THE ANNUAL PETS 'N PRESERVATION 2026 CALENDAR PHOTO CONTEST
2025-06-26 08:00 - 2025-07-31 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles)
Attention pet owners and history fans!
THE ANNUAL PETS ‘N PRESERVATION CALENDAR PHOTO CONTEST IS HERE
Entries for the 2026 Pets ‘n Preservation calendar are open now through August 1, 2025.
Enter Your Pet Today – Cover Shot Wins $150!
Our premier photo contest honors all types of animal friends.
We encourage you to photograph your birds, bunnies, and horses (or any other pet) with a historic (40+ year old) place and enter!
Our expert panel of judges will review the submissions and narrow down to our winning cover shot—plus an additional 11 calendar pets.
The place is important – location can be anything from your front porch to a national registered historic place…it just must be at least 40 years old.
We will select one photo to serve as the cover spot (which will be awarded $150)!

Entering the Pets n’ Preservation contest is easy!
Here’s how the contest works:
• FIRST, Nominate your pet!
Complete the short survey and drop the high resolution photo of your pet in front of a historic place in the drop box before August 1st.
ENTER YOUR PET PHOTO HERE

• SECOND, Shamelessly promote your pet by posting your furry besties at your favorite old place.
Use #petsnpreservation and tag us on social @restoreoregon, so we can see it.

Join us and Participate in Post Your Pet Wednesday!
Be sure to follow @RestoreOregon on:
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
We’ll give you inspiration each week by sharing previous Pets n’ Preservation photos on our socials.
Check out some winners from years past for inspiration on our socials!

Honor Your Loyal Pet and Raise Awareness for Historic Preservation Today!
Got Questions?
Email nora@restoreoregon.org
Good luck!

HOME TOUR – OREGON MADE: Experience Northwest Regional Modernism
2025-09-27 10:00 - 16:00
OREGON MADE: Experience Northwest Regional Modernism
a modern home tour of 3 homes benefiting Restore Oregon
On Saturday, September 27th, Restore Oregon invites you to explore the intersection of Modern Architecture and the Pacific Northwest.
This self-guided driving tour showcases a regional form of Modernism that highlights a connection to the landscape by blurring the boundaries between inside and outside and often by bringing the outside in, literally, with the incorporation of local materials.
Learn More About The Tour Here!

DETAILS
Date: September 27, 2025
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Self-Guided Driving Tour from the West Hills to West Linn
Ticket: $45
*Secure the $40 early bird ticket price BEFORE September 4th.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

Restoration Celebration 2025
2025-10-24 16:30 - 19:00
Join Oregon’s Leaders in the Preservation Industry for the Restoration Celebration, DeMuro Preservation Awards 2025

Part Celebration, Part Impact, and All Fun!

One night a year, we reflect on and celebrate the work done throughout Oregon and honor the tireless teams that have renovated, rehabbed, and restored some of Oregon’s most loved places—but we’re thankful for them every day!
Help Power Our Mission
We’ll raise funds to support Restore Oregon’s work, assisting projects that have yet to be completed and helping those often at risk of terrible historic loss.
Celebrating Oregon
Help Restore Oregon continue to empower Oregonians to reimagine and transform their communities through preservation and reuse of historic and cultural places.

Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 4:30-7:00pm
Location: at The Redd on Salmon Street
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

Learn More Here:
Restoration Celebration 2025

MS SPIRIT SOIRÉE
2026-03-15 16:00 - 18:00
Start your 2026 M|S Experience off with the
Modernist Society Cocktail Party: SPIRIT SOIRÉE
Our annual M|S Cocktail Party will be held at Wilhelm, Portland’s Mausoleum. Guides will share many stories about the historic building, the changes it has seen, and historical tales of those who rest within. Just as our events feature the craftsmanship and design of buildings, a tour of the mausoleum will offer a visual respite, showcasing beautiful elements throughout, including intricate stained glass and wood-carved art.
Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, along with delicious hors d’oeuvres, while reconnecting with friends and networking with fellow Modernism enthusiasts.

Event Details
Date: Sunday, March 15th
Location: Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial Mausoleum; Sellwood, OR
To attend the Soirée and all of our Modernism events JOIN THE MODERNIST SOCIETY TODAY!

Learn More About The Restore Oregon Modernist Society Here.
