[or-roots] Open house this coming Saturday

[SAWYER Layne G]

Oregon State Archives hosting Halloween Open House and Scavenger Hunt

Family-friendly event will give Oregonians close up view of the state's historic records, including original Oregon Constitution

SALEM - In recognition of Archives Month, the Oregon State Archives will
hold a special Halloween version of its annual Archives Open House on Saturday, October 31, from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

The event will include a scavenger hunt/mystery tour that will give the public firsthand experience using the records in the State Archives. Halloween treats and light refreshments will be provided.

In addition to the scavenger hunt/mystery tour, staff will provide visitors with a chance to go "behind the scenes" of State Archives to see the records storage area, the facility's state-of-the art compact shelving, and learn more about the Archives and its holdings. The 20-30 minute tours will provide an opportunity to see some of Oregon's most significant historical documents, including the original Oregon Constitution.

"Our state archives are always accessible and available to the public, but this yearly Open House provides a festive opportunity to learn more about our state's diverse and fascinating history," said Secretary of State Jeanne Atkins. "I encourage Oregonians to visit their state archives building and meet some of the highly-skilled archives researchers who work to preserve Oregon's past."

The Archives will also be open for visitors to conduct personal research, with staff ready to help the public access archival records. In the gallery, the new exhibit "I Found it in the Archives" will be on display. This exhibit is a collaborative effort by State Archives researchers, volunteers, student interns and staff who have shared their stories of discovery. These stories highlight the diversity of records held at the State Archives, demonstrate the personal value of each research project, and will help encourage research on the state's one-of-a-kind primary records.

The State Archives is located as 800 Summer Street NE in Salem. Normal operating hours are 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM Monday through Friday.
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