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WHC Calendar of Events February 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 Date and Time Event Cost February 2014 Now through Saturday, March 8 February 6, 13, 20 and 27 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Thursday, February 13 Leave the WHC at 8:30 am, returning around 4:00 pm Thursday February 20 6:00 8:00 pm March 2014 Saturday, March 8 through Monday, May 31 Saturday, March 15 Leave the WHC at 9:30 am, returning by 3:00 pm Saturday, March 22 1:00 pm April 2014 Friday, April 4 5:00 pm Thursday, April 10 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Friday, April 11 Monday, May 26 Thursday, April 24 5:30-7:00 pm Special Exhibition: 4th Annual Heritage Invitational: All the Live Long Day: Work in the Valley Docent Training Day Trippers: Heritage Bus Trip - Pendleton s Washougal Mill and Oregon Historical Society WHC Annual Meeting Presentation of the WHC annual report Special Exhibition: Roses of Old Oregon: Telling History Through the Stories of Roses Day Trippers: Heritage Bus Trip - Jesse H. Settlemier House and Aurora Colony Museum Special Northwest Rose Historians Event Celebrates Fr. Schoener s 150th Birthday Deadline for submission of nominations for the WHC s Heritage Awards Special Exhibition: River People: Chinookan Peoples of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers Members Only Opening Reception Special Exhibition: River People: Chinookan Peoples of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers opens to the public Volunteer Recognition Banquet Saturday, April 26 Day Trippers: Heritage Bus Trip - TBD TBD May 2014 Free with museum admission. Contact Kathleen Schulte at kathleens@willametteheritage.org or 503-585-7012 ext 254. $35 for Members; $40 for Non- Members. Pre-register by February 7. See page 3. Member event. Free with museum admission. See page 4. $35 for Members; $40 for Non- Members. Pre-register by March 7. See page 3. See page 4. See page 7 Member event. See page 5. Free with museum admission. See page 5. Free for 2013 volunteers. Thursday, May 1 Saturday, May 10 11:00 am Saturday, May 10 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Teen Interpreter Program (TIP) applications available Opening of the new exhibits in the John Boon House Sheep to Shawl Festival Contact Kathleen Schulte at kathleens@willametteheritage.org or 503-585-7012 ext 254. See page 5. Free. See cover for more information. Free. See cover for more information. continued on page 3 Call 503-585-7012 or visit www.willametteheritage.org for more information. Program & Event Guide - Spring/Summer 2014 2
continued from page 2 WHC Calendar of Events February 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 June 2014 Event Cost Thursday, June 19 5:30 pm in the Dye House Special Exhibition: Boys of Summer - Mid-Valley Baseball Members Only Opening Reception Friday, June 20 - Friday, August 16 Special Exhibition: Boys of Summer - Mid-Valley Baseball opens to the public Saturday, June 21 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Monday, June 23 - Wednesday, June 25 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Annual Heritage Awards and Banquet Fundraiser. Featured speaker: Jane Kirkpatrick Teen Interpreter Program (TIP) Training Monday, June 23 - Saturday, August 30 Teen Interpreter Program (TIP) See page 5. Saturday, June 28 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Sizzling Saturday Family Fun Day. Seven Super Saturdays: June 28; July 19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16, 23. Each Saturday a new theme with activities, games, crafts and fun for the whole family. At least one parent or adult and up to four children between ages 4 and 14. Member event. See page 4. Free with museum admission. See page 4. Reservations required. Contact Amy Vandegrift at amyv@willametteheritage.org or 503-585-7012 x 253. See page 7. Contact Kathleen Schulte at kathleens@willametteheritage.org or 503-585-7012 ext 254. See page 5. $50 per family. Pre-registration required. Contact Kathleen Schulte at kathleens@willametteheritage.org 503-585-7012 ext 254. Day Trippers: Heritage Bus Trips Pendleton s Washougal Mill and Oregon Historical Society Thursday, February 13, 2014 Join us for a work trip to Pendleton s Washougal Mill to tour the facility and their store. We will lunch in Camas and then head over to the Oregon Historical Society to view their Pendleton exhibition. Costs are $35 for Members and $40 for Non-Members. Pre-register by Friday, February 7. The van leaves the WHC parking lot at 8:30 am, returning around 4:00 pm. Jesse H. Settlemier House and Aurora Colony Museum Saturday, March 15, 2014 In March we visit the historic Jesse H. Settlemier House, an 1892 Victorian/Craftsman home in Woodburn, located on nearly 3 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. After a stop for lunch, we tour the Aurora Colony Museum. Costs are $35 for Members and $40 for Non-Members. Pre-register by Friday, March 7. The van leaves the WHC parking lot at 9:30 am, returning by 3:00 pm. Program & Event Guide - Spring/Summer 2014 3
Willamette Heritage Center Special Exhibitions Program & Event Guide - Spring/Ssummer 2014 4
