>Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 10:48:54 -0600
>To: museum list
>From: Kit Neumann <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Winedale Museum Seminar Nov 4-14, 2001
>
>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]

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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