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T he Federation and the North Carolina Literary and Historical Association invite you to attend their joint annual meeting on Saturday, November 8, in Raleigh. This year’s meeting will feature a workshop on hands- on learning as well as talks by noted North Carolina writers and historians. On Saturday morning, come to the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh and join Nancy Pennington, associate curator for programming, as she talks about how to engage visitors through activities based on artifacts in your collection. Ms. Pennington will show how the Museum of History uses gallery carts, summer camps, and distance- learning courses to capture visitor interest and increase visitor learning. She will also demonstrate a variety of craft activities that visitors can participate in and take home. Workshop participants will have a chance to try their hand at some of the Museum’s hands- on activities as well as a chance to brainstorm about how to use object- based learning in their own sites. After the workshop, enjoy lunch on your own at one of the many new restaurants on “ North Carolina’s Main Street,” the recently renovated and reopened Fayetteville Street just a block from the Museum of History. Then come to the Raleigh Sheraton Hotel on Fayetteville Street to hear talks by Dr. John David Smith, Ms. Angela Davis- Gardner, Dr. Margaret Bauer, and Dr. John Shelton Reed. Dr. Reed will be the keynote speaker for the evening portion of the program; his talk is entitled “ Holy Smoke: The History of North Carolina Barbecue.” Look for an annual meeting brochure and registration form to arrive in the mail later this fall. Annual Meeting to Feature “ Hands- on History” Workshop and Talks by N. C. Writers The Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies is a non- profit organization operating under the auspices of the N. C. Office of Archives and History. Its mission is to promote the pursuit of local history in North Carolina through existing and future local and regional historical organizations, societies, and commissions; to foster coop-eration between such organi-zations, societies, and commissions and the Office of Archives and History to the mutual benefit of all; and to promote and support history education through sponsorship of the National History Day program and other appropriate activities. The Federation Bulletin is published quarterly. Submis-sions for the Bulletin should be sent to the address at the bottom of this page and should be received by November 1, February 1, May 1, and August 1. Federation News 2 Member News 6 Grant Opportunities 9 History Help 11 Calendar of Events 14 Exhibits 23 Workshops and Conferences 25 New Publications 31 Inside this issue: Federation Bulletin Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies Volume 28, no. 3 September 2008 Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies, 4610 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- 4610, ( 919) 807- 7280 Web page: www. fnchs. org Editor’s email: Laura. Ketcham@ ncmail. net Learn about teaching with objects and crafts during the Federation’s “ Hands- On History” workshop on November 8. In the image above, a docent at the N. C. Museum of History uses reproduction objects on a gallery cart to teach students about life in the past. Image courtesy of N. C. Museum of History. VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 2 T he Federation of North Caro-lina Historical Societies is a coalition of societies, associations, and commissions throughout the state that are dedicated to preserv-ing and promoting history in North Carolina. An advisory board made up of members of historical organizations oversees the work of the Federation. The Federation sponsors workshops and meetings; offers loans to members for the creation of historical publications, historical/ educational videos or cds, and special events; offers technical assistance to members who contact the Federation with questions; and more. For more information, visit the Federation’s web page at www. fnchs. org. Barbara Rowe Cape Fear Museum Patricia Suggs Beaufort Historical Association Barbara Snowden Currituck County Historical Society Leigh Strickland Gov. Charles B. Aycock Birthplace Advisory Committee John Woodard Historic Murfreesboro Griselle Woodward Friends of Haywood Hall Through 2008 Margie Brooks Historic Albemarle Tour Jane Pyle Chatham County Historical Association Through 2009 Charles Ingram Duplin County Historical Society Jeff Pruett Gaston County Museum of Art and History Through 2010 Jason Harpe Lincoln County Historical Association Ernest Dollar Preservation Society of Chapel Hill Members of the Federation Advisory Board FEDERATION NEWS About the Federation Nominate Your Organization for the Newsome Award accomplishments over the past twelve to eighteen months. Nominations are due by October 1. Please send your nominations to: Laura Ketcham Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies 4610 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699- 4610 Recipients will be announced on November 8, during the annual meeting of the Federation. For more infor-mation, please call ( 919) 807- 7395. W ould you like your organization to be recog-nized for its recent achievements in preserving local history? Then consider nominating your group for the Albert Ray Newsome Award. Each year the Federation recognizes organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of local history. Recipients are given a framed certificate and a $ 250 cash prize. The award generally recognizes work that has taken place in the last 12 to 18 months. However, awards are sometimes given for overall excellence. For instance, the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society won in 2006 for the important work it has accomplished since its creation in 1956. Even if your organization has won before, you can apply again, as long as you have not won the award in the previous two years. To nominate your organization, please write a one- to five- page narrative describing the organization’s Encourage a Love of History by Promoting National History Day VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 3 FEDERATION NEWS Federation Bulletin I s your organization looking for new ways to engage students in learning history? If so, you might want to consider promoting National History Day in your area. National History Day is a program that encour-ages the learning and teaching of history. It does this by offering materials and training opportunities for teachers and by providing students with a way to present their work to a larger audience. National History Day operates in 48 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, and Guam. In North Carolina it is sponsored by the Office of Archives and History with substantial assistance from the Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies. It is open to public, private, and homeschooled students. How History Day Works Each year the national office selects a broad theme. Students choose a topic related to that theme. It may be a local or state history topic, but it doesn’t have to be. Students research their topic using both primary and secondary sources. They take the information they gather and present their findings in one of five ways: a traditional historical research paper, an exhibit, a documentary, a web site, or a performance. Each project must be accompanied by an annotated bibliography divided into primary and secondary sources. For every category except papers, which is for individuals only, students may choose to work either alone or in groups of two to five. The projects are entered into competitions, starting at a district level. The top projects are chosen to advance to the next level of competition, culminating with a national event held in College Park, Maryland. The projects at each level are reviewed by historians and educators who provide constructive feedback to the students, so they may continue to learn from and improve their work. Getting Involved So, how can your organization be involved? If the schools in your area have a National History Day program, you can contact teachers and offer to help students identify and use materials in your collection or simply guide them in the fundamentals of research. If there is not a program operating in your area, you might identify a likely teacher and offer to help him or her get the program started. Or, you can have an educator in your organization sponsor History Day as an after- school program. The educator would direct students in the same way a classroom teacher would, by guiding them in their choice of topic, helping them identify and use sources, reviewing their work as it progresses, and coordinating their participation in the competitions. By so doing you not only help students develop a love of history and develop important life skills, you also introduce young visitors to the work of your organization. To find out whether schools in your area are partici-pating in National History Day, contact me, Jo Ann Williford, at ( 919) 807- 7284 or send me an email at joann. williford@ ncmail. net. I am happy to visit with interested individuals or groups to explain more about the program. You may also find more informa-tion about History Day at www. nchistoryday. org. By Jo Ann Williford, Education Supervisor, N. C. Office of Archives and History Send Us Your News! B e sure to send in news about your organization so we can feature you in the Bulletin! Add us to your newsletter mailing list, or simply email us press releases and other information. Tell us about your new exhibits, upcoming programs, new artifacts, your plans and accomplishments— anything you would like other Federation members to know about! We try to include information about as many Federa-tion members as possible by using newsletters and press releases that are sent to us, as well as by visit-ing member web pages. You are much more likely to be mentioned if you send your news directly to us! Please also consider writing about your organization for the Focus on a Federation Member series or writing about a project that others can learn from and imitate for the Sharing Ideas series. Send your newsletters to Laura Ketcham, FNCHS, 4610 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- 4610 or send emails to Laura. Ketcham@ ncmail. net. More Useful Books Available from State Library VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 4 FEDERATION NEWS Federation Bulletin T he State Library has recently acquired some books that may be of interest to Federation members: The Oral History Manual, by Barbara Sommer and Mary Kay Quinlan, AltaMira Press ( call number: General Collection 907.2 S697o) This book is designed to guide anyone interested in doing oral history research. As the publisher’s web site states, “ The manual offers step- by- step instructions, checklists, full- size reproducible forms, sample planning documents, project descriptions and summary sheets, sample materials, and extensive illustrations to help guide readers in taking ideas for an oral history project and turning them into a successful format.” Exhibit Makeovers: A Do- It- Yourself Workbook for Small Museums, by Alice Parman, AltaMira Press ( GC 069.5 P253e) According to the publisher, the authors of Exhibit Makeovers “ use straightforward language, informa-tive sidebars, fill- in- the- blank forms, and helpful illustrations to take readers step- by- step through the exhibit planning process. The workbook offers guidance, ideas, and examples in a way that will be useful for a broad spectrum of users, from the enthusiastic volun-teer with no academic training to the museum director or professional in need of a practical action plan.” Build It Once : A Basic Primer for the Creation of Online Exhibitions, by Sarah Goodwin Thiel, Scarecrow Press ( GC 021.70285 T431b) This book is designed to help staff members with limited exhibit experience or technical support design online exhibits that are flexible and easy to use. To obtain copies of these or other books in the State Library’s General Collection, simply ask your local public library to request the book through interlibrary loan. The State Library periodically lists updates to its col-lection; to see this list, please visit http:// statelibrary. dcr. state. nc. us and click on “ New Acquisitions” near the bottom of the page. The Bulletin will also periodi-cally mention books that may interest Federation members. Work with Elderhostel to Increase Visitation at Your Site R ecently the Federation learned about a way for cultural organizations to work with Elderhostel to bring visitors to their sites. As noted in a letter from Peter Duggan of Elderhostel, “ Elderhostel is a not- for- profit and the world’s largest educational organization for older adults. Each year more than 150,000 lifelong learners travel with Elderhostel to all 50 states and 90 countries. We also offer shorter programs in collaboration with educational and cultural organizations, as part of our mission to engage Elderhostel participants in their own commu-nities. Museums and other institutions enjoy the op-portunity to engage an important segment of their local market. “ We are currently seeking new partners for this ini-tiative, and with quick turnaround time we are developing programs for this fall and spring. Elder-hostel will cover all of your expenses and market each program to thousands of local participants. “ If you would like to work with us or want more infor-mation on the project, please contact me via email or telephone at the number below. Thanks very much, Peter Duggan, Manager, Program Partnerships, Elderhostel- Road Scholar, phone: ( 617) 457- 5401, email: peter. duggan@ elderhostel. org.” The Levine Museum of the New South is one Federa-tion member that is partnering with Elderhostel this fall. Through Elderhostel, the Museum is offering a Day of Discovery program several times in Septem-ber, featuring a talk by a historian; guided tours of exhibits; and walking tours of downtown Charlotte. Your Help Needed to Update the North Carolina Gazetteer VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 5 FEDERATION NEWS Federation Bulletin W illiam S. Powell’s North Carolina Gazetteer, published in 1968 by the University of North Carolina Press, was greeted with delight by all with an interest in everything Tar Heel. The guidebook to place names, 19,500 in all, has earned its place in libraries and glove compartments. Professor Powell spent ten years while employed by the North Caro-lina Collection in Chapel Hill compiling the inven-tory. He benefited from the counsel of a host of local historians, librarians, journalists, and others across the state. UNC Press has asked me to edit a new edition of the Gazetteer, a task which I approach with enthusiasm but also with hesitation. After all, the indispensable reference work appears to be complete. That said, I very much would like to hear from anyone who has additions, corrections, or other suggestions for the new edition. The Press has given me the go- ahead to add up to 2,000 new entries. I have combed maps and directories in search of new entries and have a list of potential additions. I would gladly share the list with anyone who has particular county or region level expertise. As you would guess, the matter of puzzling out name derivations is the greatest challenge. You can reach me, Michael Hill, at Research Branch, North Carolina Office of Archives and History, 4610 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- 4610 or at michael. hill@ ncmail. net. Many thanks. Please let me hear from you by December 1, 2008. By Michael Hill, Research Branch Supervisor, N. C. Office of Archives and History T he North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh announces the acquisition of a Confederate battle flag associated with a major turning point of the Civil War— the death of Lt. Gen. Thomas J. “ Stonewall” Jackson. The flag was carried by the 18th Regiment North Carolina Troops, which was responsible for the accidental shooting of the Confederate general at Chancellorsville, Va., on May 2, 1863. Severely injured by gunfire, Jackson died a week later of pneumonia. That fateful May 2 evening, the 18th North Carolina was in a line of battle ready to attack retreating Union troops. Jackson and his staff rode out in front of the Confederate line on reconnaissance. When they