For historic site educators/interpreters/managers:

The National Park Service is hosting a three-day conference at the
Garrett-Jacobs Mansion in Baltimore, Maryland on interpreting historic
sites, called
"Spreading the Word: Interpreting National Historic Landmarks",
from April 2-4, 2002.  Despite the subtitle, the conference is for all types
of historic sites (NHL or not) and because it's rare to find a workshop just
for historic sites, you might want to take advantage of this--especially
since the $95 registration fee includes all sessions, receptions, breakfasts
and lunches!  Among the topics to be discussed are:

*       Matching media and message
*       Principles of universal design
*       Engaging your community
*       Curriculum-based programming
*       Using oral history as a tool for discovery
*       New technology and interpretation
*       Dealing with sensitive stories
*       Creating compelling content
*       Partnership building
*       Tip and techniques for effective tours
*       Interpreting archaeological sites
*       Interpreting historic districts
*       Web site development
*       Using cable television to promote your historic site

The workshop is co-sponsored by Goucher College, the National Historic
Landmark Stewards Association, the Historic Preservation Education
Foundation, and Preservation Maryland.  Edward Linenthal will be Friday's
keynote speaker.

For a complete schedule and for more information, contact Catherine Turton
at the Philadelphia Support Office of the National Park Service
(215-597-1726).
To register, phone (800) 967-4646, (410) 337-6200, or [log in to unmask]

NB:  The NPS Web site and Internet server is down indefinitely, thus you
won't be able to contact Catherine Turton by email or obtain the schedule on
the Web--sorry!


Max A. van Balgooy,
Director of Interpretation and Education
National Trust for Historic Preservation

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