THE WINEDALE MUSEUM SEMINAR
ON ADMINISTRATION & INTERPRETATION
NOVEMBER 7-18, 1999

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, volunteer management, interpreter training,
object research, historical photos, educational programming, living
history, marketing, program evaluation, design and fabrication of exhibits,
conservation of collections, security and special events.  Tweny
participants live dorm 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.  A registration fee of $550 covers room and
board and all materials including a seminar manual.  Deadline for
applications is Sept. 20, 1999.
For applications or information 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
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fax  512/475-3122