returned unannounced, firing broke out along the Southern battle line. In the confusion, soldiers from the 18th North Carolina fired into the dark woods at what they believed was Federal cavalry, mortally wounding Jackson. The following day, the 18th North Carolina’s battle flag was captured by Federal soldiers when the regi-ment’s color- bearer, Cpl. Owen J. Eakins of New Hanover County, was killed during the Battle of Chancellorsville. The existence of the flag was unknown to the N. C. Museum of History until 1992, when the museum received a letter from its owner. The postwar history of the flag is unclear, but it likely had several owners before it was acquired by Dr. Tom Walsh in the early 1970s. In 1993 the New Jersey college professor loaned the historic banner to the N. C. Museum of History, where it was conserved and appeared in a previous exhibit. Recently, Walsh offered to donate a partial value of the flag to the museum, and the museum purchased the remaining value this May. It is currently on view in A Call to Arms: North Carolina Military History Gallery. “ We are deeply grateful to Dr. Walsh for his generous contribution and for making the purchase of the flag much more affordable to the museum,” emphasized Ken Howard, director of the Division of State History Museums. “ The flag is now a permanent part of our collection, which ensures that future generations will see it.” North Carolina Museum of History Acquires Flag Associated with Gen. Stonewall Jackson’s Death Donations will help with the instal-lation and construction of the exhibition which will include interactive elements, photographs, memorabilia, machinery and furniture. The exhibition will examine the history of the relation-ship between the furniture industry and the people of High Point. Donations may be made in honor of your favorite furniture worker– parents, grandparents, siblings, neighbors and friends. Each honoree will be recognized in the exhibition. Donations of $ 25 or more will be sent a commemorative certificate in acknowledgement of their honoree. “ The furniture industry means a great deal to this community so we’re encour-aging everyone to be part of High Point’s Furniture Heritage,” Taylor said. To participate in the campaign, send a check along with the name of the honoree as it needs to be listed in the exhibition. Please note CHAIR- ity in the memo line and make the check payable to the High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point, NC 27262, by September 30. To learn more about and to discover what the High Point Museum is accom-plishing for the community, call 885- 1859 or visit www. highpoint museum. org. T he High Point Museum has embarked on a fundraising campaign, CHAIR- ity Begins at Home, to support the upcoming furniture exhibition, High Point’s Furniture Heritage. The campaign is open to everyone involved in the furniture industry, from factory workers to company owners and to those involved in every aspect of the furniture industry– veneer, design, photography, upholstery and market. “ This is a way for everyone past and present to be recognized in this exhibit,” Barbara Taylor, High Point Museum President, said. “ This industry was built with the hands of so many in our community and each job was as important as the next.” VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 6 MEMBER NEWS Federation Bulletin I n a remarkable case of public- private partnership, the city of Wilmington, the World War II Wilming-ton Home Front Coalition ( a Federation member), Thalian Association, and the Community Arts Center Accord recently completed an 11- year effort to restore Wilmingon’s USO club at Second and Orange Street. Formerly the Community Arts Center and now called the Hannah Block Historic USO, this USO club is one of a handful nationwide still standing. The lobby has been restored to its 1943 appearance and highlights a home- front museum with reproduc-tion USO furniture, artifacts, photomurals, and display cases. The lobby also features the original floor, wall, fixtures, and paint color. Patrons of the perform-ing and visual arts have modernized and expanded facilities for theater, painting, pottery, and dance. The building is open to the public six days a week. In addition, Wilmington was recently recognized by the U. S. Congress as “ America’s World War II City.” The only city in the country to receive this honor, Wilmington has been recognized for its contributions to the war effort and its service to the nation by its citizens in uniform and on the home front. During the war, all five armed forces were stationed in the county and nearby. The shipyard, the state’s largest employer, constructed 243 cargo vessels. The airport was a major training facility for P- 47 fighter crews, and defense industries produced vital materi-als. The county population nearly tripled. Thousands of men and women served in uniform, and 248 linked to the county died. The World War II Battleship North Carolina Memorial is berthed in Wilmington. World War II Wilmington Home Front Coalition Helps Rededicate Historic USO High Point Museum Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign By Leslie Keller, Curator of Collections/ Education Coordinator Maple Grove and Propst House are both house museums and are toured each year by over two thousand Catawba County school-children. They are available for tours anytime by appointment. Hickory Landmarks Society also holds title to Houck’s Chapel, a Methodist Church built in 1888 and now located with Hickory’s Fairview Cemetery. HLS is work-ing to restore the chapel to its 19th- century appearance and is considering a range of possible functional uses. The oldest church in the city proper, the structure is one of only ten Hickory properties individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Membership in the organization is available. Hickory Landmarks Society’s 350 members and their families enjoy educational programs such as Heritage Days for local 4th grades, trips to historic places, a quarterly newsletter, and annual events including the Victorian Harvest Dinner, and the annual Romance of the Home and Garden Tour. The Hickory Landmarks Society is a funded affiliate of the United Arts Council of Catawba County. To learn more, please visit www. hickorylandmarks. org or call ( 828) 322- 4731. T he Hickory Landmarks Society is a non- profit organization committed to serving the commu-nity by leading in the protection of historically or architecturally significant neighborhoods, indi-vidual landmarks, and traditions. It began in 1968 when Frances Moody organized a small group of people to save the Propst House from destruction. The Propst House is a Second Empire style cottage built in 1883 by J. Summie Propst for his bride, Jennie Abernethy Propst. Mr. Propst was an expert builder and master carver who built the house himself. The house was built along the railroad tracks where Hickory’s earliest fine homes were located. In 1970 it was moved to its present location at Third Ave-nue, NW, and Sixth Street, NW, in Shuford Memorial Gardens. In 1975, Hickory Landmarks received the Ruth Coltrane Cannon Cup for the restoration of the Propst House. Maple Grove was donated to the Hickory Landmarks Society in memory of the late Wade Hamp-ton Shuford by his widow. The Italianate- style farmhouse was built in 1883 by Adolphus and Mary Adelaide Shuford with the back portion of the house having been built ca. 1870. Restoration of Maple Grove is an ongoing project. In recent years the downstairs bathroom was returned to its 1917 appearance and the parlor, down-stairs bedroom, and upstairs bed-rooms were restored to their mid- 1890s appearance, the first years of the Shuford family occupation of Maple Grove. VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 7 MEMBER NEWS Federation Bulletin Focus on a Federation Member: Hickory Landmarks Society The Hickory Landmarks Society was founded in 1968 to save the 1883 Propst House, seen above, from demolition. The home is now open for scheduled tours. VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 8 MEMBER NEWS The ANSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY reports that it is continu-ing work on the restoration of the Leavitt House, the oldest commer-cial building still in use in Anson County. Built in 1832 as a residence in the Greek Revival Style, the building was donated to the society in 2007 and is now being used as a museum to house and display collections. The society also reports that it recently received a donation of a 1775 corner cupboard that was originally built in Anson County. The APEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY has begun a project to capture the oral history and heritage of the historical buildings, structures, and homes of Apex. It is seeking volunteers to help interview resi-dents, take photographs, record conversations, and transcribe the interviews. For more information, send an email to apexhistorical society@ gmail. com. The CARTERET COUNTY HISTORI-CAL SOCIETY recently celebrated the end of its Save Our History grant project with music, awards, and the unveiling of the video “ Reminiscences of Carteret County During the World War II Era.” The society worked with students of Morehead Elementary at Camp Glenn to interview veter-ans and civilians about their World War II memories and to produce the video. The CHATHAM COUNTY HISTORI-CAL ASSOCIATION announced that the census of the cemeteries of Chatham County is available online at http:// cemeterycensus. com/ nc/ chat/. Information about cemeteries in surrounding coun-ties is also available online at http:// cemeterycensus. com/ nc/ index. htm The COOLEEMEE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION reported that a North Carolina Highway Histori-cal Marker was unveiled this past spring in Cooleemee, honoring preeminent North Carolina histo-rian, author, teacher, and editor Hugh T. Lefler. Lefler taught more than 18,000 students in his years at NCSU and UNC- Chapel Hill and co- authored notable books, including the college text-book North Carolina: The History of a Southern State and Colonial North Carolina: A History. He also edited North Carolina History Told by Contemporaries and the 1967 edition of John Lawson’s New Voyage to Carolina. Lefler was born in Cooleemee. The DUKE HOMESTEAD EDUCA-TION AND HISTORY CORPORATION reported that it purchased a house and land adjacent to Duke Home-stead State Historic Site. The association is considering plans to build an artifact storage building behind the house. The FRIENDS OF THE NEW HANO-VER COUNTY LIBRARY reported a 26% increase in sales at its spring 2008 used book sale. The HISTORIC HOPE PLANTA-TION was featured by the UNC-TV show “ Our State” on June 5. The LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORI-CAL ASSOCIATION reported that Lincolnton was recently honored when First Lady Laura Bush, Honorary Chair of the Preserve America initiative, designated it as one of the nation’s newest Preserve America Communities. The Preserve America initiative is an Administration effort to encour-age and support community efforts to preserve and enjoy America’s cultural and natural heritage. Cities and towns designated as Preserve America Communities are recognized for their efforts at preserving the past and are eligi-ble to apply for matching grants to develop sustainable management practices and sound business prac-tices for the continued preservation and use of their heritage assets. The MUSEUM OF ASHE COUNTY HISTORY reported that work is progressing well on the restoration of the 1904 courthouse. The windows have been restored, new heating and air conditioning systems have been installed, and work has begun on re- plastering walls and returning doors to their original clear finish. A temporary museum has been opened across the street from the courthouse; the museum is open Tuesdays through Satur-days through the end of October and on Saturdays from November through April. The NEW BERN PRESERVATION FOUNDATION has received two grants from the Harold H. Bate Foundation to help it restore the 18th- century Byran- Fordham Cemetery. PRESERVATION NORTH CARO-LINA is raising money to repaint Coolmore, the 1850s plantation of J. W. and Martha Powell near Tarboro. Nearly 500 gallons of paint will be needed to repaint this National Historic Landmark, which is owned by Preservation NC. To contribute to this effort, please call Shannon Phillips at ( 919) 832- 3652. Member News Briefs Federation Bulletin HERITAGE PRESERVATION Conservation Assessment Program Deadline: December 1, 2008 Heritage Preservation and the Institute for Museum and Library Services provide the Conservation Assessment Program ( CAP) to help museums and historic sites care for their collections. As the website states, “ CAP provides a general conservation assessment of your museum’s collection, envi-ronmental conditions, and site. Conservation priorities are identi-fied by professional conservators who spend two days on- site and three days writing a report. The report can help your museum develop strategies for improved collections care and provide a tool for long- range planning and fund-raising. ” Most museums are assigned a conservator to assess the museum’s collections, while museums with a historic structure may also get an architectural assessor. Though the program allocates money to help cover the costs of the assessors, museums need to be prepared to pay any costs that go above the allocation. ( Heritage Preservation estimates these costs could be be-tween $ 400 and $ 900, depending on how many assessors are as-signed, their fees, the cost of lodg-ing, mileage traveled, etc.). Please note that CAP offers a general conservation assessment, not object- by- object surveys. You must join Heritage Preserva-tion’s mailing list to receive an application, which will be mailed in October. To be added to the mailing list, contact the CAP staff at cap@ heritageperservation. org or call ( 202) 233- 0800. For more Grants from Public or Museum- Related Organizations information, visit www. heritage preservation. org/ CAP/ index. html. Many museums that take part in this program later apply for an IMLS Conservation Project Support grant to implement recommended changes. INSTITUTE FOR MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES American Heritage Preservation Program Deadline: September 15, 2008 Bank of America is partnering with IMLS to provide grants of up to $ 3,000 to small museums, librar-ies, and archives. The grants will raise awareness and fund preser-vation of treasures held in small museums, libraries, and archives. Grants will help to preserve specific items, including works of art, arti-facts, and historical documents that are in need of conservation. Applicants will build on completed conservation assessments of their collections, to ensure that the Bank of America/ IMLS grants are used in accordance with best prac-tices in the field, and to under-score the importance of assess-ment planning. Grant programs that provide assistance with conser-vation planning and assessment include the Conservation Assess-ment Program ( described above) and the National Endowment for the Humanities’ Preservation Assistance Grants. For more in-formation, visit www. imls. gov/ collections/ grants/ boa. htm. Conservation Project Support Grant Deadline: October 1, 2008 This IMLS program awards grants to help museums identify collections needs and priorities and to perform activities to safe-guard their collections. Grants are available for many types of collec-tions activities, such as surveys, training, research, treatment, and environmental improvements. This grant does require matching funds on a 1: 1 basis. For more information, visit www. imls. gov/ applicants/ grants/ conservProject. shtm. Museums for America Deadline: November 1, 2008 Museums for America grants support projects and ongoing activities that build museums’ capacity to serve their communities. As the IMLS web page notes, “ Museums for America grants strengthen a museum’s ability to serve the public more effectively by supporting high- priority activi-ties that advance the institution’s mission and strategic goals. Muse-ums for America grants are designed to be flexible: funds can be used for a wide variety of projects, including: ongoing museum work, research and other behind- the-scenes activities, planning, new programs, purchase of equipment or services, and activities that will support the efforts of museums to upgrade and integrate new tech-nologies.” Please note that appli-cation forms and guidelines for the current fiscal year are made available a few months before the grant deadline. Until that time, applications and guidelines from the previous year are available for your reference, but you must use the current fiscal year application when you apply. For more infor-mation, visit http:// www. imls. gov/ applicants/ grants/ forAmerica. shtm. