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| General Information |
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Liberty Theatre, Astoria.
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The Oregon Heritage Conferences inform and inspire Oregonians involved in the state’s cultural heritage efforts. Attendees include community leaders, staff and volunteers from historical societies, museums, historic cemeteries, ethnic organizations, schools, historic preservation commissions, humanities groups, the tourism industry, economic development, history buffs and professional historians, youth, and local, tribal, state and federal governments.
The 2011 Oregon Heritage Conference will take place April 7-9 in Astoria, a community marking its 200th year. The theme will be "A Blockbuster Community: Heritage, Authenticity and Vision."
For more information about the Oregon Heritage Conference, contact Kyle Jansson at 503-986-0673 or heritage.info@state.or.us.
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| Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards |
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First Lady Mary Oberst presents a 2009 award.
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The 2010 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards were presented to three projects, an organization and an individual at the regional roundup in Oregon City. Information about the award winners is available by clicking here.
Nomination information for the 2011 Awards will be available in late 2010.
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| Oregon Heritage Fellowships |
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The Heritage Programs Division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department awards 1-3 fellowships to undergraduate students who are seniors and to graduate students for researching, writing and presenting a topic related to history, geography, archaeology, cultural heritage, or historic preservation. The Fellowship awardees will make their presentation April 8 at the Heritage Conference.
The deadline for applications is Oct. 20. For application information, visit the Fellowship website.
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