[HistoricCemeterieslistserv] Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is seeking new members (Portland and NE Oregon)

[GILL Kuri * OPRD]

State historic cemeteries commission seeks members
The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is seeking one new member each for positions in the Portland area and northeastern Oregon.

The Commission is seeking members with knowledge related to, or interest in, cemeteries, historic preservation, genealogy, cultural and burial practices of ethnic groups found in Oregon, landscape and native plants, history and other related topics.
The Commission is housed in Oregon Heritage of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Oregon Heritage includes the State Historic Preservation Office. We provide grants and technical assistance for the documentation, preservation, interpretation and sharing of Oregon Heritage. This may include historic buildings, archaeological sites, museums, archives, historic cemeteries, oral history, etc.

The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is comprised of seven citizens and is empowered by the Legislature to develop and maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries in Oregon, make recommendations for funding, obtain grant funding, seek legislative appropriations for historic cemeteries, and assist in the coordination of restoration, renovation and maintenance of historic cemeteries statewide.

The group meets four times per year in different locations around the state. There may be an occasional additional meeting for extra projects, programs, and grant selection. Commissioners are also asked to provide informal meetings in their regions and work on other projects outside of meeting time. Travel costs are reimbursed.

To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to commission coordinator Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov> or 503-986-0685. Please include your reasons for wanting to serve on the commission, any skills or knowledge you will bring to its work, and ideas or goals you have for your participation. Please submit your information before September 15, 2025.

More information about the Historic Cemeteries program is available online at 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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