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE American Battlefield Protection Program Deadline: Dec. 31, 2008 VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 9 GRANT OPPORTUNITIES VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 10 GRANT OPPORTUNITIES Grants from Private Organizations NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION Preservation Funds Deadline: October 1, 2008; February 1, 2009; and June 1, 2009 The Preservation Funds provide two types of assis-tance to nonprofit organizations and public agencies: 1) matching grants from $ 500 to $ 5,000 for preserva-tion planning and educational efforts, and 2) inter-vention funds for preservation emergencies. Matching grant funds may be used to obtain professional exper-tise in areas such as architecture, archeology, engi-neering, preservation planning, land- use planning, fund raising, organizational development, and law as well as to provide preservation education activities to educate the public. Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation Deadline: February 1, 2009 The Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation provides nonprofit organizations and public agencies matching grants ranging from $ 2,500 to $ 10,000 for projects that contribute to the preservation or the recapture of an authentic sense of place. Funds may be used for professional advice, conferences, workshops, and education programs. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors Deadline: February 1, 2009 The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors provides nonprofit organizations and public agencies matching grants ranging from $ 2,500 to $ 10,000 to assist in the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of historic interiors. Funds may be used for professional expertise, print and video communications materials, and education programs. Please note that the selection process for the above grants is very competitive. Applicants are encour-aged to develop proposals carefully and to complete the application form with the guidance of the National Trust regional office serving their state. For more information, visit www. preservationnation. org/ resources/ find- funding/ grants. To contact the Southern Office of the National Trust, call ( 843) 722- 8552 or email soro@ nthp. org. The American Battlefield Protection Program ( ABPP) promotes the preservation of significant historic battlefields associated with wars on American soil. The goals of the program are 1) to protect battle-fields and sites associated with armed conflicts that influenced the course of our history, 2) to encourage and assist all Americans in planning for the preservation, management, and interpretation of these sites, and 3) to raise awareness of the importance of preserving battlefields and related sites for future generations. The ABPP focuses primarily on land use, cultural resource and site management planning, and public education. Individual project funding has ranged from $ 5,000 to more than $ 64,000, with most grants averaging about $ 30,000. The program encourages, but does not require, matching funds or in- kind services. ABPP invites applications once a year; applica-tions are due before January. The ABPP encourages potential appli-cants to contact the ABPP staff and discuss proposed projects before preparing an application. Contact the ABPP Grants Manager by email at kristen_ mcmasters@ nps. gov or at ( 202) 354- 2037 for more information. For lists of previous winners and other infor-mation, visit www. nps. gov/ history/ hps/ abpp/ funding. htm. Grants from Public Organizations ( continued) HISTORY HELP In this section, we review museum or history- related sites that might interest you. We welcome your suggestions as well. Cultural Resource Management http:// crm. cr. nps. gov/ issue index. cfm The National Park Service publishes Cultural Resource Management, a useful magazine that is available online. This web site allows you to search issues dating back to 1978. Each issue of the magazine focuses on a theme; samples of issues that may interest Federation members include “ Preservation Planning: Ensuring a Future for Our Past” ( vol. 23, no. 7); “ Cultural Resource Management and Emergency Preparedness” ( vol. 24, no. 8); “ Museum Issues and Trends” ( vol. 23, no. 5); and “ Altogether Fitting and Proper: Saving America’s Battlefields” ( vol. 20, no. 5). Ethics Guide for Nonprofits www. aaslh. org/ ethics. htm The Panel on the Nonprofit Sector has issued Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice: A Guide for Charities and Foun-dations, which is available as a free download from AASLH’s web site. The publication outlines thirty- three practices to help board members and staff improve operations. These practices involve legal compliance and public disclo-sure; effective governance; strong financial oversight; and responsi-ble fundraising. While visiting AASLH’s web site, be sure to also read AASLH’s “ Statement of Pro-fessional Standards and Ethics,” which offers historical organizations standards relating to historical resources; access; interpretation; management; conflict of interest; social responsibility; revenue producing activities; and intellec-tual freedom. Free Online Listing of Your Museum www. museumsusa. org This web site offers a free listing for your museum. Visitors to the site can search for museums by category, such as “ history,” and by state and city. This site also allows you to list special programs and exhibits under “ Events.” Online Historical Resources www. historyguide. de As its web site notes, “ The Network Subject Gateways History provides access to scholarly relevant web sites and digital texts in history via the special subject gateways History Guide.” Visitors to this site can search for web resources on a wide range of places and time periods. Researching 19th- century America, for example, brings up a list of more than 200 web sites, ranging alphabetically from an 1895 atlas of the country to the World of 1898. Through these web sites you can visit online exhibits; read original primary sources such as books, letters, and journals; read scholarly articles; and more. Most of the web sites listed offer free access to their resources, though some do require paid subscriptions. Ordering Copies of Docent Educator Newsletter www. museum- ed. org/ joomla/ content/ view/ 16/ 45/ The Docent Educator was a news-letter published from 1991 to 2003. According to the Museum Ed web-site, “ The journal was developed to provide practical solutions to teaching with the collections of museums, historic sites, zoos, parks, and gardens.” The newsletter covered topics such as “ Engaging the Senses” “ Working with Stu-dents in Grades 6 through 9,” “ Touring Walk- Ins and the Gen-eral Public,” “ Hands- on!” “ Preventing Burn- Out: Incentives and Benefits” and more. Each issue is approximately 20 pages long; copies cost $ 9 per issue. Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses www. dol. gov/ elaws Elaws stands for “ employment laws assistance for workers and small businesses.” This Web site was developed to help employers and workers understand their rights and responsibilities under the federal employment laws administered by the U. S. Depart-ment of Labor. Topics covered include issues relating to pay and benefits; safety and health; work-place posters; youth employment; and more. As the web site states, “ Please note that there is not an elaws Advisor for every DOL law or regulation. Therefore, the list of Advisors you receive after making your selections may not be a comprehensive source of informa-tion on all laws and regulations related to your situation. DOL plans to continually develop new Advisors to further assist America’s employment community.” Information from the IRS www. irs. gov/ pub/ irs- pdf/ p557. pdf The IRS recently updated Publica-tion 557, which offers information on how to apply for 501( c) 3 status; how to acknowledge donations; what forms an organization has to file, and more. Useful Resources VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 11 HISTORY HELP T he National Register of Historic Places, the most widely known avenue for preservation in the United States, has become increasingly popular in recent years. People are more interested in historic properties for their style, sense of history, and “ green” appeal. Historic properties that are listed in the National Register also have the potential to receive tax credits for qualified rehabilita-tion work, a very desirable benefit that is driving the rising interest in National Register listing. History of the Preservation Act Preservation on the national level began in the United States with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, which was created to ensure that significant properties are considered in the planning of federal projects and to encourage historic preservation initiatives. ( More information about this act can be found at www. hpo. dcr. state. nc. us/ nhpa. htm.) Along with this legislation came the creation of the National Regis-ter of Historic Places. A historic preservation office ( HPO) in each state was also mandated by the National Historic Preservation Act to provide assistance for pres-ervation efforts at the statewide level. The North Carolina HPO has a central office in Raleigh, as well as offices in Asheville and Greenville. The staffs of these offices have assisted in the listing of over 2,600 properties in North Carolina, including more than 450 historic districts. Properties in the National Regis-ter include buildings, structures, objects, sites, and districts, each fifty years or older, with significance based on an association with a significant event, person, architec-ture, or archaeology. These prop-erties must also appear much as they did historically, with little or no alteration. Some properties, such as churches, cemeteries, and those that have been moved, must also meet additional requirements. In the United States, more than 85,000 properties have been listed since the inception of the National Register. There are many impetuses for seeking National Register listing, from nostalgia to economics. The owner of the Leslie- Taylor House in Moore County listed the property to document the architectural significance of this exuberant Gothic Revival- style house. The Ware Creek School, a Rosenwald school in Beaufort County, was listed with the help of community and alumni support to raise awareness of the school’s signifi-cance. The Summerfield Historic District in Guilford County was an effort by this small town to give the community a greater sense of separate identity from nearby and growing Greensboro. The National Register listing of the American Tobacco complex in Durham allowed the developer to rehabilitate an important indus-trial complex, by enabling him to take advantage of the tax credit program. The American Tobacco project spurred the revitalization of a once busy section of the city. How To Apply for a National Register Listing In North Carolina, the National Register listing process begins with an application to the North Carolina Study List. Applications can be requested from HPO staff and can be completed by the prop-erty owner, an interested member of the public, or a paid consultant. The application is fairly simple, including a physical description of the property and a short explana-tion of its historical significance. Properties may also be identified for the Study List by consultants conducting architectural surveys. The North Carolina National Register Advisory Committee ( NRAC), which meets three times a year in Raleigh, evaluates whether a property is worthy of further study for its potential to be listed in the National Register. If the property is approved for the Study List, the applicant may then proceed with the submission of a National Register nomination form. The National Register nomination includes information like that Listing a Property in the National Register: A Beginner’s Guide VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 12 By Jessica Dockery, National Register and Survey Specialist, State Historic Preservation Office “ Historic properties that are listed in the National Register . . . have the potential to receive tax credits for qualified rehabilitation work, a very desirable benefit that is driving the rising interest in National Register listing.” HISTORY HELP found in the Study List application but in much greater detail, similar to a college- level term paper. HPO staff recommends the hiring of a consultant to complete the nomi-nation, because nominations involve much research and must be prepared according to state and federal guidelines. A list of consultants who have completed nominations for successfully listed properties is kept by the HPO and is available to the public. Upon completion, nominations go through a series of reviews before a property can officially be listed in the National Register. Once a property or district is listed in the National Register, the owners receive a certificate from the HPO. The owners also become eligible to apply for tax credits for qualified rehabilitation. National Register listing has also become an important tool for ongoing preservation efforts by owners and local governments to maintain and encourage a sense of place and history in our communities. There are many myths about the ramifications of National Register listing, the most common being that an owner will not be able to make any changes to a property once it has been listed. National Register listing is an honorary recognition of the significance of the property. Listing places no obli-gations or restrictions on a property unless there is a federal or state project that affects the property. If applying for tax credits, the reha-bilitation work needs to meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. HPO staff is available to help coordinate projects to meet those standards. For more information about the National Register of Historic Places and how to apply for a list-ing, please see the HPO’s website at www. hpo. dcr. state. nc. us or contact us at ( 919) 807- 6587. For more information about archaeology, please see the Office of State Archaeology’s website at www. arch. dcr. state. nc. us or contact them at ( 919) 807- 6550. Listing a Property in the National Register ( continued) VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 13 The ca. 1879 Leslie- Taylor house in Moore County is one of more than 2,600 properties in North Carolina on the National Register. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Fall Civilian Living History Program Saturday, October 4, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Costumed living historians will demonstrate a variety of mid- 19th century domestic skills such as open hearth cooking, sewing, natural dyeing, spinning, and knitting. There will also be discus-sions throughout the day regarding the hardships that the common southern woman endured as she did her best to provide for her family during the Civil War. * * * * * * * BEAUFORT HISTORICAL ASSOCIA-TION ( Beaufort) www. beauforthistoricsite. org ( 252) 728- 5225; ( 800) 575- 7483 Fall Fundraising Party Saturday, October 18, 6: 30 p. m. This gala fundraising party will be held in a beautiful Beaufort home featuring the works of a selected artist. Artwork is avail-able for purchase. Admission charge. Jumble Sale Saturday, November 22, 9 a. m.- 3 p. m. The Beaufort Historic Site turns into a community market with art, handmade crafts, holiday gifts, pre- loved treasures, antiques, clothing, food, and much more. Free. Community Thanksgiving Feast Sunday, November 23, 11: 30 a. m.- 1 p. m. Enjoy a traditional turkey dinner provided by some of the area’s finest restaurants. Served at the Beaufort Historic Site, dinners are available for take- out or to enjoy under our tent. Admission charge. * * * * * * * BLADENBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY ( 910) 863- 4707 Historical Society Fun Day Saturday, Sept. 6, 7: 00 a. m.