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Our Mission The Oregon Historical Society’s mission is preserving and interpreting Oregon’s past in thoughtful, illuminating, and provocative ways. Dear Friends and Members:
Hours
Here are some quick updates for you on important happenings.
Museum Store 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday Noon – 5 p.m. Sunday
Public Funding—At the request of the Mayor and Governor, we explored some state funding options with legislative leadership but quickly determined that the state’s funding crisis and the impending change of administration preclude help to the extent we need it. At present, the state appropriation equals 8 cents per capita in support of the state’s history museum. Washington, by comparison, provides 48 cents per capita. We are evaluating the prospects for county-wide support for OHS, coupled with making the library and museum free to residents of the county.
Research Library 1 p.m. – 5 a.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday
License Plate Sales—Between March 1 and the end of May, Oregonians purchased more than 4,000 Pacific Wonderland plates, making it the second best-selling plate after Crater Lake. Both OHS and the Oregon State Capitol Foundation share equally in the proceeds.
Museum 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday Noon – 5 p.m. Sunday
School Field Trips—Thanks to a highly effective marketing effort devised by some of our docents, we are experiencing a sharp increase in visits by school groups. We have been fully booked between 10 AM and 2 PM for the last few months. Hats off to our great volunteers! Transitions—John Herman stepped down as president and member of the Board in April, after a decade of superb service, which the Board recognized at his last meeting. He continues to help us with development efforts. Jerry Hudson, former president of Willamette University and current trustee of the Collins Foundation, is our new board president. Together, Jerry and I are making the rounds of the political leadership to find the right solutions to our continuing public funding issues. 1200 SW Park Avenue Portland, OR 97205
Annual Fund—I give a big salute to those of you who have contributed to the current annual fund appeal. We have experienced a wonderful response from our members.
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George L. Vogt Executive Director