Willamette Heritage Center Special Exhibitions Teen Interpreter Program The Teen Interpreter Program challenges high school students to explore Oregon s history through drama. In this summer volunteer program, students plan, research and present living history programs and demonstrations to museum visitors. Applications available May 1 on our website www.willametteheritage.org or through our office. Students ages 14 to 18 years old are invited to apply. Space is limited. The cost is $100 for the summer. Scholarships are available. Teen Interpreter Program (TIP) Training Monday, June 23 - Wednesday, June 25 Teen Interpreter Program (TIP) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday, June 23 - Saturday, August 30 Contact Kathleen Schulte at kathleens@willametteheritage.org or 503-585-7012 ext 254. Program & Event Guide - Spring/Summer 2014 5
Assure future generations access to their history through your planned giving. Help sustain the Willamette Heritage Center through your will and estate plans. Your gift will maintain exhibits, aid preservation, enhance education, provide for scholarly research, and present historical dialogue. You can support the WHC through a bequest, charitable gifts annuities, life insurance, stocks, bonds, cash or real property. For specific information on how to include the WHC in your estate plan, please contact Amy Vandegrift, Development Director at 503-585-7012 x 253 or amyv@willametteheritage.org. Are You a Member? If you are not a member of the Willamette Heritage Center, please consider joining. You may use the form below. Your membership gives you free admission to the museum and research library any time we are open, free admission to Magic at the Mill and other special events and member discounts on others programs, plus the program guide, newsletter, Mill-E news e-blasts, and special member openings for new exhibits. BE a part of this great community resource! Willamette Heritage Center Membership 1313 Mill St. SE Salem, OR 97301 (503) 585-7012 Name Address City State Zip Phone E-mail Heritage Club $1,000 Household $50 Willamette Mission $ 500 Individual $40 Dye Master $ 250 Senior (55+) $30 Millwright $ 100 Student Scholar $15 Credit Card: type # Check # VISA, Master Card, Discover) Exp. Date 3-digit code Office: Date Received Program & Event Guide - Spring/Summer 2014 6
Willamette Heritage Center Annual Heritage Awards and Banquet Fundraiser Saturday, June 21, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Featured Speaker: Jane Kirkpatrick Reviewers and readers alike acclaim Jane s work as unique in a world of storytellers. Kirkpatrick s books enfold the reader. They whisper let me tell you about a woman who They find a secret place in each of us and bring it gently to the surface. The Statesman Journal, Salem, Oregon. While ranching and consulting on an Indian reservation, Jane produced 25 bestselling and awardwinning fiction and non-fiction including the New York Times bestseller A Log Cabin Christmas and the Carol Award for 2013 as the best Christian historical fiction for Where Lilacs Still Bloom. Her works have sold over 500,000 copies and been translated into foreign languages. Creating stories from the lives of actual historical women or events, Jane s focus is on telling stories that inspire and encourage. Her non-fiction titles reflect her Clinical Social Work experience and her understanding of the healing power of stories. Jane now lives with her husband Jerry and two dogs near Bend in Central Oregon. She s a lively presenter who has spoken about the power of story throughout the world. Reservations required. Contact Amy Vandegrift at amyv@willametteheritage.org or 503-585-7012 x 253. Make a Nomination for WHC s Heritage Awards The WHC is seeking nominations for its annual Heritage Awards. To make a nomination for one or more of the awards, please submit a letter that includes the award category, your proposed nomination, and a description of why the person, persons or organization should be honored. Also include your and the proposed nominee s address, phone number and email. Send the nomination to Samuel J. Wegner, Executive Director, 1313 Mill Street SE, Salem, OR 97301 or email Sam.wegner@willametteheritage.org. The deadline is April 4, 2014, 5:00 pm. The categories are: David Duniway Historian Award: Named for David Duniway, first State Archivist of Oregon, it recognizes distinguished and long-term contributions by an individual or organization to the public, understanding, and appreciation of the cultural history of the community and the Willamette Valley through teaching, writing, research, or historical preservation. Heritage Education Award: The award recognizes programs, projects, and other endeavors which have provided high quality, history-focused educational opportunities to area residents for any age group or a range of age groups. Heritage Enterprise Award: The award recognizes a business enterprise which has made a significant long-term contribution to the economy and quality of life of the community. Heritage Center Service Award: The award recognizes meritorious efforts by an individual, group or organization in support of the WHC s mission and vision. Distinguished Board Service Award: The award recognizes the service of Board members and longtime committee members. George Strozut Award for Preservation: The award, named in honor of long-time Salem teacher, preservationist, and President of the Marion County Historical Society, recognizes an individual, group, or organization who have advocated for historic preservation. For more information, contact Amy Vandegrift at amyv@willametteheritage.org or 503-585-7012 x 253. Program & Event Guide - Spring/Summer 2014 7
Willamette Heritage Center 1313 Mill Street SE Salem, OR 97301 NON-PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID SALEM, OR PERMIT #84 Carlene Croxford, Sales & Marketing 503.585.7012 x221 carlenec@willametteheritage.org Sharon Osbon, Facilities Coordinator 503.585.7012 x227 sharono@willametteheritage.org