- 9: 30 a. m. for breakfast, with other activities starting at 10 a. m. Come to the Historical Building at 818 South Main Street in Bladen-boro to enjoy the society’s annual Fun Day. The Bladenboro Rotary Club will host a pancake break-fast from 7 a. m. to 9: 30 a. m., and other activities will start taking place outside at 10 a. m. There will be food, festivities, and fun— bake sale, country store, kids games, vendors, entertainment, and much more. Museums will be open. All proceeds will be used for maintenance and upkeep of the Historical Building. Everyone is welcome— please come! * * * * * * * CALDWELL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY www. caldwellheritagemuseum. org ( 828) 758- 4004 The Cherokee Removal Oct. 10, 7 p. m. Come to the Caldwell County Public Library in Lenoir to hear Dr. Bill Anderson talk about the Cherokee removal in the 1800s. Open House Sunday, Sept. 14, 2 p. m.- 5 p. m. Come tour the Caldwell Heritage Museum, enjoy refreshments, and learn more about the Historical Society. * * * * * * * VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 14 APEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY http:// apexhisoc. freeservers. com/ Christmas Home Tour Sunday, Dec. 7, 1 p. m.- 5 p. m. Get in the holiday spirit during this twenty- second annual tour of homes in Apex. Tour three private homes, the historic train depot, and the Maynard- Pearson House, where you can enjoy refreshments and an old- fashioned sweet shop with homemade candy. Tickets cost $ 10 in advance, $ 12 on the day of the tour, and can be purchased starting in mid- November at the Apex Chamber of Commerce; Antiques on Salem; Pineapple Tea Room; and the Rusty Bucket. All proceeds benefit the Historical Society. * * * * * * * ASHE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ( West Jefferson) www. ashehistoricalsociety. org info@ ashehistoricalsociety. org Ashe County Antique’s Fair and Appraisal Friday- Saturday, Sept 19- 20 This fair offers you a chance to bring in a favorite antique to find out what it’s worth or where it came from. Ken Farmer of Antiques Roadshow will be a special guest. Location, time, and other details to be announced; please visit the web site for more details. All proceeds will benefit the Ashe County Historical Society and the Museum of Ashe County History. * * * * * * * BENTONVILLE BATTLEFIELD STATE HISTORIC SITE ( Four Oaks) www. bentonvillebattlefield. nchistoricsites. org ( 910) 594- 0789 CAPITAL AREA PRESERVATION ( Raleigh) www. cappres. org, ( 919) 833- 6404 Annual Anthemion Awards Ceremony Thursday, September 11, 5: 30 p. m. Come to the Pilot Mill Complex in Raleigh and join Capital Area Preservation in recognizing out-standing dedication and commit-ment to excellence in historic preservation in Wake County. Call for more information. * * * * * * * CARTERET COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ( MOREHEAD CITY) www. thehistoryplace. org ( 252) 247- 7433 Lunch with a Dash of History Monday, Sept. 15, and Fridays, Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 24, and Nov. 7 Join Rodney Kemp for his popular talks about local history. On Sep-tember 15 he will talk about the 1933 hurricane. The topics for the other fall lunches have yet to be announced; please check the web site for updates. Tickets: $ 9 with lunch, $ 4 without lunch. Reserva-tions must be made and tickets paid for before Wednesday prior to each lecture by calling ( 252) 247- 7533 ext. 106. * * * * * * CATAWBA COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION http:// www. catawbahistory. org/ ( 828) 465- 0383 Murray’s Mill Harvest Folk Festival Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a. m.- 5 p. m., and Sunday, Sept. 28, 1 p. m.- 5 p. m. This annual festival celebrates Catawba County’s agricultural heritage with an array of exhibits, craftsmen, and activities, includ-ing petting zoos, antique cars, tractors, farm machinery, and traditional food preparations such as molasses making. Enjoy bluegrass, country, and gospel music as well as a tour of Murray’s Mill, whose original millstones are still producing bags of flour. Hart Square Saturday, October 25, 10 a. m.- 5 p. m. For one day each year the public is welcome to visit 70 furnished log structures dating from 1782 to 1873 that have been collected by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Hart of Hick-ory. The day’s events include more than 200 artisans demonstrating period techniques of flax breaking and hackling, spinning, weaving, open- hearth cooking, broom and shoe making, shingle riving, wheelwrighting, tinsmithing, and more. Tickets cost $ 25 and go on sale on Monday, Oct. 6; groups of 15 or more may purchase tickets in advance from September 1 through September 28 by calling ( 828) 465- 0383. Note that tickets are limited and are sold on a first-come, first- served basis. * * * * * * * CHATHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ( Pittsboro) www. chathamhistory. org Historic Lecture Series Sunday, Nov. 16, 2: 30 p. m. Enjoy a presentation on an aspect of Chatham County history, and enjoy refreshments afterward. Subject and location to be announced; check web site for details. * * * * * * * CUPOLA HOUSE ASSOCIATION ( Edenton) www. cupolahouse. org 250th Anniversary Celebration Saturday- Sunday, Sept. 27- Oct. 4 Come celebrate the 250th anniver-sary of the 1758 Cupola House during this week- long celebration. Enjoy lectures and demonstrations on colonial art and local maritime history; a lecture and concert of colonial music; a display and discussion of fine colonial furni-ture; guided tours of the Cupola House and gardens; trolley tours; and more. For more information, please visit the web site or write the association at PO Box 311, Edenton, NC 27932. * * * * * * DUKE HOMESTEAD STATE HISTORIC SITE ( Durham) www. dukehomestead. nchistoric sites. org, ( 919) 477- 5498 Tobacco Harvest Festival Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Come see costumed interpreters demonstrate tobacco harvesting, stringing, and curing in the morning, and in the afternoon hear the sounds of the only tobacco auction left in Durham. You can even enjoy hornworm races and a Moon Pie eating contest. Free. An Evening at the Homestead October 18, 2 p. m.- 6 p. m. Join the Duke Homestead Junior Interpreters as they prepare the Homestead for winter. This afternoon program features traditional music, wagon rides, fall foods, and 19th- century games. Bring a picnic for dinner on the grounds. Free. * * * * * * * CALENDAR OF EVENTS VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 15 Federation Bulletin CALENDAR OF EVENTS DUPLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ( Rose Hill) www. duplinhistory. com info@ duplinhistory. com Honoring Duplin County Vietnam War Dead Saturday, Nov. 1, noon Come to the Agricultural Audito-rium at Duplin Commons for a ceremony honoring men from Duplin County who were killed during the Vietnam War. General Dan Kelly McNeill, U. S. Army, a native of Warsaw who lost a brother in the war, has been invited to be the principal speaker. The event will begin with a catered lunch, which will cost approximately $ 10 per person. After lunch, the program will include biographical sketches of each man killed and recognition of their surviving family members. The Historical Society hopes to be able to present to Duplin County a marble or other appropriate monument, containing the names of each man, to be displayed in the Court House, as a permanent memorial to these Duplin citizens who made the supreme sacrifice. * * * * * * * GREENSBORO HISTORICAL MUSEUM www. greensborohistory. org ( 336) 373- 2043 Five by O’Henry Sept. 5, 6, 13, 13 at 8 p. m. Sept. 7, 13, and 14 at 3 p. m. See five plays based on stories by O. Henry, who was born in Greensboro. Tickets: $ 12 for gen-eral admission; $ 10 for members, seniors, and students; $ 20 for opening night champagne reception. Good Night and Good Luck Movie Screening Sunday, October 19, 2: 30 p. m. See the George Clooney film and talk about it afterwards with UNC- G professors. Call for free reservations. Ghost Stories in the Graveyard With Cynthia Brown Saturday, October 26, noon Bring a blanket and youngsters and be ready for fun. Ghoulash— Haunted Cemetery Walk Saturday, October 26, 5 p. m.- 9 p. m. You never know who you’ll meet from Greensboro’s past. Call for more information. * * * * * * * HIGH POINT MUSEUM www. highpointmuseum. org ( 336) 883- 3022 Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Sundays, Sept. 7 and 21, 1 p. m.- 4 p. m. Come to this drop- in program and watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. Free. Day in the Park in City Lake Park Saturday, Sept. 20, 11 a. m.- 5 p. m. Our historical park will be closed this day so that our interpreters may participate in the folk- life demonstrations at City Lake Park. Day in the Park is a multi-cultural event featuring entertain-ment, crafts, and food. Furniture: What’s Up Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6: 30 p. m.- 8 p. m. Come to the La- Z- Boy Conference Room in Norton Hall at High Point University to learn more about the state’s furniture business. This month’s topic will focus on style matters and furniture design. Preserving the Harvest Saturday, Oct. 18, 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday, Oct. 19, 1 p. m.- 4 p. m. Early Quaker settlers to this area relied on techniques like drying and pickling to preserve their summer and fall harvest for the winter. Come help our costumed interpreters with this seasonal chore during this drop- in program. All ages welcome. Free. Furniture: What’s Up Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6: 30 p. m.- 8 p. m. Come to High Point University and join Brian Casey of the High Point Market Authority to discuss the High Point market, then and now. Open Hearth Cooking Demon-stration Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Come to this drop- in program and watch our costumed interpreters cook a traditional fall harvest meal over an open hearth in the Hoggatt House. Free. Furniture: What’s Up Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6: 30 p. m.- 8 p. m. Come to the High Point Museum for this monthly discussion on the furniture industry. This month’s topic will be veener. * * * * * * * HISTORIC BETHANIA www. historicbethania. org ( 336) 922- 0434 Black Walnut Festival Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Meet craftspeople, suttlers, and traders and enjoy traditional foods during this unique fall festival. VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 16 Federation Bulletin CALENDAR OF EVENTS HISTORIC BURKE FOUNDATION ( Morganton) www. historicburke. org, ( 828) 437- 4104 Revolutionary Weekend 2008 Saturday- Sunday, Sept. 27- 28 Historic Burke Foundation will hold its annual Revolutionary Weekend the last weekend in September. Call for more informa-tion. * * * * * * * HISTORIC ROSEDALE ( Charlotte) www. historicrosedale. org ( 704) 335- 0325 Metalworking in Antebellum Mecklenburg Sunday, Sept. 27, 11: 30 a. m.- 1 p. m. Join Dr. Hugh Dussek, Steve Gore, John McPherson, and James Bazen, all from Central Piedmont Community College, in a discussion of metalworking and social and economic developments in the local area. Learn about plans to reconstruct the old smithy at Historic Rosedale plan-tation. Cost: $ 8 for adults ($ 5 for early registration by Sept. 19) and $ 5 for students and seniors. Visit the web site to buy tickets or call for more information. * * * * * * * LEVINE MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTH www. museumofthenewsouth. org ( 704) 333- 1887 Gospel Shout! 2008 Tuesday, September 9, 7: 30 p. m. Levine Museum and Center City Partners present a free concert at the United House of Prayer for All People, showcasing the powerful music of local gospel and shout bands. Global Dish: New South BBQ Tour Friday, September 12, 6: 00 p. m. What’s more Southern than BBQ? You'll look at that question differ-ently when you travel Charlotte’s new ethnic suburbs with Dr. Tom Hanchett! Free Day! Saturday, Sept. 13 , 10 a. m.– 5 p. m. Visit the museum for free on this day. Elderhostel’s Day of Discovery Thursday, Sept. 18, Saturday, Sept. 20, and Friday, Sept. 26, 9 a. m. - 3: 30 p. m. Enjoy this exciting 1- day program exploring Charlotte and the New South Culture and Cookies: Story-telling through Quilts Sunday, September 21 , 2 p. m. Join us as we take a free guided tour through the Corapeake exhibit and learn more about oral history. * * * * * * * LOWER CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL SOCIETY ( Wilmington) www. latimerhouse. org ( 910) 762- 0492 Secret Garden Tour Friday- Saturday, Sept. 19- 20, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. This fifth annual tour features many gardens never before open to the public. Most of the gardens are in easy strolling distance within the historic district, bordered by the Cape Fear River. Tickets cost $ 15 through Sept. 15 and $ 18 thereafter. To reserve a lunch that you can enjoy in Tabitha’s Tea Room or the Latimer House Gardens, please pre- order by September 5 by calling ( 910) 762- 0492. For more information, please call the society or visit the society’s web site. * * * * * * * MOORE COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ( Southern Pines) www. moorehistory. com ( 910) 692- 2051 Antiques Appraisal Fair Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. The Moore County Historical Association is organizing its own version of the “ Antiques Road Show” at the Shaw House in Southern Pines. Have your old furniture, jewelry, silver, fine art, Japanese prints, Asian porcelain, coins, old photos, and documents, military items, NC pottery, and other items appraised by experts: $ 25 for every 3 items ( verbal ap-praisals only). Please call for more information. * * * * * * * MOORES CREEK NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD ( Currie) www. nps. gov/ mocr, ( 910) 283- 5591 Constitution Day Wednesday, Sept. 17, 3 p. m.- 4 p. m. Enjoy a short program about the signing of the Constitution. Jaeger Korps Encampment Saturday- Sunday, Nov. 15- 16 Learn about the German troops who fought in the Revolution. Autumn Candlelight Tours Saturday, Nov. 15, 7 p. m.- 9 p. m. See the battlefield by candlelight and learn more about the events that led to the battle of Moores Creek. Tours are free but reserva-tions are required. Reservations may be made starting November 1. VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 17 Federation Bulletin CALENDAR OF EVENTS MT. AIRY MUSEUM OF REGIONAL HISTORY www. northcarolinamuseum. org ( 336) 786- 4478 Ghosts of Carolina Tuesday, October 28, 4 p. m. ( children’s program), 7 p. m. ( adult program) Award- winning author Terrance Zepke will share several spine-tingling tales from her ghost books. The afternoon program will be suitable for school- age kids, while the evening program is just for adults and will feature the sto-ries in greater depth as well as an opportunity for discussion. Cost: $ 4. * * * * * * * MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR ( Fayetteville) ( 910) 486- 1330, mcf@ ncmail. net ( All programs are free.) Old- Time Music Wednesdays, Sept. 10 and 24, Oct. 8 and 22, Nov. 12 and 26, 7 p. m. This program is for musicians who are interested in preserving and performing tunes of 19th- and early 20th- century America. Musicians of all ages and skill levels are welcome. North Carolina Quiz Bowl Thursday, Sept. 25, 7 p. m. Test your knowledge of the Tar Heel State. All ages are welcome; participation is limited to twenty contestants. Register at the door or call to register. Spectators are welcome! Live! At the Arsenal Sunday, Oct. 26 , 1 p. m.- 5 p. m. Craftsmen will demonstrate 19th-century skills and trades that were common when the North Carolina Arsenal was under con-struction. Guided tours of Arsenal Park will be offered at 1: 15 p. m., 2 p. m., 3 p. m., and 4 p. m. Arsenal Roundtable: War Game with Miniatures Thursday, Nov. 20 , 7 p. m. Come listen, learn, and participate! 1897 Poe House Tuesday, Nov. 25 through Jan. 11, 2009 Tour the 1897 Poe House to see how homes were decorated for the holidays around the turn of the 20th century. * * * * * * * NEW BERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY www. newbernhistorical. org ( 252) 638- 8558 Sincere Forms of Flattery: Blacks, Whites and American Popular Music Sunday, Sept. 28, 2 p. m. Come to the Scottish Rite Temple and hear Billy Stevens, worldwide lecturer and musician, talk about American popular music. Enjoy a reception afterwards at the Atmore- Oliver House. This free program is sponsored in partnership with the North Carolina Humanities Council. Ghostwalk: “ Spirits of the Neuse” Friday- Saturday, Oct. 24- 25, 5 p. m.