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Historical Society raises dues for first time since 1973; museum plans camel sale and online Herald archive
Summary
Ruth reported the Historical Society raised membership dues for the first time since 1973 and is preparing oral history work; the museum will hold a camel sale in September and the library plans to upload Venetia Herald backissues (1977 back) via a NewspaperARCHIVE subscription.
Ruth told the board that the Historical Society voted to raise membership dues for the first time since the organization formed in 1973 and will send members a detailed letter explaining expenditures. She said the society plans oral history work aimed at former arsenal employees and hopes to have a project ready by 2026.
On museum business, Ruth said the museum's weekly open hours are Friday and Saturday and that the facility will bring back its camel sale in September with a presale on September 19. Jennifer added the library is pursuing a NewspaperARCHIVE subscription to make back issues of the Venetia Herald available online (public domain material from 1977 and earlier); access through the library portal will typically require a Benicia library card for remote use.
