The Winedale Museum Seminar on Administration & Interpretation, November
5-16, 2000 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 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, volunteer management, web site
design, object research, historical photos, educational programming, living
history, program evaluation, 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 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.  A registration fee of $600
covers room and board and all materials including a seminar
manual.  Deadline for applications is September 19, 2000.
For details, information or an application contact:
Kit Neumann, Seminar Coordinator
Texas Historical Commission, Austin, Texas
512/463-5756