- 9 p. m. This popular fund- raiser for the society features a different theme each year. This year’s theme focuses on the Neuse and its influ-ence on New Bern. Tour Union Point Park, Cedar Grove Cemetery, the Historic Masonic Lodge, New Bern Civic Theater, and other locales to see character actors portraying ghosts from New Bern’s past. A special “ Agony Alley” on the grounds of the Attmore- Oliver House is designed for children. Meals will be available for sale at local churches open on the tour days. Tickets: $ 15 in advance, $ 20 on day of tour, with special prices for military personnel and children. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the society. Lunch and Learn Thursday, Nov. 13, 11: 30 a. m.- 1 p. m. Come to the Chelsea Restaurant in historic downtown New Bern to hear Buzz Mead talk about “ Experiencing the Appalachian Trail— One Step at a Time.” Take an exciting adventure with Buzz as he relates his adven-tures both good and bad. Please call the historical society to make your reservation; prepaid reserva-tions are required and cost $ 14 for members, $ 16 for non- members. America Without Indians: An Imaginary Journey. Wednesday, Nov. 19 In honor of American Indian Heritage Month, the New Bern Historical Society, the New Bern- Craven County Library, and the North Carolina Humanities Council are pleased to present this fascinat-ing program about what might have happened when the Europe-ans came to America if they found no one at home! Dr. David LaVere will speak at the New Bern- Craven County Library on Johnson Street. Free. * * * * * * * NEW HOPE VALLEY RAILWAY ( New Hill) www. nhvry. org ( 919) 362- 5416 VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 18 Federation Bulletin CALENDAR OF EVENTS tery; and the video “ War Zone: World War II Off North Carolina’s Outer Banks.” The Secrets of Blackbeard Thursday, Oct. 9, 2 p. m. The museum’s nautical archaeolo-gist David Moore will present a lecture about the infamous pirate and the recovery of artifacts from the shipwreck Queen Anne’s Revenge. Women Pirates Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2 p. m. Connie Mason will present a lecture about women pirates, such as Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Fright Night at the Museum Tuesday, Oct. 28, 5: 30 p. m.- 7: 30 p. m. Enjoy a family event at a “ haunted museum” with spooky activities, crafts, and a children’s costume contest. Cost: $ 2 per person. * * * * * * * NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF HISTORY ( Raleigh) www. ncmuseumofhistory. org ( 919) 807- 7900 ( All programs are free. For more information or a complete list of events, please call or visit the Web page.) Preserving Your Family Photos Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 a. m.- 11: 30 a. m. Join Kim Andersen Cumber, Non- Textual Materials Archivist at the N. C. State Archives, and learn how to protect your family’s visual history at this introductory work-shop covering the basics of photo preservation and storage. You’ll also get tips on identifying historic photographs. The program is co-sponsored by N. C. State Archives. Please call ( 919) 807- 7992 by Sept. 4 to register. History à la Carte: Horse Sense Wednesday, Sept. 10, 12: 10 p. m.- 1 p. m. Bring your lunch; beverages provided. Mystery and controversy have long surrounded the Shackleford Banks wild horses. Carmine Prioli, Director of Graduate Studies, Department of English, N. C. State University, will talk about the herd’s natural and cultural signifi-cance, possible origins, hardiness in the face of hurricanes, and complex relationship with humans. Voting Counts: My Voice, My Choice Saturday, Sept. 13, 10 a. m.- 2 p. m. 11 a. m.- 12: 30 p. m. Candidates’ Forum Get involved in the electoral process as you enjoy patriotic crafts and other hands- on activities. Middle- and high- school students can attend the 2008 Candidates’ Forum, featuring individuals running for statewide offices. The program is co- sponsored by Kids Voting NC Wake County. For ages 10 and up; to register, please call ( 919) 341- 2398 or email info@ kids votingwake. org. Summer Performance Series: Alan Hoal Sunday, Sept. 21, 3 p. m.- 4 p. m. North Carolina’s storytelling tra-dition is as old as the Blue Ridge Mountains. Come hear legendary Jack tales that have been passed down for generations in Appala-chia. Family Day: Colonial North Carolina Saturday, Sept. 27, 11 a. m.- 4 p. m. Celebrate and explore North Carolina’s past, from colonization to the American Revolution, during this fun- filled and educational event. Play colonial games, meet VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 19 All Aboard! Sundays, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, 11 a. m., 12: 15 p. m., 1: 30 p. m., 2: 45 p. m., 4 p. m. Come experience the thrill of riding the rails and see, hear, and feel history. The New Hope Valley Rail-way at the North Caro-lina Railroad Museum has monthly ride days in season from May to December, with activities, themes, and events for visitors of all ages to enjoy. The themes will be “ Old Bonsal Day” ( Sept. 7), “ Ecology of the New Hope Valley” ( Oct. 5), and “ Fall Harvest Festi-val” ( Nov. 2). Tickets: $ 9 per adult, $ 6 per child age 2 to 12. Tickets can be purchased online. * * * * * * * NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM ( Beaufort) www. ncmaritimemuseum. org ( 252) 728- 7317 Cinema by the Sea Friday, Sept. 12, 7 p. m. The summer outdoor film series at Gallants Channel concludes with “ Transformers” ( PG13). Tickets are $ 10 per car and $ 2 for walk- ins. Gates open at 7 p. m. so you can enjoy the view and refreshments before the movie begins at sunset. The ticket price includes the ex-hibit Our Sunken History at the Repository, open from 7 p. m. to 8 p. m. The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate Thursday, Oct. 2, 2 p. m. Researcher, author, and filmmaker Kevin Duffus will discuss his book The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate. The author’s maritime North Carolina works include Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks; The Lost Light: A Civil War Mys- CALENDAR OF EVENTS Revolutionary War re- enactors, make crafts, churn butter and grind corn, dress in period cloth-ing, and experience much more. Make it, Take It: Batter Up Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p. m.- 3 p. m. Come to this drop- in program and learn about famous North Carolina baseball play-ers, from high school standouts to major league stars. See and touch reproduction baseball items, play an early version of the game, and make a baseball craft to take home. History à la Carte: History and Memory: Oakwood Cemetery Wednesday, Oct. 8, 12: 10 p. m.- 1 p. m. Bring your lunch; beverages provided. Founded in 1869, Historic Oak-wood Cemetery provides a final resting place for many area citizens, including prominent city, state, and national leaders. Learn about Raleigh’s history and families through their stories during this talk by Bruce Miller of Friends of Historic Oakwood Cemetery. Music of the Carolinas: Suzanne and Jim: Ballot Box Ballots Sunday, Oct. 12, 3 p. m.- 4 p. m. Get ready for the upcoming election at this rousing program of presi-dential campaign songs dating from the days of North Carolina-born Andrew Jackson ( 1829- 1837) into the 20th century. PineCone co- sponsors the performance. * * * * * * * OLD SALEM www. oldsalem. org ( 888) 653- 7253 Tannenberg Organ Recital Sunday, October 5, 3 p. m. Join us for the special recital program featuring Jannet Fishell, chair of the keyboard department at ECU, as organist. The recital will take place in Gray Auditorium in the Visitor Center. Tickets: $ 8. Harvest Day: A- Peeling Apples Saturday, Oct. 18 Join us for an entertaining look at apples. Enjoy hands- on activities, talks on heir-loom apples, and demonstrations with the cider mill. An All-in- One ticket is required. Halloween Organ Recital October 22, noon Come for this recital in the Visitor Center. Free. Saturday Seminars: Piedmont North Carolina Furniture Saturday, September 13 Join us as June Lucas speaks about furniture produced in North Carolina in the 18th and 19th century. Pre- registration is recom-mended. Saturday Seminars: Piedmont North Carolina Earthenware Saturday, November 1 Learn about the master potters in Salem and North Carolina as we discuss 18th and 19th century ceramics. Pre- registration is recommended. Moravian Christmas Crafts for All Thursday, Nov. 13, 6 p. m. Join us and learn how to make Moravian Christmas decorations including candles and ornaments. $ 20 per adult, $ 16 for Friends. * * * * * * * PITT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ( Winterville) www. pittcountyhistoricalsociety. com Open House Saturday, Oct. 11 Come to the Historic Red Banks Primitive Baptist Church in Greenville to learn more about the historical society. Time to be determined; please visit the web site for more information. Ghost Walk Friday, Oct. 17 Enjoy a ghost walk in Cherry Hill Cemetery in Greenville. Time to be determined; please visit the web site for more information. * * * * * * * PRESERVATION DURHAM ( Durham) www. preservationdurham. org ( 919) 682- 3036 Weekly Walking Tours 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturdays, October- November Enjoy free guided walking tours through Durham’s history on most Saturdays this fall. On second Saturdays, tours focus on Durham’s tobacco heritage and feature oral histories, photographs, and stories of life in the factories and in the home for workers who supplied tobacco products known through-out the world. On third Saturdays, tours focus on Durham’s civil rights legacy; this tour features the contributions of ordinary Durham residents to the struggle for equality as well as the work of local leaders like Floyd McKissick and national figures like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who brought America’s attention to the campaign for civil rights in the Bull City. On fourth Saturdays, take a tour of Durham’s architec- VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 20 Federation Bulletin CALENDAR OF EVENTS ture and urban landscape as you learn how the city has grown and changed from an industrial center to the City of Medicine. No reservations are required for these tours; simply meet your guide at 10 a. m. at Preservation Durham’s sign at the Durham Farmers Market in Central Park, on Foster Street just north of downtown. The tours take approxi-mately 1 to 2 hours and return to the Farmers Market. Tours can also be arranged at other times by appointment. * * * * * * * PRESERVATION GREENSBORO/ BLANDWOOD ( Greensboro) www. blandwood. org ( 336) 272- 5003 Bluegrass at Blandwood Sundays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2 p. m.- 5 p. m. Join us every Sunday in September as we cele-brate Bluegrass at Bland-wood. Bring your chair or your blanket and sit on the shady backyard as you listen to bluegrass music and enjoy southern delica-cies such as Stamey’s BBQ, Natty Greene’s beer, and Cheerwine! Ghost Stories at Blandwood October 18 and 25, 2008. 7 p. m. Local storyteller Cynthia Moore Brown treats families to ghostly tales of spine- tingling spookiness in Blandwood’s front parlor. This is one of the rare opportunities to enjoy the mansion’s interior at night. Space is limited. Doors open at 6: 45 pm. Seating is on the floor and first come is first served. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Stories are school age appropriate. Admission charged. THE PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF CHAPEL HILL ( Chapel Hill) www. chapelhillpreservation. com ( 919) 942- 7818 Lunchbox Lectures Wednesdays, Sept. 24 and Oct. 22, and Friday, Nov. 21, noon Bring your lunch, sit in the historic dining room of the Horace Williams House, and listen to informative and entertaining discussions led by staff and local experts on a variety of subjects. On September 24, tribal historian Forest Hazel will discuss “ Orange County’s Native Americans: The Occa-neechi.” October 22 Tim McMillian will discuss “ Black and Blue: African- Americans and the UNC Campus.” On November 20, Stephen Moore will talk about “ The Right to Bear Arms: The History of Heraldry and How to Acquire a Personal Coat of Arms.” Space is limited; please call to reserve your seat by noon of the day before the event. Suggested donation: $ 5. Restless Souls: A Modern Victo-rian Séance Friday- Saturday, Oct. 24- 25, 9 p. m. Enjoy this theatrical event with visits from ghosts of local historical crimes. Limited seating available. Tickets: $ 30. * * * * * * * ROANOKE ISLAND FESTIVAL PARK ( Manteo) www. roanokeisland. com ( 252) 475- 1500 ( For a complete view of programs, visit www. roanakeisland. com; for a complete view of programs offered at the Maritime Museum on Roa-noke Island, visit obxmaritime. org.) Simple Rigging Sept. 18, 10 a. m.- noon. Come to the Roanoke Island Mari-time Museum and learn basic rigging techniques. Cost: $ 30 members, $ 40 non- members. Class limit is 10. Call ( 252) 475- 1750 for more information. Build a Boat in a Day September 25, 9 a. m.- 5 p. m. Work in a team to build an 8- foot plywood boat using the stitch and glue method. Workshop cost includes all materials and finished boat at end of the day. Cost: $ 275 members, $ 300 non- members. Minimum age is 8 years old with adult. Call ( 252) 475- 1750 for more information. The Ravel Trio September 28, 4 p. m. Come to the Art Gallery to enjoy chamber music by the Ravel Trio. The price of admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. Elizabethan Tymes Oct. 11 and 12, 10 a. m.- 5 p. m. The Guilde of St. Andrew will take the lead in bringing Elizabe-than England to life. The admis-sion price to the Faire is included in Roanoke Island Festival Park’s general admission ticket and is good for both days of the event. For more information, call ( 252) 475- 1500. Chris Norman Ensemble October 26, 4 pm Hailed as one of the finest flute players of our time, Chris Norman has brought the wooden flute to the forefront as an alternative voice to the modern orchestral instrument. He has forged a syn-thesis of traditional and classical styles that has been embraced by audiences, scholars, and critics. The price of admission is included in the general admission ticket price to the Park. VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 21 Federation Bulletin CALENDAR OF EVENTS THE WHALEHEAD CLUB ( Corolla) www. whaleheadclub. com ( 252) 453- 9040 Haunted Corolla Village Friday- Saturday, Oct. 24- 25, 6: 30 p. m.- 9 p. m. Currituck Heritage Park will be haunted for two days. Come and join us for a ghoulishly good time! If you dare to explore the spooky park grounds, you may unravel the clues and discover the hidden treasure that was mysteriously buried many years ago. For the more faint- at- heart, a Haunted Hayride through Historical Corolla Village awaits: Take a slow trot on the hay cart through the village listening to ghostly stories of yester- year. Meet at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Educa-tion to buy your tickets: $ 6.00 per person ( one ticket covers both the hayride and the treasure hunt). Grab an eerie treat at the Bake Sale. Please remember to bring your own flashlight! For more information, call ( 252) 453- 0221. Black Friday Porch Sale Friday, Nov. 28, 9 a. m.- 5 p. m. Do you have a holiday gift list of family and friends who are hard to buy for because they have every-thing? Then come to the Black Friday Porch Sale where you can purchase a variety of gifts and take advantage of the once- a- year discount on the Whalehead Club’s Copper Collection. Enjoy music, apple cider and home- baked treats while you shop. Plus you can be the first to see this holiday season’s decorations in the Whale-head Club inspired by Mr. Knight’s etchings from the 1920s. * * * * * * * WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AIR MUSEUM ( Hendersonville) www. wncairmuseum. com Monthly Meetings Thursdays, Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, 5: 30 p. m. The public is welcome to attend these monthly meetings that are held in the air museum hangar. Enjoy a social hour and an all- you-can- eat, hot- off- grill hamburger and hot dog dinner. Cost: $ 5 per person. VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 22 EXHIBITS CALDWELL HERITAGE MUSEUM ( Lenoir) www. caldwellheritagemuseum. org ( 828) 758- 4004 Swing Your Partner July- September 2008 Enjoy this collection of square dance memorabilia. Cast Your Vote Oct.