>Date: Tue, 09 May 2000 10:18:30 -0500
>To: museum list
>From: Kit Neumann <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Winedale Museum Seminar, Nov 5-16, 2000
>
>The Winedale Museum Seminar on Administration & Interpretation, Nov. 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 Sept. 19, 2000.  For details,
>information or an application contact:
>Kit Neumann, Seminar Coordinator
>Texas Historical Commission
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>512/463-5756

Kit Neumann, Coordinator of Museum Services
Texas Historical Commission
History Programs Division
P O Box 12276, Austin, TX 78711
512/463-5756
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