Indiana Historical Society Cuts Deep | Indianapolis News

Eleven Indiana Historical Society employees were abruptly let go in one fell swoop, hitting exhibit, education, and library teams hardest — the very departments that connect with the public. The cuts, framed as part of a “restructuring” by a marketing firm, come after the state ended a maintenance contract saving $1 million annually. One staffer, forced to drop out of grad school, says the loss of staff is devastating — especially since the society’s staff directory is now gone, revealing a sharp drop from 54 employees. As the institution grapples with its future, the question looms: how will it preserve history and serve the public without its core? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/582293149866030f