- Nov. 2008 Just in time for election season, this exhibit features political campaign buttons from years gone by. Away in a Manger December 2008 This collection of nativity scenes will help get you in the Christmas spirit. * * * * * * * CAPE FEAR MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND SCIENCE ( Wilmington) www. capefearmuseum. com ( 910) 798- 4350 Cape Fear Volunteers Opening Nov. 6, 2008 Highlighting the century of service offered by the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross, this exhibit will include artifacts and photos to tell the story of the chapter, from its inception by a group of dedicated women in 1908, through two World Wars, and into the 21st century. The exhibit will focus on the role women played in establishing the culture of volunteerism that exists in the Lower Cape Fear region and will encourage visitors to reflect upon the importance of voluntary service in their commu-nity. DUKE HOMESTEAD STATE HISTORIC SITE ( Durham) www. dukehomestead. nchistoric sites. org, ( 919) 477- 5498 “ Anyone in Need of an Ashtray?” Come see a variety of unique smoking stands, made by home hobbyists between 1920 and 1955. * * * * * * * HIGH POINT MUSEUM www. highpointmuseum. org ( 336) 883- 3022 Growing Seasons: An American Farm Family at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century Sept. 23, 2008 – Jan. 25, 2009 This educational exhibit depicts a slice of American history and showcases a year in the life of a rural farm family through casein paintings, pen- and- ink vignettes, and artifacts. This exhibit offers visitors the opportunity to learn what life was before electricity and indoor plumbing and when everything was powered by hand. * * * * * * * LEVINE MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTH ( Charlotte) www. museumofthenewsouth. org ( 704) 333- 1887 Corapeake July 10- Dec. 28, 2008 In 1995, multi- media artist Kendall Messick took a trip with his best friend to the town of Corapeake. A small crossroads community located just inside the North Carolina line from Virginia and along the edge of the Great Dismal Swamp, the town is geographically, economi-cally and socially isolated, not unlike many parts of rural America. Messick’s original intent was to simply photograph his friend’s aging relatives. But after spending time in the town and with the people, Messick realized there were stories to preserve and share, stories that were both “ unique and fundamentally representative of small town life all over the South.” The result of Messick’s seven- year endeavor: an inspiring documen-tary film and powerful exhibit that presents the rich cultural and personal history of Corapeake. The exhibit features his photographs and the stories of the African- American people living in Corapeake. Visitors will get to know the people and the commu-nity of Corapeake, and be prompted to reflect on their own cultural experiences and traditions. As part of the exhibit, the documentary film will be continuously shown in the gallery. * * * * * * * NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM ( Beaufort) www. maritime. org ( 252) 728- 7317 Knights of the Black Flag Through Dec. 28, 2008 Learn about infamous pirates, such as Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, Jack Rackman, and Stede Bonnet, in this exhibit on rogues who plied the waters along the East Coast and the Caribbean during the golden age of piracy. Learn about the life of a pirate, the golden age of piracy, and modern- day piracy through life-sized replicas of pirates dressed in period clothing. See replica cannons and period weapons, including VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 23 In- State Exhibits EXHIBITS flintlock pistols, swords and muskets. The exhibit will also feature paintings of pirate scenes by Don Maitz. Our Sunken History: Archaeo-logical Treasures From North Carolina Shipwrecks Tuesdays at 2 p. m. and Thursdays at 10 a. m. Tour the Repository at Gallants Channel. See a diorama of the Queen Anne’s Revenge shipwreck and artifacts from Civil War blockade- runners, gunboats, and rams. Tickets are $ 5 for adults, $ 2 for children. Reservations must be made by noon the day before your visit. Please call to schedule groups. * * * * * * * NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF HISTORY ( Raleigh) www. ncmuseumofhistory. org ( 919) 807- 7900 Museum Sleuths: Whatchamacallits and Thingamajigs Opens Monday, Sept. 22 This small exhibit features an interactive look at unique and unusual objects from the collection, with information on how the mysteries behind artifacts are uncovered. The exhibit will be located in the museum lobby. Elected to Serve: North Caro-lina’s Governors Opens Saturday, Oct. 25 Explore how governors have helped shape our state and contributed to areas such as agriculture, industry, and education while defining their roles as leaders. See a variety of artifacts, portraits and photographs VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 24 This is a selection of some of out-of- state exhibits that may interest Federation members. We welcome your suggestions as well. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY ( Washington, D. C.) Reopening November 21 The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will open its doors to the public Friday, November 21, providing a new look at the almost 200- year- old Star- Spangled Banner and a rare chance to see the White House copy of President Lincoln’s Gettys-burg Address. The reopening will mark the completion of a two-year, $ 85 million renovation of the building’s center core. Visitors will enter a five- story sky- lit atrium, surrounded by artifact displays filled with more than 400 objects showcasing the breadth and depth of the Museum’s collection. The state- of- the- art Star- Spangled Banner gallery is adjacent to the atrium and forms a centerpiece of the Museum. Visitors will also get a rare chance to see the White House copy of President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, which will be on view in the Museum through January 4, 2009. Throughout its reopening year, the museum will present new exhib-its and programs, with one high-light being the 8,000- square- foot exhibition, “ On the Water: Stories Out- of- State Exhibits from Maritime America,” which opens in spring 2009. The Susan and Elihu Rose Gallery, also opening in 2009, will feature changing exhibitions. Programming will take center stage with visitors able to encounter historic charac-ters every weekend and on federal holidays as well as tours, theater, and popular song programs. A list of 2008- 2009 exhibitions and programs will be available in October. In- State Exhibits associated with the lives and times of our state’s leaders. Other exhibit topics include inaugural traditions, the contributions of first ladies, and the history of voting in North Carolina. * * * * * * * PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF CHAPEL HILL ( Chapel Hill) www. chapelhillpreservation. com ( 919) 942- 7818 Woodcuts by Merrill Shatzman September 21- October 12 Photographs by Ellen Giam-portone October 19- November 16 Tapestries by Guest Artist Silvia Heyden November 23- December 21 WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 25 Workshops In- State FEDERATION OF NORTH CARO-LINA HISTORICAL SOCIETIES Hands- on History: Object-based Learning and Craft Activities Saturday, November 8, 9: 30 a. m.- 11: 30 a. m. Come to this hands- on workshop and discover how to engage your visitors through activities based on the artifacts in your collection. Adults and children alike are intrigued by the “ real stuff” of history, the artifacts that tell stories about life in the past. Object- based learning builds on that interest by giving people the tools to investigate an artifact and find how it connects to themselves as well as the larger world. Nancy Pennington, an associate curator for programming at the North Carolina Museum of History, will offer an introduction to object-based learning. She will show how the Museum uses on- site gallery carts, summer camps, and distance-learning courses to capture visitor interest and increase visitor learn-ing. She will also demonstrate a variety of craft activities that visi-tors can participate in and take home. Workshop participants will have a chance to try their hand at some of the Museum’s hands- on activities as well as a chance to brainstorm about how to use activities at their own museums or sites. Cost: $ 10 per person. Registration information will be mailed in a separate brochure and will also be made available at www. fnchs. org under the Services page. NORTH CAROLINA PRESERVATION CONSORTIUM Film Preservation Workshop Friday, Sept. 19, 9: 30 a. m.- 4: 30 p. m. Come to the William Madison Randall Library at UNC- Wilmington and learn basic skills to identify, assess, preserve, and provide access to motion picture film. Topics will include: identification of various film elements, gauges, and stocks; assessment of film decay and dam-age; proper handling and storage practices; preservation priorities and potential funding sources; and possibilities for access and exhibi-tion. The instructors will combine visual examples, hands- on instruc-tion, and discussion to highlight each topic and special emphasis will be placed on institutions working with limited budgets. The workshop will also briefly review copyright issues, film preserva-tion in the digital age, recommended vendors, and resources for further education. This is an introductory workshop for those who have had little to no film handling experience. Participants will leave with the skills needed to identify, assess, preserve, and provide access to film materials and the confidence required to integrate motion pic-ture film into outreach and collec-tion development initiatives. Cost: $ 30 for NCPC members, $ 60 for non- members. Registration forms are available under “ Events” at www. ncpreservation. org. Disaster Planning for Heritage Collections Sept. 26, Oct. 14, Oct. 24 Cultural collections face a variety of threats from natural disasters; from facility breakdowns such as broken water pipes and leaking roofs; and even from vandalism and terrorism. This workshop addresses establishing disaster teams; identifying risks; prioritiz-ing collections; emergency response; damage assessment; salvage methods; and more. The Septem-ber 26 workshop will be offered the Outer Banks History Center in Manteo; the October 14 work-shop will be held at UNC- Charlotte; and the October 24 workshop will be held at UNC- Asheville. Cost: $ 15. For more information, visit www. ncpreservation. org/ Disaster_ Workshops_ 2008. doc Cultural Respect in Preserva-tion and Conservation Thursday, November 20, 8: 30 a. m.– 4: 30 p. m. Come to the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education in Chapel Hill and join other personnel from libraries, museums, archives, and historic sites to learn about issues of cultural respect. Objects of mate-rial culture often hold intangible values for the community of origin. Do collection institution leaders honor these values with policies of respect and community collabo-ration? Some artifacts may not be intended for use or view by the public. Do collection institution caretakers place restrictions on access and exhibition? Some communities may wish to use artifacts in traditional ceremonies and rituals. Do collection institution stewards approve such requests? Some communities believe their cultural objects should deterio-rate naturally. Do preservation and conservation professionals WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 26 Workshops ( continued) permit this to happen? Cost: $ 60 for employees of NCPC member institutions and individual NCPC members, $ 75 for non- members. Please register before November 1. A registration form is available at www. ncpreservation. org under “ Events.” Online AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY Board Development 101 Nov. 3- Dec. 5, 2008 Learn the characteristics of a good board and good board members, including day- to- day management and legal, ethical, and financial responsibilities. Methods and techniques for training, engaging, and rewarding board members for their service will also be discussed. Registration opens one month prior to workshop dates. It will take approximately 5 to 10 hours to complete this workshop. Cost: $ 85 members, $ 95 non-members. Visit www. aaslh. org/ workshop. htm to register. NONPROFIT RISK MANAGEMENT CENTER Selecting the Best Employees for the Job: The Screening Process in a Nutshell September 3, 2 p. m.– 3 p. m. Screening is critical to the selec-tion process, but too often short-cuts are taken or basic steps over-looked that can make the differ-ence between a great hire and a future lawsuit. This Webinar will review the basics and delve into the details of effective screening procedures to help your nonprofit be confident that you are doing your best to hire good staff. This workshop is designed to help you determine whether your organization’s current selection methods for staff and volunteer positions take advantage of avail-able methods of screening and background checking; identify which paid and volunteer positions responsibly require which types of screening methods; identify which federal and state laws impact the use of various types of background checks; and learn about available tools to help your organization with its selection and screening process. Cost: $ 59. Managing Fundraising Risks November 5, 2 p. m.- 3 p. m. Attend this Webinar to refresh yourself about regulatory require-ments that govern registration, solicitation language and disclo-sure in various states as well as fundraising on the Internet, and learn more about specific challenges that emerge when nonprofits hired professional fund raisers, partner with other organizations to raise funds, and solicit gifts for annual, capital and endowment campaigns. Cost: $ 59. To register for these workshops or to see a complete list of work-shops, visit http:// nonprofitrisk. org/ training/ webinars/ webinars-descrp. shtml# 070208 Out of State AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY Digitizing Audio Collections Tuesday- Thursday, October 22- 24 Workshop participants will be introduced to the range of issues associated with converting analog recordings ( particularly oral history collections) into digital audio. You will review CDP Digital Audio Best Practices and current audio metadata standards. Participants will discuss audio recording, file formats, storage, playback, and delivery. The workshop will be held at the Metro Davidson County Archives in Nashville, Tennessee. Cost: $ 200 members/ $ 250 nonmembers. Please visit www. aaslh. org/ workshop. htm to register. SOUTHEASTERN MUSEUMS CONFERENCE Jekyll Island Management Institute Jan. 20- Jan. 27, 2009 This 8- day training program in Jekyll Island, Georgia, was designed to help museum administrators learn current methods in the field and build networks with other museum professionals. JIMI offers opportunities for participants to learn management skills through presentations, small group discus-sions, projects, and participatory exercises. Topics to be covered include volunteer management, collections management, public relations, developing exhibits, and more. Cost: $ 600 for SEMC members, $ 650 for non- members. Applicants should have at least two years of full- time museum experience. Applications are due by Oct. 10, 2008. Visit www. semc_ direct. net and look under “ Education and Programs” to download the application form or contact Nichole Alexander at SEMC Central Office at ( 404) 378- 3153 for more information. WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 27 Conferences In- State OLD SALEM/ MUSEUM OF EARLY SOUTHERN DECORATIVE ARTS New Findings in Southern Decorative Arts and Material Culture Thursday- Saturday, Oct. 9- 11 Join scholars of American studies, decorative arts, folk life, historic preservation, and more as they discuss the latest findings on Southern decorative arts and material culture from 1600 to 1850. For more