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<DIV>May is National Historic Preservation Month and a time for "Celebrating<BR>America's Treasures". Communities throughout Oregon are sharing<BR>significant historic sites and buildings that tell the stories of their<BR>past and recognizing contributions that individuals and organizations<BR>make to local preservation projects. <BR> <BR>“We encourage the public to tour historical sites found in Oregon,”<BR>said Roger Roper, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer. “Take<BR>the opportunity to attend an educational event featuring an aspect of<BR>Oregon’s history or historic preservation; explore the state’s vast<BR>heritage resources online; or become a member of a local preservation<BR>organization,” he added.<BR> <BR>A visit to <A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org">http://www.oregonheritage.org</A> (<BR><A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org">http://www.oregonheritage.org</A> ) is a good place to start for<BR>information about Oregon’s historic places. From there, plan your<BR>adventure using the Oregon Historic Sites Database to locate historic<BR>places listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Search for<BR>your favorite lighthouses, old houses, commercial buildings, or schools<BR>and plan your visit. <BR>-- Explore one of Oregon’s many unique historic downtowns. <BR>-- Stroll through historic neighborhoods and local museums. <BR>-- Tour a recently completed preservation project.<BR>-- Take a hike along one of Oregon’s 16 historic trails.<BR>-- Enjoy a state park and discover an historic site.<BR>-- Visit a local historic cemetery and participate in preservation<BR>activities. <BR>-- Read the Heritage Vitality Report.<BR>-- View a calendar of Historic Preservation Month events.</DIV>
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<DIV>The state heritage program, a part of the Oregon Park and Recreation<BR>Department, offers educational, financial and technical resources to<BR>those interested in preservation of Oregon’s historic places. Details<BR>are available online at <A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org">www.oregonheritage.org</A> (<BR><A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/">http://www.oregonheritage.org/</A> ) or by contacting<BR><A href="mailto:heritage.programs@state.or.us">heritage.programs@state.or.us</A>, or by phone at 503-986-0671.</DIV>
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<DIV>(Heritage organizations are encouraged to send this message to their<BR>members and community media.)<BR>___________________________________________</DIV>
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<DIV>Sheri Stuart, Coordinator</DIV>
<DIV>Oregon Main Street</DIV>
<DIV>725 Summer St., Suite C</DIV>
<DIV>Salem, OR 97301</DIV>
<DIV>503.986.0679</DIV>
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