Celebrate Historic Preservation Month in Salem

May is Historic Preservation Month, and the Salem Historic Landmarks Commission is hosting several events and activities to celebrate Salem's history including walking tours, educational events and a historic photo contest.

How to Participate
Local Historic Preservation Month activities include:

• Historic Landmarks Commission 'Hidden History' Photo Contest Annual city-wide contest invites photographers to photograph buildings, features and places that are important to Salem's history. Submissions are due by April 30.

• April 29 - May 2 Oregon Heritage Conference 'Weaving Community Heritage' in Woodburn C onference focuses on all sectors of cultural heritage, such as historic preservation, museums, archives, libraries, Main Streets, historic cemeteries, archaeology, Tribes, genealogy, public history and local, state and federal government. Learn more online.
• May 9, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Window Workshop at Pringle Community Hall Workshop focuses on repair and preservation of historic wood windows. Window experts will provide demonstrations and answer questions. Ideal for homeowners, preservation professionals, contractors, or those interested in learning traditional restoration techniques. Free event. Register online.
• May 14, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Downtown Walking Tour Informative walking tour of downtown Salem to learn about the hidden history behind Salem's commercial and theater district. Free event. Register online.
• May 27, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Willamette Heritage Center Speaker Series Historical Preservation Presentation by Charles F. Sams II 'By Understanding Our Past, We Better Understand Ourselves: Preserving Our History & Stories for Generations to Come'. $12/person. Purchase tickets online.
  

Learn More
For more information about historic preservation in Salem, visit the Historic Landmarks Commission web page or call 503-540-2417.