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About the Park Corporation |
The WMHPC was the guiding force behind the efforts to preserve the Morse home as a public park and later to have it placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Current programs are designed to:
- • Help elementary and secondary students better understand our political history through docent-guided tours and exhibits.
- • Continue working with the City of Eugene to develop the park as a recreational center for the enjoyment of citizens and other guests.
- • Use the educational resources of the site to encourage integrity in politics and government.
- • Organize events and displays for visitors to the Wayne Morse Family Farm.
- • Continue the campaign to find period furniture and artifacts of the 30s and 40s in order to restore historic integrity to Morse home.
The WMHPC is an active member of MUSE (Museums of Springfield and Eugene). The group works closely with the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics at the University of Oregon and collaborates with the Crest Drive Citizens Association on projects relating to Park development and historic preservation.
The WMHPC and the City of Eugene work closely together to preserve and promote the site. They have collaborated on numerous projects, including design and construction of the Park's picnic shelter and extensive exterior and interior restoration of the family home.
The WMHPC manages a collection of Morse memorabilia including documents and other materials relating to his work in the Senate and his campaigns. The group owns 130 political cartoons featuring Morse which were gifts to him from the artists, which are now preserved at the Oregon Historical Society.
For more information about becoming a member or getting involved in activities, please call the Park office at (541) 682-5380. |
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