The Winedale Museum Seminar on Administration & Interpretation will be held
Nov. 7-18, 1999.
The ten day residential training program is designed to improve the quality
and promote the continuing development of museums, historical organizations
and cultural institutions.  The seminar 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, volunteer management, interpreter training, web site development,
object research, historical photos, educational programming, living
history, marketing, program evaluaiton, design and fabrication of exhibits,
conservation of collections, security and special events.  Twenty
participants live dormitory 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 Sept. 20, 1999.
For details, information or an application contact:
Kit Neumann, Seminar Coordinator
Kit Neumann, Coordinator of Museum Services
History Programs Division
Texas Historical Commission
P O Box 12276, Austin, TX 78711
512/463-5756
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fax  512/475-3122