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| Historic Cemetery Clean Up |
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Linkville Cemetery marker cleaning
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Online Course
The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries offers this online course to teach people the best practices for the clean up and preservation of historic cemeteries. Those who complete the course will be invited to join the statewide Historic Cemetery Volunteer Corps. This list of willing volunteers who have passed the course will be available to cemetery organizations through the Historic Cemeteries Program Coordinator.
For more information contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill@state.or.us or 503-986-0685.
Follow these instruction to register for and take the online course using the ilearn system.
For Ideal operation of the course use these tips.
· iLearn is only compatible with the following web browsers:
- Internet Explorer
- Mozilla Firefox through version 9 only
· Disable pop-up blockers for iLearn (ilearn.oregon.gov) before beginning the training
· Make sure that the latest version of Adobe Flash Player is installed on your computer. Download Adobe Flash Player for free at get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
Steps to register and take the course.
1. Create a new account at ilearn.oregon.gov
- See job aid Create_New_Account.pdf
2. Activate your account
3. Login to iLearn with your login ID and password
4. Search for the Oregon Historic Cemetery Volunteer Corps training.
- See job aid “Take_An_Online_Course.pdf”
5. Complete the course
6. Take and pass the test
7. Close the testing window
8. Print your certificate
- See job aid “Print_A_Certificate.pdf”
Other tips
· How to change your password
- See job aid “Change_Password.pdf”
· How to change your email preference
- See job aid “Change_Email_Preference.pdf”
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| National Register Courses |
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Course Presentations Available for Download
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NR I - National Register Primer: Introduction to the National Register and How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation
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Provides an introduction to the National Register of Historic Places program in Oregon, and how to evaluate the integrity of a property, evaluate a property within its historic context, and identify a property’s type of significance using the National Register Criteria. |
NR_I.ppt |
NR II - Understanding the National Register Nomination Form and Photograph Policy
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Explains and reviews the latest National Register of Historic Places nomination form and photograph policy released by the National Park Service. |
NR_II.ppt |
| NR III - Understanding and Writing National Register Multiple Property Submissions |
Creating a Multiple Property Document is one of the most flexible ways to list thematically-related individual resources in the National Register as part of a Multiple Property Submission (MPS). Learn the specifics of the Multiple Property Document, its role within a MPS, and strategies for choosing a multiple property theme and writing registration requirements. |
NR_III.ppt |
| NR IV - Understanding and Writing National Register Historic District Nominations |
Writing a National Register nomination for a historic district is the best way to capture a number of historically significant properties within a contiguous and defined area. Learn how historic district nominations are different than single-property nominations and what additional documentation is required for a complete submission. |
NR_IV.ppt |
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| Oregon Heritage Conference |
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 The Oregon Heritage Conference is a great opportunity to make connections, form professional relationships, share ideas, and learn from others in the heritage, history, and historic preservation fields in Oregon.
-> Current conference details
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| Training & Workshops |
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 Heritage Programs offers training and workhops on a variety of heritage, history, and historic preservation topics, including:
| * National Register Nominations |
* Interpretation |
| * Historic Window Repair |
* Fundraising |
| * Collections Management |
* Research |
| * Grant Project Planning & Writing |
* Special Assessment |
| * Environmental Compliance |
* Historic Resource Survey |
-> Check Heritage Programs Calendar for trainings and workshops
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| Speakers Bureau |
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 Check out the list of presenters who can present information about northwest history, heritage, and historic preservation topics and issues. Current topics include:
| * Archaeology |
* Historic Cemteries |
| * Heritage Resources |
* Nonprofit Resources |
| * Historic Preservation |
* Teaching Resources |
| * Local & Regional History |
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-> Speakers Bureau - topics and presenters
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