information, contact Martha Ashley at ( 336) 721- 7360. PRESERVATION NORTH CAROLINA Annual Meeting Thursday- Saturday, Oct. 9- 11 Come to Winston- Salem for this annual meeting and learn more about being a historic home owner; reusing industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings; protect-ing older neighborhoods; and appreciating the state’s built heri-tage. Sessions will cover a variety of topics, such as tax credits; infill in historic districts; new solutions for house museums; architectural history; and more. The conference will also feature a keynote address on why historic preservation matters; a showing of the new film, Moving Midway, about moving a former plantation home in Wake County; and tours of historic dis-tricts. Cost: $ 195 for full registra-tion. with lower costs for individ-ual activities. Visit www. presnc. org for more information and to register, or call ( 919) 832- 3652. Out- of- State AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY Annual Meeting Tuesday- Friday, Sept. 9- 12 Join more than 800 history profes-sionals from across the country in Rochester, New York, for this annual meeting, which will feature dozens of history- related workshops. Cost: $ 300 members, $ 400 non-members. For more information, visit www. aaslh. org. COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG Oxen in the Old and New World Thursday- Saturday, Oct. 30- Nov. 1 Relied upon for strength and intelli-gence, as well as serving as a food source, oxen have been invaluable to mankind through the centuries. Oxen remained the main beasts of burden until late in the 19th century when horses and mules replaced them. Join us for this symposium to learn how oxen have been used over time and to explore the practical aspects of their use today. The program will include lectures, demonstrations, and panel discussions featuring oxen experts from around the world. Registration: $ 195 per person. The Many- Layered Meanings of Costume Friday- Sunday, October 31- Nov. 2 This annual symposium of the Southeastern Region of the Costume Society of America will feature juried paper presentations and exhibits; behind- the- scenes tours of host facilities; new Preserving Our Past workshops; an All Hallows’ Eve costume dinner, and more. Metalworking for Revolution: Equipping the American Army Sunday- Wednesday, Nov. 16- 19 Designed for metalworkers and others who want to broaden their understanding of 18th- century metalworking and its products, this program explores the role of blacksmiths, founders, silver-smiths, gunsmiths, tinsmiths, and toolmakers in supplying the equipment needed to fight the American Revolution. It will focus on materials, technologies, and skills. Participants’ comments and questions are welcomed throughout, and speakers will be available during morning breaks and afternoon demonstration. Registration: $ 295 per person. Visit www. history. org/ history/ institute/ institute_ about. cfm for more information about these workshops. NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER ( Cincinnati) Lincoln’s Era: The Role of Religion in the Underground Railroad Thursday- Saturday, Nov. 6- 9 Focusing on the role of churches and people of faith working against the institution of slavery in the 1800s, this conference will feature talks by prominent theo-logians and scholars; bus tours of historic faith sites on the Under-ground Railroad; genealogy assis-tance; panel discussions; reenact-ments of worship services of the era; and a musical performance of spirituals. Registration: $ 125 for the entire conference, with an extra fee for the bus trip. Tickets are also available for individual events. For more information, contact Ernest Britton at ( 513) 333- 7511 or ebritton@ freedom center. org. WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 28 Federation Workshop Highlights: Collections Care ( Part Two) P art One of the article on the Federation’s recent spring workshops focused on protecting artifacts from deterioration by providing proper storage and display conditions. This article will focus on other aspects of collections care such as cleaning textiles; polishing metals; flattening folded documents; and safely handling artifacts. Please note that the article cannot serve as a replacement for attending the workshop; instead, it attempts to summarize the main points. Cleaning Artifacts Ms. Rowe noted that the goal of conservation should be to stabilize an artifact, not to restore it to its original state. Signs of wear and tear reflect the use of an artifact over time and are part of its story. However, there are times when you would like to clean an artifact; for those times, Ms. Rowe offered some general guidelines. Cleaning Textiles Ms. Rowe strongly discouraged taking any textiles to a dry cleaner. As an example of the dangers of having items dry cleaned, she described what happened when she took a 1920’ s dress to the cleaners— the dress was returned without its Bakelite buttons. The buttons had apparently dissolved during the cleaning process. Ms. Rowe also discouraged putting any textiles in a washer and dryer. The agitation of the washer and the high heat produced by the dryer can damage old, brittle textiles. In general, Ms. Rowe recommended that you not wash fragile textiles such as silks because the fabric could disintegrate. It may be safe to rinse white linen or cotton items if there are no tears or rips, the stitches are sound, and there is no fraying or rough edges. Ms. Rowe noted that she does occasionally wash white underwear items such as linen or cotton che-mises and petticoats. To wash these items, you would fill a clean large sink or bathtub with lukewarm water and dribble in a little Orvus Textile WA Paste, which is a low-sudsing cleaner sold by Gaylord. Submerge the fabric in the water using a gentle up and down motion, being sure not to wring or twist. After letting the fabric soak for a half- hour to an hour, you would check it to see how much dirt has come out. To do this, pull the fab-ric toward you in the sink, and let the water drain away. Fill up the sink again, add more Orvus Paste, soak for another 30 minutes to an hour, and then drain. Continue this process until the water rinses out clear. You would then lay the fabric on a series of towels, roll the towels into a tube and squeeze. The textile can then be draped over parallel vinyl- or plastic-covered clotheslines to allow for air circulation. Do not use clothespins or an outdoor clothes-line. The Cape Fear Museum has parallel clotheslines installed indoors just for this purpose. If you are unable to set up a simi-lar configuration, lay the textile flat on clean towels to dry. After a day, you may have to turn the textile over to allow for air circu-lation. It’s best not to use a wooden drying rack unless you protect the fabric from the wood with a towel. Ms. Rowe noted that she generally does not wash colored textiles. Colored fabrics must first be tested to make sure they are color fast— in other words, to make sure the color won’t wash out. It would be best to consult with a professional conservator about washing colored fabrics. Likewise, Ms. Rowe stated that if you are at all hesitant about wet cleaning an item, then don’t wash it. Call a professional textile con-servator for their advice. Other ways to clean textiles include brushing wool items using a clothes brush and vacuuming up surface dust and dirt through a By Laura Ketcham, Editor of the Federation Bulletin Ms. Rowe noted that the goal of conservation should be to stabilize an artifact, not restore it to its original state. Signs of wear and tear reflect the use of an artifact over time and are part of its story. However, there are occasions when you would like to clean an artifact; for those times, Ms. Rowe offered some general guidelines. WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 29 Federation Workshop Highlights: Collections Care ( continued) screen. To make a screen, simply buy a fiberglass screen from a store such as Home Depot; cut it to the size you want; cover the cut edges with twill tape such as the kind sold by Jo Ann Fabrics; and place the screen over the textile. You would then take the hose extension from a vacuum cleaner with a brush ending and vacuum with that extension, using an up- and- down motion to eliminate suction drag. Please note that cleaning textiles by surface vacuuming is acceptable only for textiles that are sturdy and in good condition. You do not want to vacuum a textile that is powdering, splitting, or fragment-ing or that has loose threads or broken seams. Ms. Rowe strongly suggested that you consult with a professional conservator if you have any concerns about cleaning an artifact. Cleaning Metals Many people assume that tarnish on a metal artifact is harmful. But Ms. Rowe noted that tarnish on a metal actually provides protection, and she cautioned that polishing is an abrasive process that removes parts of the metal. She said she polishes metal artifacts only when they are about to go on display. Otherwise, if an artifact is in storage and is tarnished, she simply covers it with silver cloth to prevent further tarnishing. To polish an artifact before putting it on display, Ms. Rowe recommends using a low- grit polisher such as Rubin- Brite or Pre- lim, which is sold by Gaylord. Following the directions on the container, work the substance on and wipe it off, repeating the process until the item is polished. When the item is clean, you would coat it with Renaissance Wax, which is also sold by Gaylord; let it dry; and then buff. The wax will help protect the item from tarnishing for about a year. When storing polished items, cover them in silver cloth, which is available from stores such as Hancock Fabric. You can even sew your own bags of silver cloth to customize them for particu-lar objects. Ms. Rowe said that bags are ideal for trophies. To clean wrought iron before putting it on display, you could carefully brush it with a soft- bristle brush. However, if there is any rust, call in a professional conservator to stop further damage. Flattening Paper Documents At the Museum of the Cape Fear, staff members often flatten folded documents before storing them to avoid the risk of documents crack-ing along the folded line. Documents can be flattened by putting them in a humidity cham-ber. Ms. Rowe stated that you can create your own chamber using a large sink or bath tub. She then described the process that she has used to flatten documents. Using PVC pipe, Cape Fear staff created a framework to suspend fiberglass screening in a sink. They cut the screening to size and lashed it to the pipe frame, with the pipe legs holding the screen and its frame about midway in the sink or tub. When Ms. Rowe wants to flatten a document, she places dish tubs containing about 1 inch of water underneath the screening. She then places the document on the screen, which is suspended over the tub of water. A heavy piece of Plexiglass is placed over the top of the sink as a lid to keep the moisture in. Ms. Rowe stated that if you do not have Plexiglass, you could try draping heavy plastic over the sink or tub, like a tent— anything to keep in the moisture. After 24 hours, when the moisture has had a chance to relax any folds or creases in the paper, Ms. Rowe checks the document; removes it, and places it between layers of blotter paper, being sure to smooth out any folds or creases. Over the blotter paper she puts another piece of heavy Plexiglas as a uniform weight, which helps dry and flatten the document at the same time. Once the document is flattened and dry, Ms. Rowe sprays it with deacidification spray from Gaylord and then encapsulates the item in a Mylar pocket, as described in Part One of this article. Pictures from Ms. Rowe’s presen-tation showing the process of flat-tening documents will be available on the “ News” page of the Federa-tion’s web site at www. fnchs. org/ fund/ news. htm; look under the “ Workshops” heading. Handling Artifacts One aspect of collections care that is often overlooked is how to handle artifacts. Ms. Rowe noted that the oils in one’s hands can damage sensitive materials; the oils can even etch into metal. Ms. Rowe recommended using cotton or latex WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 30 Federation Workshop Highlights: Collections Care ( continued) gloves when handling sensitive items such as furniture, textiles, wooden objects, and metals. In general, it is not necessary to wear gloves when handling glass and ceramic items, because these items are almost impervious to the oils on hands. If you do choose to wear gloves when handling those items, be sure to wear plastic latex gloves, which provide a better grip on an object. Avoid wearing cotton gloves, which can be slick and can result in an artifact slipping through your fingers. Ms. Rowe noted that she usually does not wear gloves when handling paper items, even though paper is affected by the oils in one’s hands. She avoids wearing gloves because they hinder her ability to feel when she is about to tear or chip brittle edges. If you do not wear gloves when handling paper, be sure to wash and dry your hands before touching each artifact. If you do want to wear gloves when handling paper items, Ms. Rowe recommended wearing latex gloves, which can give you a better “ feel” for the paper. Ms. Rowe also mentioned some general guidelines on picking up artifacts. To avoid putting stress on weak parts of an object, she recommended that you lift an object using its strongest part. For example, instead of picking up a teapot or cup by its handle, which could break, you would lift it by holding its body. Likewise, instead of picking up a side chair by its arms, you would lift it by the seat. Your goal is to safely support the artifact’s weight without putting undue stress on it. Some Final Notes There are many resources available to help you care for your collections. Part One of this article mentioned several web sites and books that can be useful. Another resource Ms. Rowe recommended is the Canadian Conservation Institute. This institute publishes useful technical bulletins, CCI Notes, newsletters, and more. The news-letter is free, as is a database by which one can search a portion of the many articles the institute has written on collections care. Ms. Rowe highly recommended the CCI Notes, which can be purchased individually or as a set. The institute offers 105 notes covering the care of textiles, metals, paper, paintings, books, and more. To learn more about CCI, you can visit the web site www. cci- icc. gc. ca or write to the institute at 1030 Innes Road, Ottawa ON K1A 0M5, Canada Ms. Rowe also recommended the American Institute of Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works, which publishes a directory of conservators. This organization also offers free online brochures on caring for objects; a free online guide to selecting a conservator; and an online form through which one can request information about conservators in your area. To learn more, visit http:// aic. stanford. edu/ about/ index. html. Finally, Ms. Rowe recommended applying to Heritage Preservation’s Conservation Assessment Program to get a conservation assessment of your museum or historic site’s collection, environmental condi-tions, and site. More information about this grant can be found on page 9 of this newsletter. Ms. Rowe is willing to answer questions from Federation members about conservation care. You can reach her by email at browe@ nhc gov. com or by mail at Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, 814 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. Editor’s Note: The Federation’s spring workshops were supported by the Federation and by grant funds from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by North Carolina ECHO and the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. One aspect of collections care that is often over-looked is how to handle artifacts. Ms. Rowe noted that the oils in one’s hands can damage sensitive materials; the oils can even etch into metal. Ms. Rowe recommends using cotton or latex gloves when handling sensitive items such as furniture, textiles, wooden objects, and metals. NEW PUBLICATIONS The CARTERET COUNTY HISTORI-CAL SOCIETY is now selling A Postal History of Carteret County, NC, by Charles Pitt. For more information, call ( 252) 247- 7533 or visit www. thehistoryplace. org. The GREENSBORO HISTORICAL MUSEUM is now