Washington State Historical Society Programs and Grant Workshops

Developing Successful Museum Programs Co-Sponsored by the Washington State Historical Society Tuesday, November 3, 2015 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM $10 registration fee From author talks to community festivals, public programming is a vital component to any historical agency. This workshop will focus on how to develop and plan programming to fit the needs of your community while working within your limitations. Presenters Rachael McAlister of the White River Valley Museum will speak on overnight programs, inventive summer camps and community festivals. Susan Rohrer of the Washington State Historical Society will speak about lectures, walking tours and exhibit openings. Karin Moughamer of the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle will speak on their popular History Café and Pub Trivia programs. Please reserve your space by email to len.balli@wshs.wa.gov Heritage Capital Projects Presented by the Washington State History Society Tuesday, November 3, 2015 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM Free Heritage Capital Projects (HCP) grants can cover up to 1/3 the cost of eligible capital projects to preserve and interpret Washington's history and heritage, and local organizations need knowledge about the opportunity and skills to create a compelling project and a competitive application. HCP Outreach Workshops are being planned to meet these needs and groom future applicants. During the free three-hour sessions, Heritage Capital Projects Manager Janet Rogerson will provide an overview of the HCP program, its requirements and processes, and strategies to prepare for an application. A facilitated round table discussion will follow. Please check the HCP webpage at http://www.washingtonhistory.org/support/heritage/capitalprojectsfund for additional workshop options. To register, please send your name, organization and contact information by e-mail with the location and date in the subject Line to Janet Rogerson at janet.rogerson@wshs.wa.gov. For questions, you can also contact her by e-mail or at 253-798-5909. Workshops will be held at: White River Valley Museum 918 H Street SE, Auburn Washington 98002 http://www.wrvmuseum.org/visit_the_museum.html