History museum should mind its business

Perhaps the History Museum of Western Virginia should not have borrowed money with no income to pay the note back (“Historical society faces ‘untenable situation,’ ” Aug. 3 news story).

Why do we continually read about museums in Roanoke not living within their means? Those who run a business know how to make a profit and survive. Why not hold the history museum to the same business model?

Maybe it’s because they have so many deep-pocketed donors who get a tax break for their donations. Well, these donors made money. Why not the history museum? Network the donors to volunteer their business skills to the museum.

I think the history museum needs a business course, before it is history.

BRYAN FRITTS
BLUE RIDGE

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