As part of its mission, the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in partnership with the community creates a statewide historic preservation plan every five years to identify what is special about Oregon and how best to preserve it for future generations. The plan addresses identifying and preserving historic places, educating the public about the State’s history, and building support for the organizations that curate our cultural legacy. This spring Oregon SHPO is asking Oregonians what makes Oregon’s heritage special to them in a series of 90 minute public meetings across the state. Participants will identify what issues matter most and how to best preserve our history. The first set of meetings took place in February and March in Eugene and La Grande. The following meetings will take place in April: April 4, 2017, 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., White Stag Building, Room 105, 70 NW Couch, Portland. April 5, 2017, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 1095 Duane Street, Astoria; April 12, 2017, 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m., City Hall, 411 SW 9th Street, Redmond; April 19, 2017, 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Medford Carnegie Library, 413 W. Main Street, Medford. Those interested in or associated with Oregon historic preservation efforts, museums, governments, cemeteries, archaeology, archives, historic trails, Main Street and other Oregon heritage related interests are encouraged to attend. Can’t make a meeting? Comment online! Our short survey asks for feedback on our services. Go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ORHeritagePartnerSurvey.
