Salem Culture and Heritage Forum

Salem Culture and Heritage Forum A group formed by Salem's heritage organizations in order to preserve and promote the history & cult

The Salem Capital of Culture Forum facilitates communication and collaboration between cultural-heritage organizations, in Marion and Polk counties, to enhance visitation and community engagement.

Spotlight on the Pioneer Cemetery- April 2, 2022 In 2017 Salem’s Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) established a goal ...
03/16/2022

Spotlight on the Pioneer Cemetery- April 2, 2022 In 2017 Salem’s Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) established a goal to learn more about Salem’s Chinese heritage. Initial research was based upon a single 1963 photo published in the Oregon Statesman newspaper of a “shrine” uncovered in cleanups of Salem’s Pioneer Cemetery. Archaeological excavations were conducted in 2017 and 2018 which revealed a flat cement slab with three holes with a partial raised section along one edge and a marble tablet with a Chinese inscription....

Spotlight on the Pioneer Cemetery- April 2, 2022 In 2017 Salem’s Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) established a goal to learn more about Salem’s Chinese heritage. Initial research was …

Capital Cornerstones – Outdoor History Panels - COMING SOON! Seven electrical boxes in Salem will be wrapped with a viny...
06/11/2019

Capital Cornerstones – Outdoor History Panels - COMING SOON! Seven electrical boxes in Salem will be wrapped with a vinyl material that is printed with facts and photos about Salem’s history These vinyl wraps will last for many years but can be easily removed if necessary Graffiti resistant material Each box text will be translated into an appropriate language (Spanish, Chinese, or a Kalapuyan dialect) [ 386 more words ]

Capital Cornerstones – Outdoor History Panels – COMING SOON! Seven electrical boxes in Salem will be wrapped with a vinyl material that is printed with facts and photos about Salem’s history …

A family-friendly event that gives Oregonians a close up view of the state’s historic records, including Oregon’s origin...
09/26/2018

A family-friendly event that gives Oregonians a close up view of the state’s historic records, including Oregon’s original Constitution. Saturday, October 6 from 10:00am to 3:00pm In recognition of National Archives Month, the Oregon State Archives will hold its annual Open House on Saturday, October 6 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The event will include a new gallery exhibit on the history of the Oregon State Fair. [ 160 more words ]

A family-friendly event that gives Oregonians a close up view of the state’s historic records, including Oregon’s original Constitution. Saturday, October 6 from 10:00am to 3:00pm In recognition of…

Oregon Cultural Trust Grants! It’s crunch time for cultural grant writers in Oregon – applications for FY2019 Cultural D...
04/19/2018

Oregon Cultural Trust Grants! It’s crunch time for cultural grant writers in Oregon – applications for FY2019 Cultural Development Grants are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 13. The grants are designed to support cultural projects that address one of four application categories: access; preservation; creativity; and capacity. In 2017 the Cultural Trust awarded 86 grants ranging from $5,000 to $40,000, with an average grant amount of $11,050. [ 105 more words ]

Oregon Cultural Trust Grants! It’s crunch time for cultural grant writers in Oregon – applications for FY2019 Cultural Development Grants are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 13. The grants are desig…

Qing Ming Festival and Blessing at the Salem Pioneer Cemetery, near the Chinese Shrine at 10:00am on April 5th This fest...
03/15/2018

Qing Ming Festival and Blessing at the Salem Pioneer Cemetery, near the Chinese Shrine at 10:00am on April 5th This festival is a traditional Chinese festival which involves cleaning ancestors' graves and paying them homage. We will be honoring the Chinese citizens that lived and died in Salem around the turn of the twentieth century. All are welcome! Please join us!

Qing Ming Festival and Blessing at the Salem Pioneer Cemetery, near the Chinese Shrine at 10:00am on April 5th This festival is a traditional Chinese festival which involves cleaning ancestors& #821…

Thursday, February 22nd at 12pm During the decade of the 1850s, the Oregon Territory progressed toward statehood in an a...
02/22/2018

Thursday, February 22nd at 12pm During the decade of the 1850s, the Oregon Territory progressed toward statehood in an atmosphere of intense political passion and conflict. Editors of rival newspapers blamed a group of young men whom they named the "Salem Clique" for the bitter party struggles of the time. Led by Asahel Bush, editor of the Oregon Statesman, the Salem Clique was accused of dictatorship, corruption, and the intention of imposing slavery on the Territory. [ 127 more words ]

