A Warm Welcome to 2026’s New Board Members & Executive Leadership 2026 starts off with a change in organizational leadership and the addition of new board members. Current board member Larissa Rudnicki is now our president and Richard De Wolf is our secretary. Restore Oregon is privileged to have robust expertise with these leaders alongside […]
The Big Re-Think for Culture (and Heritage) in Oregon
Your Voice for Historic Preservation/Heritage/History is Needed – Please Attend The Big Re-Think for Culture (and Heritage) in Oregon The Cultural Advocacy Coalition Foundation is spearheading “The Big Re/Think,” a statewide initiative aiming to fortify Oregon’s cultural sector by fostering sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity. There are six workshops scheduled statewide to hear from the […]
Leadership Transition at Oregon’s State Office of Historic Preservation
Leadership Transition at Oregon’s State Office of Historic Preservation Pictured Above: Chrissy Curran Pictured Above: Chrissy Curran’s 25 years by the numbers; Graphic Credit OregonHeritage. Chrissy Curran, Oregon’s deputy state historic preservation officer (SHPO), retired at the end of June after 25 years of service. And, Ian Johnson has been appointed to the […]
Community Update from the University of Oregon’s Historic Preservation Program
Above: The comfort station at Deception Pass State Park in Washington was the location selected for the 2024 field school. Photo by Larissa Rudnicki The Pacific Northwest Preservation Field School by Allison Geary and Larissa Rudnicki Big things are happening with the University of Oregon’s Historic Preservation Program (UO HP). For starters, the program has […]
Oregon Caves Chateau’s Announcement in Salem as One of the 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
Pictured Above from L to R: Colin Deverell, National Parks Conservation Association, Nicole Possert, Restore Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek, Sue Densmore, Friends of the Oregon Caves & Chateau, Pam Bowman, National Trust for Historic Preservation. Photo Courtesy of the Office of Governor Kotek. Oregon Caves Chateau – One of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
Main Street America recognizes Sheri Stuart
Main Street America is proud to recognize Sheri Stuart, Oregon Main Street Coordinator at Oregon Main Street, as a 2025 Mary Means Leadership Award recipient. Main Street America announced Sheri Stuart, Main Street Coordinator for Oregon Main Street, as a 2025 Mary Means Leadership Award recipient. This prestigious award is the organization’s top honor, recognizing individuals who […]
Save the Date! Restoration Celebration 2023
Part awards show, part party, all fun-draiser. Every fall, Restore Oregon presents DeMuro Awards to dedicated teams working to preserve Oregon and honor its rich heritage. The award season culminates with a ceremony at the annual Restoration Celebration, but this event is so much more! Don’t think you have to be an award winner to […]
Portland’s LGBTQ+ Historic Resources
We’re Here: Portland’s LGBTQ+ Historic Resources Come Out in 2023 By Cayla McGrail June has recognized LGBTQ+ Pride since the 1970s, beginning with Christopher Street Liberation Day and other activities in New York City honoring the infamous 1969 Stonewall Inn Riots. These New York events quickly spread across the country, with marches, parades and festivals celebrating […]
Restore Oregon Launches the Albina Preservation Initiative
Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Historic Preservation Practices and the Lived Experiences of Black Communities in Oregon The Albina Preservation Initiative Focuses on Researching, Celebrating, and Educating Oregonians about Black History and Preservation in Oregon In effort to tell an inclusive story of Oregon’s past, Restore Oregon, Oregon’s only statewide nonprofit historic preservation organization is […]
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage
It must be MAY! Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage & All Things Historic Preservation! Celebrate Our Stories Join Lan Su to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! In partnership with more than 20 local cultural organizations, performers, and artists, we explore the history, traditions, and arts that make up […]