, FAQs, conference policies, and more
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Desert Dialogues: Building Place-Based Learning in Rural Communities
What if your informal learning organization (such as a museum, nature center, park, cultural center) could strengthen connections with the local community through meaningful, place-based learning experiences? Desert Dialogues is an 18-month hybrid program for rural museum teams in the West who want to reimagine their work through collaborative, community-centered practice.

The High Desert Museum invites teams of 2-3 people (two staff from the informal learning organization plus one community partner) to join a cohort learning journey that includes monthly virtual sessions, two multi-day workshops in Bend, Oregon, and hands-on support to design and implement a program in your own community. Participation is free. We cover all travel expenses and provide a $2,500 stipend for your local program. You'll gain practical skills, build lasting partnerships, and join a regional network of peers working in rural contexts.

Application deadline EXTENDED to Sunday, May 17th.

Learn more and apply at Desert Dialogues.<https://us.list-manage.com/1CMCGQYC9tM?e=f4886bfe41&c2id=6a8a78e8f44803d66cf21579b1326f2b>
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Advisory Council on Historic Preservation develops learning tools for youth
For National Historic Preservation Month, the ACHP, in cooperation with the Richard H. Jenrette Foundation<https://www.facebook.com/ClassicalAmericanHomesPreservationTrust?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZZkJ_M2rYDbBpNKJo-gDYWYbi7j4QHvQdfWqQfmoSJEAxUpM2NRin-uA0FsdpZK9mY8MrXlepRizohcJMraPZkgaP6GKURRIZnbFKSJVjxKm6qoMJ7oUUa8886X2uodsBNEbQwBPjgLq3fOfJvidEHLBJEebRCp7ppUWTeKyQJ0UykFssU56AQwkA4VPIZzMK0&__tn__=-%5dK-R>, has developed activity books that parents and teachers can download to teach children the importance of historic preservation. https://www.achp.gov/initiatives/educational-opportunities<https://www.achp.gov/initiatives/educational-opportunities?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExa2RGMDVuWmt2cjZVSnY5N3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4Dbcp_G6wqce89Y8bDiHj4JEAZJSiZ67AHfom5mGfPtyoOrZ-ecZFciJ6Esw_aem_Hvxp0gyc1u4Jzw4reYJIZA>
In the Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Preservation Pals Activity Guide, kids are guided through a series of fun puzzles and games. Through crosswords, matching games, mazes, and stories, young students learn vocabulary relating to preservation, find out about preservation careers, and take a pledge to be a Preservation Pal and help protect the special places that tell the story of our past. Download the PK-2 activity book here and be sure to share it!
Find the tools here<https://www.achp.gov/initiatives/educational-opportunities?fbclid=IwY2xjawRx4q9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrZEYwNW5aa3ZyNlVKdjk3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgNtyn8brCpx7z1jxsOIePgkQBklKJnrsAd-ibmYZ8-3Kg6tn55xkVyInoSz_aem_Hvxp0gyc1u4Jzw4reYJIZA>.
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Oregon Cultural Trust issues RFP for Contractor related to its 25th anniversary
The Oregon Cultural Trust is issuing a Request for Proposal for a Contractor to support the Trust's communication around its 25th anniversary, fundraising efforts and the implementation and elevation of its efforts to support arts, culture, heritage and humanities across the state.
https://oregonbuys.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=S-12300-00016768&external=true&parentUrl=close
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