State Historic Preservation Office

Welcome Page

How is Oregon's Heritage important to you?

We are seeking your input on the 2024-2029 Oregon Historic Preservation Plan!

roof repair on a historic cabin

Project Review & Compliance

students and archaeologists screening materials at an archaeological site in the Willamette Valley

Engage & Advocate

School house survey

Document & Find

monument cleaning in an historic cemetery

Preserve

Street view of historic downtown Independence

Designate

A dancer at the Fiesta Mexicana in Woodburn

Celebrate

Oregon Heritage News

NEW REPORT: Economic Impacts and Value of Oregon’s Heritage Organizations and Events & Communication Tool
Oregon Main Street Announces New Application Round for Top Tier Communities. More Info.
Applications open for grants through Oregon Heritage

Diamonds in the Rough - facade restoration
Oregon Historic Cemeteries Grant
Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant - downtown buildings
Oregon Museum Grant
Preserving Oregon - historicproperties and archaeology
Veterans and War Memorials Grant

NEW REPORT: Impact of Oregon's Main Streets
What's Up Downtown? A Playbook for Activating Oregon's Upper Stories report and tools released.
Launch of Northwest Digital Heritage as a tool for heritage organizations to get archives online and accessible.

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If you have questions about events, contact heritage.info@oprd.oregon.gov.