Maryland Historical Society cuts operating hours, staff

(Baltimore Sun) A $670,000 budget shortfall caused by the dismal economic climate has prompted the Maryland Historical Society to cut hours at its Baltimore museum and library and to eliminate several staff positions, according to the president of its trustee board. ... it also limited operating hours at the museum and library to noon to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and the 28 trustees agreed to double their gifts to the society's annual fund. Continued

Photo: "Eleanor Darnall," one of the many paintings in the Society's collection.