Four new cases sharing portions of the Oregon story have been installed in the ongoing exhibit rotation for the Capitol History Gateway. The cases are located on the first floor by the hearing rooms. One case is dedicated to the First Peoples of Oregon, and explores the nine federally recognized tribal nations that reside in Oregon. There are photos, along with a short description and a web address for each of the sovereign nations. Throughout the year, we will feature other stories in the exhibit cases in this newsletter. We urge you to read the stories on your next visit to the Oregon State Capitol. For more information on Oregon's Tribal Nations, visit: Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Coquille Indian Tribe, Burn Paiute Tribe, Klamath Tribes, Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, and Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
Mark Your Calendars
Please refer to the photo on the right for event dates in the coming year. All listed activities are free and open to the public. Get to know your Oregon State Capitol in 2019 and attend one or more of these great, family-friendly celebrations. For more information on each event, please visit our calendar online at www.oregoncapitol.com.
The 2019 programming is sponsored by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation.
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January Partner Feature:
Oregon State Capitol Foundation
 Oregonians know their Oregon State Capitol as a beautiful, vibrant place to engage with history and democracy. The Oregon State Capitol Foundation connects Oregonians to a shared heritage, enhances the beauty of the Capitol and engages citizens in their democracy.
The Foundation achieves its mission by providing educational and cultural programs, events and displays; preserving history; and supporting improvements that contribute to the dignity and beauty of the building and grounds.
More than two decades ago, civic-minded individuals who worked in the Capitol began meeting as a small group. They shared a love for the push and pull of our democratic process, the people and business that takes place inside the Capitol, and the historic importance and architectural beauty of the building itself. While they enjoyed reminiscing about their own experiences in the Capitol, the group also wanted to preserve and educate Oregonians about the Capitol and their shared heritage, while inspiring the value of democracy. They decided to formalize their group and formed the Oregon State Capitol Foundation. Originally founded by statute in 1997 under the auspices of the Legislative Administration, the OSCF became its own 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2015. Although OSCF is now a standalone nonprofit, legislators continue to be appointed to the board in order to serve as liaisons between the board and the Legislature, particularly because Oregon is one of a small number of states in which the Legislature owns the Capitol building.
The Oregon State Capitol Foundation board is happy to help fund ongoing programming at the Capitol for Oregonians to enjoy year-round.
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Address: 900 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-986-1388
Web: http://www.oregoncapitol.com
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