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History Gateway Interpretive Goals Approved | Planning Workshops | Museuem of Natural and Cultural History Exhibit | Interview with Labor Commissioner Avakian | History Gateway Offers Annual Exhibit | History Gateway Branding Consultant Selected |
History Gateway Interpretive Goals Approved
Approved goals for the interpretive network were developed working from mandates adopted in the History Gateway Strategic Plan.
The primary goal is to increase participation in Oregon's democracy. The range of current involvement in Oregon's democracy for those visiting the Capitol will include every level from running for office to those who don't vote. Rather than identifying a specific level of involvement to be achieved, the program will focus on motivating each visitor to increase his or her level of participation.
The secondary interpretive goal is to increase interest in Oregon's history, and especially in the history of government. As an important state historical site with significant attraction power located in the center of Salem, the Capitol can function as a hub for a network of interpretive opportunities focused on Oregon's history, especially as it relates to government. In other words, it will function as a 'gateway' to Oregon's history by capitalizing on interest generated through telling the story of Oregon's government.
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Planning Workshops
Over the last month, Bucy Associates has been conducting workshops and research to gain familiarity with the context, the stakeholders, the stories and the interpretive planning project parameters. The process has helped expedite the planning process by determining what information is already available and what still needs to be gathered.
Capitol Volunteers: On March 7, Bucy & Associates met with Capitol Volunteers. Volunteers were asked to complete a questionnaire designed to capture the storeis that are currently being told through the tour program.
Oregon Capitol Foundation Story Committee: As sponsor of the History Gateway Strategic Plan and the steward of the Pacific Wonderland license plate revenue, the Oregon State Capitol Foundation plays an important role in the development of the Gateway. On March 25th, the consultant met with members of the Foundation’s Story Committee to provide the work plan overview and gather feedback regarding the interpretive goals and messaging.
 Community Stakeholders: Participants in the April 2nd workshop included stakeholders that were involved in the History Gateway Strategic Planning, as well as other organizations wanting to find out more about the project. Dave Bucy clarified that the interpretive plan will complement what other organizations offer and that the project is not intended to replicate what already exists. The gateway will work as a “hub” to link visitors with existing resources, like heritage museums, which allow for further exploration. The interpretive goals were reviewed and a discussion followed about how their organizations could be involved.
Are you interested in participating in future workshops? Send an email to juliene.popinga@state.or.us to be added to the participant list.
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Museum of Natural and Cultural History Exhibit
To learn more about the museum’s most recent exhibit: Site Seeing Snapshots of Historical Archaeology in Oregon click HERE.
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Interview with Labor Commissioner Avakian
Click HERE to hear what Labor Commissioner Avakian has to say about the Capitol Foundation and the project.
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History Gateway Offers Annual Exhibit
The History Gateway Strategic Plan calls for an annual exhibit in the display cases located on the first floor of the Capitol. Future exhibits will align with the interpretive plan and annual programing.
This year’s exhibit allows visitors to examine the rich history of the Capitol in two original exhibits curated by the Oregon History Museum in Portland. “Trails to Oregon Statehood” presents a lively examination of the early development of state government. “A Unity of Action and Design” chronicles the history of the Capitol building itself, including the fire that burned the capitol to the ground in 1935.
Exhibit Sponsors: Oregon State Capitol Foundation via Pacific Wonderland license plate revenue, Oregon History Museum, Samuel S. Johnson Foundation and The Ford Family Foundation
Click HERE to view the online version.
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History Gateway Branding Consultant Selected
Otive Studio, a Portland based firm, has been selected as the branding consultant for the History Gateway Project. The firm will develop the Gateway branding/graphic standards which will provide a visual structure for content developed in the Interpretive Plan.
Egon Selby is the primary creative force at the studio, and is responsible for developing strategy, concepts and design. His career includes experience working for large and small design firms. Egon holds a Master of Fine Art, from Cranbrook Academy of Art. The firm’s Project Manager is Spike Selby. Spike brings a breadth of experience in all facets of project management and will be working closely with Legislative Administration’s Project Team and the Interpretive Planning experts.
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