State Historic Preservation Office

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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

2022 Excellence on Main Awards Announced! View videos here.
NEW REPORT: Impact of Oregon's Main Streets
2022 Fall Workshops: Change Managment for Heritage Organizations. More info and register.
Ground Penetrating Radar Demonstration - Free and open to the public. More info.
October Commission and Committee meetings

Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries - October 20-21
State Advistory Committee on Historic Preservation - October 21
Oregon Heritage Commmission - October 24

Oregon Heritage Commission seeks to fill vacancy for the Portland metro area. More info.
Oregon SHPO seeks public input on 2024-2029 Oregon Historic Preservation Plan. Public meeting and survey info.
Archaeological Permit Rulemaking open for comment. More info.
Promote the value of heritage resources in community disaster recovery.
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.