The Winedale Museum Seminar on Administration & Interpretation will be held
November 7-18, 1999.  It 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,
volunteer management, web site development, 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.  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 $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
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512/463-5756

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