The Winedale Museum Seminar on Administration & Interpretation will be
held Nov. 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, volunteer management, interpreter training, web site
development, object research, historical photos, educational
programming, living history, marketing, program evaluaiton, design and
fabrication of exhibits, conservation of collections, security and
special events.  Twenty participants live dormitory 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 enchancing 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 details, information or an application contact:
Kit Neumann, Seminar Coordinator

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