Hello - I am looking for options for a short hands-on (1-2 weeks max), or a really good online course in preservation and maintenance of historic houses, especially something dealing with Colonial American stone and wood structures. I am located in North Carolina, so something east of the Mississippi would be best. I am not trained in conservation but have had considerable collections management experience, so something beyond rank beginner level would benefit me most. If you know of such courses, particularly something that might be available next year, I would really appreciate hearing from you. With thanks, as always, Anne T. Lane Anne T. Lane Collections Manager 704.568.1774 x110 phone 704.566.1817 fax [log in to unmask] The Charlotte Museum of History and Hezekiah Alexander Homesite Where History Has a Home 3500 Shamrock Drive Charlotte, NC 28215-3214 www.charlottemuseum.org Featured Exhibits: ToyTime: Larger-than-Life Folk Toys, September 8 to December 30, 2007 Flags Across The Nation: Quilts of Patriotism, September 11 to November 11, 2007 Charlotte Neighborhoods: Brooklyn to Biddleville, Now through January 25, 2008 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).