Post by Matthew S. Schweitzer on Nov 24, 2008 12:02:00 GMT -5
Seeing lots of tidbits in the news lately about the sad state of the Ohio Historical Society and its bleak outlook for the future. This latest article from the Columbus Dispatch indicates that due to extreme budget shortfalls, the Society will be forced to cut hours again at all their historic sites and to even close down all sites operated in Ohio for a week next year to save money.
www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2008/10/30/HISTORICAL_CUTS.ART_ART_10-30-08_B1_HEBO9BB.html?sid=101
This is really a shame because the OHS owns and operates some fantastic sites across the state and should be recognized as an important organization in the preservation of our history and heritage. The article points out that a large warehouse of historical artifacts lie decaying without adequate preservation because the society lacks sufficient funds to build a new facility. Very distressing indeed for those of us that value our state's history.
www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2008/10/30/HISTORICAL_CUTS.ART_ART_10-30-08_B1_HEBO9BB.html?sid=101
This is really a shame because the OHS owns and operates some fantastic sites across the state and should be recognized as an important organization in the preservation of our history and heritage. The article points out that a large warehouse of historical artifacts lie decaying without adequate preservation because the society lacks sufficient funds to build a new facility. Very distressing indeed for those of us that value our state's history.