Thursday, February 22nd at 12pm During the decade of the 1850s, the Oregon Territory progressed toward statehood in an atmosphere of intense political passion and conflict. Editors of rival newspap…

More than $5 million in funding will be on the table when Oregon Cultural Trust Manager Aili Schreiner joins with collea...
02/12/2018

More than $5 million in funding will be on the table when Oregon Cultural Trust Manager Aili Schreiner joins with colleagues from the Cultural Trust’s Statewide Partners and other funders Feb. 6 through March 8 for “Conversations with Funders and Partners,” a 14-stop state tour. Attendees will learn about grant programs available from multiple grantmakers and will have the opportunity to discuss their projects and programming (find shared Grant Calendar here). Other statewide programming resources also will be presented. Make sure to check out the schedule here!

More than $5 million in funding will be on the table when Oregon Cultural Trust Manager Aili Schreiner joins with colleagues from the Cultural Trust’s Statewide Partners and other funders Feb. 6 th…

Open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center's exhibit "Timber Culture" will be on display in the O...
02/08/2018

Open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center's exhibit "Timber Culture" will be on display in the Oregon State Capitol Galleria for part of Black History Month. The exhibit offers an exclusive look at Oregon's multicultural logging industry. The exhibit depicts the lives of loggers and their families drawn together from different cultures during the great migration. Visit tinyurl.com/chg-maxville to learn more. [ 64 more words ]

http://salemcultureandheritageforum.org/2018/02/08/jan-29th-feb-15th-timber-culture-at-the-state-capitol/

Open Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center’s exhibit “Timber Culture” will be on display in the Oregon State Capitol Galleria for part of Black History Mont…

Make sure to join the Salem Art Association for their 19th Annual Clay Ball: Silver Screen. This event will take place o...
02/07/2018

Make sure to join the Salem Art Association for their 19th Annual Clay Ball: Silver Screen. This event will take place on Saturday, February 24th from 5:30-10pm at the Salem Convention Center. Featuring a charity auction and gourmet food and wine, this fabulous annual fundraiser will be one for the ages! Get your tickets today!

Make sure to join the Salem Art Association for their 19th Annual Clay Ball: Silver Screen. This event will take place on Saturday, February 24th from 5:30-10pm at the Salem Convention Center. Fea…

Join the Willamette Heritage Center for their new exhibit starting on January 27th and running through April 21st. Arriv...
01/22/2018

Join the Willamette Heritage Center for their new exhibit starting on January 27th and running through April 21st. Arrival: Stories of Migration, Immigration, and Journeys in the Mid-Willamette Valley This is the 8th Annual Heritage Invitational Exhibit. WHC joins with organizations from all over the valley to present you with this special exhibit about how and why people came to the Willamette Valley. Check out this link for more information!

Join the Willamette Heritage Center for their new exhibit starting on January 27th and running through April 21st. Arrival: Stories of Migration, Immigration, and Journeys in the Mid-Willamette Val…

Make sure to join the Bush Barn Art Center for Fine Art Friday on Friday, January 19th from 5:30-7:30 pm! On view during...
01/10/2018

Make sure to join the Bush Barn Art Center for Fine Art Friday on Friday, January 19th from 5:30-7:30 pm! On view during the first reception of 2018 will be Nancy Lindburg – Images of Time: 65 Years of Art and Life; Matthew Boulay: Combat Grass; Featured Artist: Stephen Kekule; Emerging Artist: Aaron Wilson; and Artist-in-Residence: Eilish Gormley… [ 25 more words ]

Make sure to join the Bush Barn Art Center for Fine Art Friday on Friday, January 19th from 5:30-7:30 pm! On view during the first reception of 2018 will be Nancy Lindburg – Images of Time: 65 Year…

This annual holiday event is a must-see! There's everything both adults and children will love: activities, seasonal foo...
12/12/2017

This annual holiday event is a must-see! There's everything both adults and children will love: activities, seasonal food and drink, lights, history, and of course Santa! Every night from 5:30-8:00pm. Check out this link for more information!

This annual holiday event is a must-see! There’s everything both adults and children will love: activities, seasonal food and drink, lights, history, and of course Santa! Every night from 5:3…

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