On Sunday, July 23, Oregon Heritage Commissioners gathered in Roseburg to tour heritage efforts including the Douglas County Museum, IOOF Historic Cemetery, Floed-Lane House, and Oregon Main Street. On July 24, a public business meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at the Douglas County Museum located at 123 Museum Drive. Its agenda includes review and discussion of the Oregon Heritage Plan 2014-2019, Oregon Heritage Traditions, Oregon Heritage Conference 2018 in Bend, a statewide digitization initiative, and technical outreach services. The Heritage Commission is comprised of nine people representing Oregon’s heritage and geographical diversity who have been appointed by the Governor. There are nine advisory representatives from state agencies and statewide organizations. The mission of the Oregon Heritage Commission is to secure, sustain, and enhance Oregon’s heritage by ensuring coordination of heritage initiatives by public and private organizations; advocacy on its behalf; education of the public about its extent and value; and promotion and celebration of its diversity. For more information, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Oregon Heritage Commission Coordinator Todd Mayberry at 503-986-0696 or Todd.Mayberry@oregon.gov.
