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

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.
Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries seeks volunteers for Willamette Valley and Southern Oregon positions. Email Kuri Gill for information. Deadline to apply is January 9, 2023.
NEW REPORT: Impact of Oregon's Main Streets
Oregon SHPO seeks public input on 2024-2029 Oregon Historic Preservation Plan. Public meeting and survey info.
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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