[HistoricCemeterieslistserv] Historic cemeteries commission offers Interpretation in Historic Cemeteries presentation and meets July 15

[GILL Kuri * OPRD]

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The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet via online meeting on July 15 at 1:00 p.m. The agenda includes discussion of the Oregon Preservation Plan and the Oregon Heritage Plan and how the commission’s work relates to these. The meeting is open to the public and the agenda <https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2021JulyConfCallOCHCagenda.pdf> includes an opportunity for public comment.

The commission is also offering an online presentation, Interpretation in Historic Cemeteries, also on July 15 at 5:00 p.m. Becky Soules will present an overview of recent work at the Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery and discuss some of the challenges in creating engaging interpretative materials for the site. Established in 1888, the cemetery encompasses four acres of greenspace near downtown Coos Bay and has more than 2000 gravesites. However, it has suffered from extensive neglect and vandalism for much of its history. In recent years, grants from the commission and Travel Oregon have funded a new interpretative display at the cemetery’s main entrance. Becky will share some of the strategies that she used in designing the new signage -- endeavoring to provide an overview of the cemetery's history while also telling the stories of some of the diverse individuals buried in the cemetery. Register <https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlcuquqDkuH9Ga9hh6etQ91IPiCwLSa_kF> in advance to attend the free presentation.

State law established the seven-member Commission to maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon; promote public education on the significance of historic cemeteries; and help obtain financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearances. For more information about commission activities, contact coordinator Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail at kuri.gill at oregon.gov<mailto:kuri.gill at oregon.gov>.

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 call-in details and the agenda or more information about the commission, visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org>.


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Kuri Gill (she, her, hers) |  Oregon Heritage Grants & Outreach Coordinator
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Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries
Desk:  (503)986-0685 cell: (503)383-6787
725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, Oregon 97301

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