Discussions and Questions
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Local Events
Monthly Museum Sampler- December 2007
Minnesota Association of Museums presents a special tour of the James J. Hill House on Thursday December 13, 2007 at 2:30 p.m., at 240 Summit Avenue, St. Paul. Hill House delivers a wide range of theatrical programs from period ghost stories
to Victorian poetry all set in the 116 year-old mansion. RSVP to Peter Olson, 651-225-6037.
News
History of pipe smoking
"History of smoking goes way back in OTC" appeared in the November 24, 2007 Fergus Falls Daily Journal.
Editorial supports being a member
"Become a member at the Washington County Historical Society" appeared in the November 20, 2007 Lake Elmo Leader.
Museum media award program
AAM Media and Technology Committee recognizes outstanding achievement in museum media in the 19th annual MUSE Awards competition. Apply online on the AAM Media and Technology Website from December 3, 2007, to January 11, 2008. Only $25 per entry.
Small Museum award program
The Small Museum Association, Inc. (SMA) annually presents two awards: The Hunter-Burley Award for individual outstanding contributions to the advancement of public access and professional growth for an individual institution; and, The Small Museum Association Award for individual outstanding contributions to the advancement of funding for, professional growth within, and/or the accessibility of information to the small museum community on a regional or state level. Nominations must be postmarked by December 1, 2007. Contact John Pentangelo for a nomination form or more information.
AASLH Awards program
Minnesota garnered 9 of 81 awards given by AASLH in 2007. Contact Ben Leonard to nominate a Minnesota history project from 2007. Nominations are due March 1, 2008. Also, document projects marking the state's sesquicentennial throughout 2008 for the 2009 awards program.
Program available
Denis Warta generously offers a 30-minute presentation entitled "Hermann - the Man, the Battle, his Monuments" that connects an audience to the 2009 German-American observance of the 2,000th anniversary of German tribal victory over Roman invaders. Contact Dennis, 507-233-2423, to schedule his program.
Grant Deadlines
Minnesota Sesquicentennial Grants
Minnesota Sesquicentennial Round 2 Micro Grant Program deadline is December 7, 2007.
Alderson Internship Grant
Applications are due December 15, 2007 to AASLH. This is an opportunity to receive a stipend to support an intern.
Upcoming Conferences and Workshops
Distance learning opportunities
University of Victoria's Cultural Resource Management Program will offer several online education courses for cultural institutions starting in January. Classes are
Programming, Exhibitions and Management;
Curatorship: Contemporary Perspectives;
Public Programming;
Heritage Resource Conservation; and,
Determining Significance of Historic Resources. Contact
Anissa Paulsen,
250-721-6119.
Field Note
Many local historical organizations document local Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting history. Scouting history is also preserved by the North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting in North St. Paul, Minnesota. The preservation of scouting history is an opportunity to collaborate with the North Star Museum.
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