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HERITAGE PROGRAMS
Sprinter Mack Robinson was a star runner for the University of Oregon and the US Olympic team in the 1930s. Register now for the 2008 Oregon Heritage Conference
Known around the world as Track Town USA, Eugene's unique athletic heritage provides the setting for a fast-paced, inspiring and informative May 4-6. Join hundreds of other Oregon heritage and community leaders for both practical tips and inspiration from more than 30 sessions, tours, and workshops.

"Go the Distance! Sustain Oregon's Heritage" is the conference theme. Authors James Loewen and Bob Welch are plenary speakers.

Staff and volunteers from historical societies, historic landmarks commissions, schools, archaeological organizations, humanities groups, local and state agencies, museums, tourism and economic development organizations, tribal and federal governments, and history buffs have attended previous conferences.
QUICK LINKS
Elisabeth Potter Historic Preservation Advocacy & Education Awards
Apply now for the 2008 Elisabeth Potter Historic Preservation Advocacy & Education Awards, which will provide winning recipients with funds to travel to a conference or workshop that can benefit them in their local community's historic preservation efforts. Download the information sheet and application form from the link below, or call 503-986-0671 to have same mailed to you. MAY 16th APPLICATION DEADLINE!
News and Events
Historic Preservation Month Events in Oregon
A long list of interesting activities being held in various regions of the state have now been posted on our website Events Calendar. If your community or organization is sponsoring a special "Preservation Month" event and you would like to be included in this list, email the event description, date/time, location & contact info to Heritage.Programs@state.or.us .
Historic Properties Open House Schedule
Browse or download an Open House schedule (dates and times) of National Register-listed historic properties.
Cultural Heritage Courier
Cover page of the Cultural Heritage Courier
The Courier is our online publication posted 2-3 times per year and contains articles of interest to historic preservationists, archaeologists, historians and others who enjoy reading about the many facets of Oregon's heritage.
Upcoming Heritage Programs Meetings and Events
Check on meeting dates for the Oregon Heritage Commission, the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries, the Oregon Historic Trails Advisory Council, and the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation. Various Heritage Programs deadline dates are also found here.
 

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