2020-2025 Oregon Heritage Plan

"Oregon's heritage is the evidence of our past found in the ideas and things we have created, the traditions we kept, and the environment we have inherited. It is the brick of a historic downtown building, knowledge handed down through the generations, and the sounds from a traditional community celebration. Oregon's heritage holds create value. Sharing stories of the individuals and groups that have come before enables Oregonians to discover our place in the world. Exhibits and programs that examine freedom and achievement as well as injustice and struggle help provide critical awareness of where Oregonians came from and where we want to go. Preserving the character of historic downtowns created vital places to live and work and acts as a catalyst for economic development. Participating in traditions and commemorations inspires engaged citizens. Oregon's heritage links us to the past, while it influences how we think about the future. ...The 2020 Heritage Plan is a call to action for heritage efforts to unite around common goals. The Oregon Heritage Commission invites individuals and organizations to discuss these goals, consider how they align with institutional and regional opportunities, and join the Commission in this work. Together, individual steps will add up to important outcomes for the state resulting in more stories told, more people served, and more sustainable heritage organizations. The Heritage Commission provides grants, incentives, technical assistance, and recognition programs to support this work." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office, Parks and Recreation Department, administered by the State, Tribal, Local Plans and Grants division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

2020-2025 Oregon Heritage Plan

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