Funding from the Oregon State Capitol Foundation underwrites these events; they are free and open to all. One of the Oregon State Capitol Foundation's major projects, the Capitol History Gateway, and a partnership with Capitol Visitor Services allows educators to access and teach an updated curriculum for 4th grade classroom trips, during which students visit the Capitol and learn about the legislative process, the building, and state history, as well as achievements of Oregonians from varied backgrounds. The Oregon State Capitol Foundation funded the development and production of both the original and newly-revised curriculum, which meets state educational standards, as well as a web-based portal to facilitate self-guided tours for all Capitol visitors which launched in 2018. The Capitol itself is an important resource where visitors learn about state history. Meaningful artifacts can be preserved and exhibited in a climate-controlled archival document case donated by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation. Capitol History Gateway exhibits located in the galleria area, also funded by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation, include topics that illuminate the history and experiences of all Oregonians. It also features over twenty annual programs, multicultural celebrations, exhibits and events each year. In addition, the Capitol Foundation donates annual training and uniform items for the volunteer corps of Capitol interpretive tour guides. Preserving history"  Education about history, the legislative process, and representative democracy is a core strategy for achieving the Oregon State Capitol Foundation’s mission. To support this goal, it has compiled, produced, and preserved more than twenty oral histories from ordinary Oregonians. Viewers hear directly from former governors, legislators, lobbyists, and state employees about their Capitol experiences and involvement in making laws that impact Oregonians. In addition, the Oregon State Capitol Foundation funds a speaker series, produced by the History Gateway, in which former Oregon legislators, state leaders, authors, and public advocates talk to live audiences and shed light on the process and importance of civic engagement and the people involved. Supporting improvements that contribute to the dignity and beauty of the building." The Oregon State Capitol Foundation contributes enhancements to the building and grounds, and also funds memorials to citizens who have significantly enriched the health or well-being of Oregon. In addition, it is a public advisor and advocate for building needs, such as earthquake preparedness. Examples of past projects:   Funding  The Oregon State Capitol Foundation operates with funds from a variety of sources:   Earned income is generated from the sale of Pacific Wonderland license plates; revenue is shared with the Oregon Historical Society. Additional earned income, though limited, is generated at times from the sale of historical items being removed /replaced at the Capitol and from ticket sales to special events.