Times are changing! 
Today’s museum-going public differs greatly from previous generations, and what about the future? 

How can historic house museums remain relevant to their audiences, when terms as “the old home place” and “family” now carry different definitions than they did for the original occupants? 

What learning systems can be used to connect these houses with the public? 

Join us November 11-13, 2010, in Beaumont, Texas, when the McFaddin-Ward House gathers noted education theorists and scholars to examine topics of critical interest to beleaguered museum professionals. Mark the date and look for more information next spring by mail and on our website www.mcfaddin-ward.org.

“Teaching the Past to Guarantee a Future” is generously underwritten by the Mamie McFaddin Ward Heritage Foundation. 

 For more information, call the Conference Coordinator Arlene Christiansen at 409-832-1906 or e-mail her at Arlene@mcfaddin-ward.org .

 

Past McFaddin-Ward House Conferences

2007    “Who Else Lived Here”

2001    “Telling the Story: Best Practices for Historic House Museum Interpretation”

1998    “Historic House Museums:  Issues and Operations II”

1995    “Historic House Museums:  Issues and Operation”

1992    “Cadillacs, Calisthenics, and Carriage Houses: Running the American Home”

1990    “The Arts and the American Home  1890–1930”

1989    “Life at Home  1890–1930”

1988    “Consumer Culture in the American Home  1890–1930”

1987   “American Homes in Transition  1890–1930”

Registration is limited and will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. The conference will be held at the MCM Elegante Hotel located at 2355 I-10 South, Beaumont Texas. Reservations are made by calling the hotel directly at 409-842-3600.