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The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet in La Grande at the Cook Memorial Library on July 18

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Eugene, OR – According to the state officials, the agenda reportedly includes discussion of historic cemetery records and a presentation on the 2023 historic cemeteries grant projects.

From 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., there will be a presentation about grant funding and resources available to support heritage work, including preservation and sharing of historic cemeteries, properties, and downtowns, as well as for museums and public history projects.

The meeting is open to the public and includes an opportunity for public comment. Meeting information is on the agenda or you can follow this link to register for online access information.

OCHC commissioner Sarah Silbernagel will host a visit to the Hilgard Cemetery on July 19 at 9:00 a.m. Attendees can meet at the Cook Memorial Library parking lot to caravan to the cemetery, which is about a 15-minute drive away.

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