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Helpful Heritage Bulletins

 

                           

Oregon Heritage Commission Meeting
The Oregon Heritage Commission will hold a business meeting at 9 a.m. on October 23. The meeting will take place at the Prairie Creek Center, 104 Licht St., Enterprise Licht Roon/Harvey Conference Room, Enterprise, OR. Agenda items includes discussion of a statewide celebration designation, Oregon Heritage Traditions, Oregon Heritage Conference 2018 in Bend, a statewide digitization initiative, and technical outreach services. 

 

The Commission will also meet via conference call on November 6 at 1:00pm. Please see the agenda for access information.

Agenda

 

New Oregon Heritage Tradition Designation

Woodburn's Fiesta Mexicana has been designated an Oregon Heritage Tradition. Founded in 1964, this annual fiesta celebrates the variety of Latino or Hispanic cultures in Woodburn and the surrounding areas. 

Press release

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Another New Oregon Heritage Tradition Designation

We're equally proud to announce that the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival has also been designated an Oregon Heritage Tradition. This year marks its 50th anniversary celebrating the summer solstice and all things Scandinavian on Oregon's North Coast.  

Press release

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Digitization recommendations made
A regional summit hosted by the Oregon and Washington state libraries has made recommendations for digitization and digital projects. Shared standards, collaboration and training are among six recommendations. A follow-up summit will take place.
Heritage Plan gives directions to all 
The Oregon Heritage Plan contains strategies for the Oregon Heritage Commission and organizations throughout the state.
Read the Plan
 
History, archaeology library supports research

Examine hundreds of the studies about historic Oregon communities and sites, as well as use direct links to other research resources and find significant books.
Support from Cultural Trust 
The Oregon Heritage Commission is a recipient of funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. Support heritage and receive a tax credit by donating to the Oregon Cultural Trust.

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