The Winedale Museum Seminar on Administration & Interpretation, November
7-18, 1999 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, volunteer management, interpreter training,
object research, historical photos, web site development, 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 between Austin and Houston.  The peaceful environment
creates an ambiance noted for enhancing concentration on seminar issues and
enabling participants to relax and escape the stressful presures 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
512/463-5756; [log in to unmask]

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