THE WINEDALE MUSEUM SEMINAR
ON
ADMINISTRATION & INTERPRETATION
NOVEMBER 4-14, 2001
30th Anniversary
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, trustee relations, legal issues, web site design, object research,
material culture, historical photographs, educational programming, living
history, program evaluation, design and fabrication of exhibits,
conservation and special events.  A field trip to San Antonio allows
participants the opportunity to visit museums and apply concepts introduced
during the seminar, visit with staff and experience the special atmosphere
of the historic city and its famous RiverWalk.  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 enhancing 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.  This year the seminar celebrates its 30th anniversary
with special activities and a reunion of graduates and guests.  A
registration fee of $600 covers room and board and all materials including
a seminar manual.
Deadline for applications is September 21, 2001
For details, information or an application contact:
Kit Neumann, Seminar Coordinator
Texas Historical Commission; P O Box 12276, Austin, TX 78711
512/463-5756   [log in to unmask]