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
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For detailed Program information, please visit our Web Site at
http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/crmp/