Growing a Local History Museum Workshop

Madison, New Jersey
Historical societies, friends groups, and boards in communities all over New Jersey have historic sites they would like to share with the public. Growing a Local History Museum, a program offered through Drew University's Historic Preservation Program, will explore the issues and obstacles to making that happen.

Case studies and guest speakers cover topics including formation of a mission statement and strategic planning, applying for grants, building restoration and adaptive reuse, developing education programs, curatorial and archival responsibilities, marketing and fund-raising. The workshop includes a field trip to a local history museum and hosts an opportunity for the formation of an individual historic site action plan.

Taught by Janice Armstrong, the Director of Education for Fleming Castle, this workshop will be held on Drew University's campus in Madison, New Jersey from June 19 - 23, 2007.  The cost for this unique class is $260.

To register for this class or to receive more information about Drew's Certificate in Historic Preservation, please call 973/408-3400, email us at owl@drew.edu or visit our website at http://www.drew.edu/cue/preservation.aspx