Collections Camp: Military Collections (May 2023) - Onsite Workshop

Collections Camp: Military Collections (May 2023) - Onsite Workshop

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Do you have military artifacts in your museum collection? This two-and-a-half-day workshop will focus on the care, conservation, and exhibition of military artifacts in museum collections. Spend time working with conservators and curators to learn how to be better stewards of your military history collection.

Outcomes

As a result of this workshop, participants should:

  • Have a general knowledge of the basic types of military artifacts common in American museum collections;
  • Have a general knowledge of the particular needs of military collections including proper identification, handling, and basic conservation;
  • Be familiar with some of the current issues and trends in the preservation of military artifact collections;
  • Be able to ensure the safety of visitors, staff, and artifacts when exhibiting or storing military items;
  • Explore the variety of issues related to exhibiting and storing military history collections;
  • Be familiar with simple conservation procedures that are safe to perform on their military history collections;
  • Be aware of when they should call a professional conservator for problems with their military history collections;
  • Recognize the importance of military collections in American museums.

Details

FORMAT: On-site group workshop

LENGTH: Two and a half days 

DATE: May 8 - 10, 2023

LOCATION: Atlanta History Center, Atlanta, GA

MATERIALS: Workshop materials will be provided at the event.

COST: $350 AASLH members/$475 nonmembers

** Save $50 when you register by March 31, 2023! (Early bird discount applied automatically at checkout) **

Who Should Attend This Workshop

This workshop is intended for museum staff and volunteers who work in any type of museum that holds collections of a military nature.

About the Faculty:

Gordon Blaker is the Director of the US Army Artillery Museum in Fort Sill, OK.

Myers Brown is Executive Director of Belmont Mansion in Nashville, TN.

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Agenda and Logistical Information
Collection Camp: Military Collections: Day One
05/08/2023 at 9:00 AM (EDT)   |  7 hours  |  Attendance Required
05/08/2023 at 9:00 AM (EDT)   |  7 hours  |  Attendance Required
Collection Camp: Military Collections: Day Two
05/09/2023 at 9:00 AM (EDT)   |  7 hours  |  Attendance Required
05/09/2023 at 9:00 AM (EDT)   |  7 hours  |  Attendance Required
Collection Camp: Military Collections: Day Three
05/10/2023 at 9:00 AM (EDT)   |  180 minutes  |  Attendance Required
05/10/2023 at 9:00 AM (EDT)   |  180 minutes  |  Attendance Required