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History Organizations

artillery at Fort Stevens State Park — Artillery at Fort Stevens State Park. Fort Stevens was shelled by a Japanese submarine during World War II. (Oregon State Archives Photo)

Oregonians are proud of their state’s history. Many organizations are dedicated to various aspects of Oregon history. Some of these are listed below.

National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries

Oregon Geographic Names Board

Oregon Heritage Commission

Oregon Historical Society

Oregon State Archives

Oregon State Historic Preservation Office

Tamástslikt Cultural Institute

Willamette Heritage Center

Regional Historical Societies

See the Oregon History section for a narrative of state history