THE WINEDALE MUSEUM SEMINAR
ON
ADMINISTRATION & INTERPRETATION
NOVEMBER 4-14, 2001
30th Anniversary
The ten day residential training program 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, legal issues,
web site design, object research, material culture, historical
photographs, educational programming, living history, program evaluation,
design and fabrication of exhibits, conservation and special
events. A field trip to San Antonio allows participants the
opportunity to visit museums and apply concepts introduced during the
seminar, visit with staff and experience the special atmosphere of the
historic city and its famous RiverWalk. 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. This year
the seminar celebrates its 30th anniversary with special activities and a
reunion of graduates and guests. A registration fee of $600 covers
room and board and all materials including a seminar manual.
Deadline for applications is September 21, 2001
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]