How Not to Celebrate a Sesquicentennial

One of the oldest cultural institutions in Oregon, the Oregon Historical Society (established 1899), is closing its research library. This year is the 150^th anniversary of Oregon’s statehood.

In related unhappy news, one of the oldest cultural institutions in New Jersey, the New Jersey Historical Society (established in 1845), is cutting hours and staffing.

Image: The first printing press in the Pacific Northwest. Press and type in the custody of the OHS.