Trail Tenders National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Baker City, Oregon
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Graphics Training workshop January 24th 10:00-12:00 NHOTIC conference room
"Pack Your Wagon" exhibit opens February 17
Board Meeting March 7, 6:30 pm Baker County Library
General Meeting March 14, 6:30 pm, Baker County Library
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Trail Tenders Incorporated is a non-profit volunteer group composed of
primarily Baker County residents They are dedicated partners with the
Bureau of Land Management in operating the National Historic Oregon
Trail Interpretive Center. With more than 100 members, Trail Tenders
provides on-the-ground volunteer support, manages the Center's gift shop,
and raises funds which are donated to the Center for facility enhancement,
exhibits, and educational and interpretive programs. They also help plan
and conduct special events and public outreach activities.
Since 1992, the group has donated more than 175,000 hours of volunteer
service to the Center. Guided by their bylaws and a cooperative
management agreement with the Bureau of Land Management, Trail
Tenders has significantly contributed to the successful development and
operation of the Center, enabling more than two million visitors to achieve
a valuable learning experience. The Trail Tenders operate the Oregon Trail
Shop located at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, and
offer special services and programs for tour groups, schools and community
events.
TRAIL TENDERS IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS! COME AND BE
PART OF THE OREGON TRAIL EXPERIENCE. CLICK ON THE
JOIN TAB TO FIND OUT WHAT IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center at Flagstaff Hill
portrays and interprets the Oregon Trail experience and its related themes,
while preserving and protecting its historic, cultural heritage, natural, and
visual features. The Center serves as a focal point for the cultural heritage
traveler, contributes a viable tourism industry for the area, and is committed
to maintaining strong community partnerships. For more information on
the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center go to
http://oregontrail.blm.gov
Visit our blog at www.trailtender.blogspot.com
VISIT THE OREGON TRAIL SHOP online...click here to see the selection of books, gifts, educational items, maps, toys, jewelry..and more. oregontrailshop.com
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Dedication of new front gate June 4, 2011
At Miners Jubilee Parade July 16, 2011