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 selectedd 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 enchancing 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
Kit Neumann, Coordinator of Museum Services
History Programs Division
Texas Historical Commission
P O Box 12276, Austin, TX 78711
512/463-5756
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fax  512/475-3122