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
fax 512/475-3122