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Salem History Matters
Salem History Matters episodes
- December 7, 2017 – Historic & Cultural Resources – Independence Heritage MuseumMuseum. Museum Assistant Shannon Cockayne shares with us the story of this historic "gem" museum in Polk County.25 min
- November 16, 2017 – Historic Preservation UpdateKimberli Fitzgerald, City of Salem Historic Preservation Officer, talks about public archeology projects and updates us on current historic preservation efforts in our area.28 min
- November 2, 2017 – Tracking History up a CreekFormer outdoor guide Ken Ploeser discusses his project tracing the history of our indigenous Native American tribes by walking and geo-marking the creeks of our local region.28 min
- October 19, 2017 – Haunted Independence OregonJust in time for Halloween, author Marilyn Morton visits with us to talk about her book describing suspicious events in this local town, published by History Press, and the event that spawned it.26 min
- October 5, 2017 – Historic & Cultural Resources – Polk County Historical Society & MuseumsAnn Gage, Education/Community Outreach Director, talks with us about the uniqueness of the Polk County Museum and the historic Brunk House Pioneer Farm.27 min
- September 21, 2017 – Historic Preservation Around the StateJoy Sears, Special Assessment Tax Program & Restoration Specialist with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), talks with us about assistance programs available to owners of historic properties as well as historic preservation efforts across the state.28 min
- September 7, 2017 – Digging Through History – Historic Preservation UpdateCity of Salem Historic Preservation Officer Kimberli Fitzgerald shares her experiences from an archaeological "dig" at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site as well as updating us on current historic preservation projects in the Salem area.28 min
- August 24, 2017 – History Through a Camera Lens, Part 2Photojournalist Ron Cooper discusses the changes to newspaper photography over the years, as well as his ongoing work to capture the spirit of the Willamette Valley with modern technology.25 min
- August 17, 2017 – History Through a Camera Lens, Part 1Photojournalist Ron Cooper shares his experiences as he documented the character of Salem through the years with his photography for the local newspapers.25 min
- August 3, 2017 – Historic & Cultural Resources – Willamette Heritage CenterKylie Pine, WHC Curator & Collections Manager, discuss the scope of work for a museum curator, as well as what is entailed in producing a major exhibit.25 min
About Salem History Matters
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Deb Meaghers and Kimberli Fitzgerald share their passions for mid-Willamette Valley history and engage listeners in the value of preserving and blending our rich historic legacy into our contemporary…
lives. Interviews with area historians, authors, historic homeowners, neighbors in our historic districts, curators of local museums, and commercial building owners and renovators offer insight into why preserving, living and working in our historic resources are so integral to our sense of community. We also include information for historic property owners on various programs available to help them preserve these resources for future generations to enjoy.