Due to last minute cancellations, we have space available in our upcoming course on issues in the use of historic buildings for museum purposes - if you'd like to participate in this six day immersion course which will be held AT Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia from March 17 - 22nd, please contact us as soon as possible: MUSEUMS IN HISTORIC BUILDINGS The rich architectural and cultural resources of Colonial Williamsburg provide a unique setting for this intensive examination of the conflicts inherent in using historic buildings as museums. Through on-site field visits and in-class discussion, you will explore ways of balancing the needs of collections, staff, and visitors with the need to maintain the historic and architectural integrity of the structure. Topics include: o philosophies and policies of intervention o preservation standards and guidelines o architectural impact of museum uses o environmental and physical concerns in storing and exhibiting collections o architectural conservation o preventive maintenance o issues of presentation and interpretation o public access and safety o visitor amenities Instructor: Dr. Thomas Taylor, Jr. is the Architectural Collections Manager and Chief Architectural Conservator at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Dates: March 17-22 Location: Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. You meet for classes in Williamsburg Woodlands Meeting Centre adjacent to the Historic Area, and visit many of the site's historic buildings. Accommodation is available in the Williamsburg Woodlands complex, $70 (US funds)/night, single or double, plus 8.5% tax. Registration: To register in the course, please acquire a registration form to the Cultural Resource Management Program at UVic. Once your registration is confirmed, you can book your accommodation at Williamsburg Woodlands by calling 1-800-261-9530. Fee: $589 (Canadian Funds) or $490 (US Funds); credit/non-credit. Includes tuition, instructional materials, and site access. Joy Davis, Program Director Cultural Resource Management Program University of Victoria Phone 604-721-8462 FAX 604-721-8774 email [log in to unmask] For detailed Program information, please visit our Web Site at http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/crmp/