Historic House Museum Issues and Operations
Event Details
April 28, 2016 — April 29, 2016
Location: Brucemore
2160 Linden Dr SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: (319) 362-7375
Website: http://www.brucemore.org/events/calendar/2016/04/28/historic-house-museum-issues-and-operations
2160 Linden Dr SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: (319) 362-7375
Website: http://www.brucemore.org/events/calendar/2016/04/28/historic-house-museum-issues-and-operations
Event Description
Why are historic houses necessary to their communities? How are historic house museums unique?
This workshop focuses on the special needs, management, and interpretation of historic houses. With a focus on historic house museums, topics covered include collections care, types of research appropriate for historic house museums, exhibition development, interpretive tours, volunteers, and building and landscape maintenance. Workshop led by George McDaniel (Drayton Hall) and Max van Balgooy (Engaging Places).
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Cost:
- AASLH Members – $280.00
- Non-AASLH Members – $405.00
