The Upper Midwest Conservation Association is posting this
at the request of Ann Sligar, Watkins Woolen Mill:

The Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural
Museums 1999 Annual Conference will be held at Rockhurst
College, Kansas City, MO, June 13-17.  The theme is "Across
the Wide Missouri:  Crossroads and Cultures."  Subjects
encompass French Colonial to mid-20th century history,
westward trails, Jesse James, jazz, and migrants East and
West.  Events include a wide range of activities geared to
Open Air and house museum staff and interpreters: scholarly
talks, workshops, hands-on activities, and various day trips
to historic locations.  An evening at the 1856 Arabia
Steamboat museum is planned.  Registration begins in March.
The five-day fee of $285 includes most meals and activities;
double occupancy dorm rooms are $20.00 per night.  For more
information, call or e-mail Watkins Woolen Mill
(816/296-3357, [log in to unmask] ) or check the
web page at
http://www.alhfam.org/alhfam.conf99.html to view the
program.