The Winedale Museum Seminar on Administration and Interpretation,
administered by the Texas Historical Commission is a ten day residential
training program designed to improve the quality and promote the continuing
development of museums, historical organizations and cultural institutions.
 The seminar, Nov. 7-18, 1999 is open to staff members and experienced
volunteers of museums, historic sites and cultural organizations of all
sizes.  Participants are selected through an application process.  Topics
include:  administrative issues, grant writing, trustee relations,
volunteer management, interpreter training, object research, historical
photos, educational programming, living history, marketing, program
evaluation, design and fabrication of exhibits, conservation of
collections, security and special events.  A field trip to San Antonio
provides participants an opportunity to visit museums and soak up some of
that famous San Antonio atmosphere.  Twenty participants live dorm style at
the Winedale Historical Center, a property administered by the Center for
American History, University of Texas.  The peaceful environment creates an
ambiance noted for enchancing concentration on seminar issues and enabling
participants to relax and escape the stressful pressures of the workplace.
Home cooking, large porches with rocking chairs and beautiful sunsets over
the small lake offset the intense pace of seminar activities.  A
registration fee of $550 covers room and board and all materials including
a seminar manual.
Deadline for applications is September 20, 1999.
For details, information or an application contact:
Kit Neumann, Seminar Coordinator
Texas Historical Commission; P O Box 12276, Austin, TX 78711
512/463-5756
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