Next America 250 Oregon Commission Meeting Scheduled For June 4, 2026 - 06/02/26
Portland, OR — All are welcome to attend the next America 250 Oregon Commission meeting, which will be held virtually at 3pm on Thursday, June 4. Register here if you would like to join the live conversation. If you are unable to attend, the meeting recording and minutes will be posted online at oregon250.org in the coming weeks.
The meeting agenda is available online, with topics including an Oregon 250 Grants Program update and a presentation on the From Dates to Doorways toolkit created by Oregon Heritage.
Oregon 250 Grant Program
The America 250 Oregon Commission, in partnership with Oregon Heritage and the Oregon Historical Society, established the Oregon 250 Grant Program to help organizations create inclusive, community-focused projects that highlight Oregon’s diverse histories, traditions, and cultures. In total, the program granted more than $244,000 to 80 organizations statewide across four funding cycles.
Learn more about the projects that have been funded through the Oregon 250 Grant Program on the commission website.
From Dates to Doorways: A Practical Toolkit for Milestones, Reflection, and Engagement
This year the United States marks its 250th anniversary — an inspiration for heritage and tourism practitioners to treat milestones as more than just a date on the calendar. To meet this moment, the Oregon Heritage Commission partnered with Story Quilters, LLC to create From Dates to Doorways, a free downloadable toolkit to help organizations plan milestone moments with intention.
The toolkit offers an introduction to anniversaries and milestones and opportunities that may exist for organizations to connect with them in thoughtful ways, real-world examples, and practical ideas for special programming, community engagement, collections/archives, and fundraising/marketing. Access this free toolkit here.
America 250 Oregon Community Calendar
The America 250 Oregon Commission invites individuals, organizations, and communities across the state to participate in our state’s official 250th commemoration by hosting events that reflect the diversity, creativity, and history of Oregon. Whether you’re planning a lecture, festival, exhibition, performance, community conversation, or something entirely unique — the commission wants to hear from you!
To be featured on the America 250 Oregon community calendar, your event must align with at least one of the commission guideposts — the foundational values guiding our semiquincentennial commemoration effort in Oregon.
Fill out the Event Submission Form if you would like your event included on the America 250 Oregon community calendar. All submissions will be reviewed and could take up to 3 weeks for response. Please submit a separate form for each program, project, or event you plan to host. Approved events will receive the “America 250 Oregon Official Event” logo for inclusion on promotional materials.
America 250 Oregon Traveling Exhibitions
The America 250 Oregon Commission is currently offering two traveling exhibitions that are available to rent at no cost!
The Power of Place highlights Oregon’s awe-inspiring landscapes, from its rugged coastline to its tranquil valleys and majestic peaks, many of which have remained unchanged for centuries.
The Pursuit of Happiness shifts the focus to the people and communities of Oregon and the way we gather to celebrate the diverse cultures that define our state.
Both exhibitions are also available to view for free online here.
Get Involved
If you or your organization is interested in getting involved with the America 250 Oregon commemoration, please contact oregon.250@ohs.org or sign up for the official America 250 Oregon email list.
About the America 250 Oregon Commission
The mission of the America 250 Oregon Commission is to coordinate, provide guidance, and ensure that Oregon’s official observance of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States is inclusive and shares the histories of Oregon’s diverse populations, including the histories of the Indigenous peoples who have resided here since time immemorial. Learn more at oregon250.org.