selling The Beat Goes On, by retired reporter Jim Schlosser. The book, which was sponsored by Greensboro’s Bicen-tennial Commission, includes 100 columns from the more than 1,500 that Schlosser wrote between 1968 and 2007. Stories range from the offbeat to the historically signifi-cant and include such topics as civil rights, the 1918 flu epidemic, the history of street cars, the architect Harry Barton, the writer O. Henry, military veterans, and more. Cost: $ 25. For more informa-tion or to order, call ( 336) 373- 2043. The HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS SECTION of the Office of Archives and History announces three new publications: The new, sixteenth volume in the award- winning North Carolina Troops, 1861– 1865: A Roster series, edited by Matthew M. Brown and Michael W. Coffey, is devoted to a single military unit— Thomas’s Legion. Created by William Holland Thomas in 1862, the legion is unusual because it contained several companies of Cherokee. The unit fought in the mountains of western North Caro-lina and eastern Tennessee and in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. The volume begins with an authori-tative 246- page history of Thomas’s Legion and is followed by a complete roster and service records of all who served in the legion. A thorough index concludes the volume. This hardbound book sells for $ 63.38, which includes tax and shipping. Worthy of Record: The Civil War and Reconstruction Diaries of Columbus Lafayette Turner, edited by Kenrick N. Simpson, records the unique experiences of a nineteenth- century Iredell County native. Columbus Lafay-ette Turner ( 1842– 1918) was twice captured by Union forces during the Civil War and served as a prisoner of war in two Fed-eral prisons ( Fort Delaware and Johnson’s Island). In his Civil War diary, Turner records in great detail his experiences as a prisoner of war. In 1872 he was elected to represent Iredell County in the General Assembly for 1872– 1874. At this time Reconstruction was coming to an end, and North Carolinians were seeking to define the direc-tion of their government. Turner’s legislative diary covers a brief period in January and February 1874 but is significant in its detailed recording of the daily experiences of a legislator in Raleigh. Worthy of Record includes well-researched introductions that set the historical context of the diaries, exhaustive annotated endnotes, and more. Please note that this first edition is limited to 750 hand- numbered, hardbound cop-ies. The publication costs $ 34.69, which includes tax and shipping. Randolph County: A Brief History, by L. Barron Mills, Jr., is the newest addition to Historical Publications’ popular county history series. This concise volume traces the history of Randolph County from its pre- colonial Native Ameri-can habitation through European settlement in the eighteenth century, growing industrialization in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and its establishment as a national tourist destination in the twenty-first century. Topics discussed include the importance of Randolph County’s natural resources, espe-cially waterways, in its industrial development from gristmills and sawmills to textile and furniture manufacturing plants; the social and ideological influence of the county’s large Quaker community; and the two- hundred- year- old folk pottery tradition in the Seagrove area. Randolph County: A Brief History costs $ 20.81, which includes tax and shipping. The Historical Publications Section also announces the reprinting of two out- of- print titles: North Carolina Headrights: A List of Names, 1663– 1744 ($ 27.22, 312 pages, 2001) and Thomas Day: African American Furniture Maker ($ 18.68, 69 pages, 2005). Order these titles from the Histori-cal Publications Section ( N), Office of Archives and History, 4622 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- 4622. For credit card orders call ( 919) 733- 7442, ext. 0, or ac-cess the Historical Publications Section’s secure online store at http:// nc- historical- publications. stores. yahoo. net The Historical Publications Section offers more than 190 North Caro-lina books, maps, and document facsimiles. For a free 2008 catalog, write to the address above; call ( 919) 733- 7442, ext. 0; or e- mail trudy. rayfield@ ncmail. net. VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 31 NEW PUBLICATIONS VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 32 New Publications from Other Publishers This is a selection of new books by other publishers that may interest Federation members. We welcome your suggestions as well. ALTAMIRA PRESS www. altamirapress. com ( 800) 462- 6420 ( Altamira gives a 15% discount for online orders.) The Green Museum, by Sarah S. Brophy and Eliza-beth Wylie, $ 75 ( hardcover), $ 27.95 ( paperback) According to AltaMira’s web site, The Green Museum offers “ a complete handbook to guide museum staff in incorporating green design into new construction and day- to- day operations. Sustainable practices can save on operating costs and even make museums attractive to new fundraising sources, as Brophy and Wylie show in case studies of museums that have already taken steps to become green. In this easy- to- read book, they demystify the process of going green, includ-ing detailed explanations of, for example, the basics of recycling, options for environmentally friendly exhibit design, and how to conduct energy audits. The Green Museum is full of practical information for museums of any size and a vital resource for every museum that wants to remain relevant in an increasingly green world.” * * * * * * AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS www. aam- us. org, ( 202) 289- 1818 Things Great and Small: Collections Management Policies, by John E. Simmons, $ 32.50 ( member), $ 45 ( non- member) This book addresses how to write a collections policy for any type of museum. Simmons reviews the issues that a collections management policy should address and the pros and cons of choosing one policy over another. * * * * * * JOHN F. BLAIR, PUBLISHER www. blairpub. com ( 800) 222- 9796 Homegrown Handmade: Art Roads and Farm Trails, $ 19.95 ( paperbac
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Full Text | T he Federation and the North Carolina Literary and Historical Association invite you to attend their joint annual meeting on Saturday, November 8, in Raleigh. This year’s meeting will feature a workshop on hands- on learning as well as talks by noted North Carolina writers and historians. On Saturday morning, come to the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh and join Nancy Pennington, associate curator for programming, as she talks about how to engage visitors through activities based on artifacts in your collection. Ms. Pennington will show how the Museum of History uses gallery carts, summer camps, and distance- learning courses to capture visitor interest and increase visitor learning. She will also demonstrate a variety of craft activities that visitors can participate in and take home. Workshop participants will have a chance to try their hand at some of the Museum’s hands- on activities as well as a chance to brainstorm about how to use object- based learning in their own sites. After the workshop, enjoy lunch on your own at one of the many new restaurants on “ North Carolina’s Main Street,” the recently renovated and reopened Fayetteville Street just a block from the Museum of History. Then come to the Raleigh Sheraton Hotel on Fayetteville Street to hear talks by Dr. John David Smith, Ms. Angela Davis- Gardner, Dr. Margaret Bauer, and Dr. John Shelton Reed. Dr. Reed will be the keynote speaker for the evening portion of the program; his talk is entitled “ Holy Smoke: The History of North Carolina Barbecue.” Look for an annual meeting brochure and registration form to arrive in the mail later this fall. Annual Meeting to Feature “ Hands- on History” Workshop and Talks by N. C. Writers The Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies is a non- profit organization operating under the auspices of the N. C. Office of Archives and History. Its mission is to promote the pursuit of local history in North Carolina through existing and future local and regional historical organizations, societies, and commissions; to foster coop-eration between such organi-zations, societies, and commissions and the Office of Archives and History to the mutual benefit of all; and to promote and support history education through sponsorship of the National History Day program and other appropriate activities. The Federation Bulletin is published quarterly. Submis-sions for the Bulletin should be sent to the address at the bottom of this page and should be received by November 1, February 1, May 1, and August 1. Federation News 2 Member News 6 Grant Opportunities 9 History Help 11 Calendar of Events 14 Exhibits 23 Workshops and Conferences 25 New Publications 31 Inside this issue: Federation Bulletin Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies Volume 28, no. 3 September 2008 Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies, 4610 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- 4610, ( 919) 807- 7280 Web page: www. fnchs. org Editor’s email: Laura. Ketcham@ ncmail. net Learn about teaching with objects and crafts during the Federation’s “ Hands- On History” workshop on November 8. In the image above, a docent at the N. C. Museum of History uses reproduction objects on a gallery cart to teach students about life in the past. Image courtesy of N. C. Museum of History. VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 2 T he Federation of North Caro-lina Historical Societies is a coalition of societies, associations, and commissions throughout the state that are dedicated to preserv-ing and promoting history in North Carolina. An advisory board made up of members of historical organizations oversees the work of the Federation. The Federation sponsors workshops and meetings; offers loans to members for the creation of historical publications, historical/ educational videos or cds, and special events; offers technical assistance to members who contact the Federation with questions; and more. For more information, visit the Federation’s web page at www. fnchs. org. Barbara Rowe Cape Fear Museum Patricia Suggs Beaufort Historical Association Barbara Snowden Currituck County Historical Society Leigh Strickland Gov. Charles B. Aycock Birthplace Advisory Committee John Woodard Historic Murfreesboro Griselle Woodward Friends of Haywood Hall Through 2008 Margie Brooks Historic Albemarle Tour Jane Pyle Chatham County Historical Association Through 2009 Charles Ingram Duplin County Historical Society Jeff Pruett Gaston County Museum of Art and History Through 2010 Jason Harpe Lincoln County Historical Association Ernest Dollar Preservation Society of Chapel Hill Members of the Federation Advisory Board FEDERATION NEWS About the Federation Nominate Your Organization for the Newsome Award accomplishments over the past twelve to eighteen months. Nominations are due by October 1. Please send your nominations to: Laura Ketcham Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies 4610 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699- 4610 Recipients will be announced on November 8, during the annual meeting of the Federation. For more infor-mation, please call ( 919) 807- 7395. W ould you like your organization to be recog-nized for its recent achievements in preserving local history? Then consider nominating your group for the Albert Ray Newsome Award. Each year the Federation recognizes organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of local history. Recipients are given a framed certificate and a $ 250 cash prize. The award generally recognizes work that has taken place in the last 12 to 18 months. However, awards are sometimes given for overall excellence. For instance, the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society won in 2006 for the important work it has accomplished since its creation in 1956. Even if your organization has won before, you can apply again, as long as you have not won the award in the previous two years. To nominate your organization, please write a one- to five- page narrative describing the organization’s Encourage a Love of History by Promoting National History Day VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 3 FEDERATION NEWS Federation Bulletin I s your organization looking for new ways to engage students in learning history? If so, you might want to consider promoting National History Day in your area. National History Day is a program that encour-ages the learning and teaching of history. It does this by offering materials and training opportunities for teachers and by providing students with a way to present their work to a larger audience. National History Day operates in 48 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, and Guam. In North Carolina it is sponsored by the Office of Archives and History with substantial assistance from the Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies. It is open to public, private, and homeschooled students. How History Day Works Each year the national office selects a broad theme. Students choose a topic related to that theme. It may be a local or state history topic, but it doesn’t have to be. Students research their topic using both primary and secondary sources. They take the information they gather and present their findings in one of five ways: a traditional historical research paper, an exhibit, a documentary, a web site, or a performance. Each project must be accompanied by an annotated bibliography divided into primary and secondary sources. For every category except papers, which is for individuals only, students may choose to work either alone or in groups of two to five. The projects are entered into competitions, starting at a district level. The top projects are chosen to advance to the next level of competition, culminating with a national event held in College Park, Maryland. The projects at each level are reviewed by historians and educators who provide constructive feedback to the students, so they may continue to learn from and improve their work. Getting Involved So, how can your organization be involved? If the schools in your area have a National History Day program, you can contact teachers and offer to help students identify and use materials in your collection or simply guide them in the fundamentals of research. If there is not a program operating in your area, you might identify a likely teacher and offer to help him or her get the program started. Or, you can have an educator in your organization sponsor History Day as an after- school program. The educator would direct students in the same way a classroom teacher would, by guiding them in their choice of topic, helping them identify and use sources, reviewing their work as it progresses, and coordinating their participation in the competitions. By so doing you not only help students develop a love of history and develop important life skills, you also introduce young visitors to the work of your organization. To find out whether schools in your area are partici-pating in National History Day, contact me, Jo Ann Williford, at ( 919) 807- 7284 or send me an email at joann. williford@ ncmail. net. I am happy to visit with interested individuals or groups to explain more about the program. You may also find more informa-tion about History Day at www. nchistoryday. org. By Jo Ann Williford, Education Supervisor, N. C. Office of Archives and History Send Us Your News! B e sure to send in news about your organization so we can feature you in the Bulletin! Add us to your newsletter mailing list, or simply email us press releases and other information. Tell us about your new exhibits, upcoming programs, new artifacts, your plans and accomplishments— anything you would like other Federation members to know about! We try to include information about as many Federa-tion members as possible by using newsletters and press releases that are sent to us, as well as by visit-ing member web pages. You are much more likely to be mentioned if you send your news directly to us! Please also consider writing about your organization for the Focus on a Federation Member series or writing about a project that others can learn from and imitate for the Sharing Ideas series. Send your newsletters to Laura Ketcham, FNCHS, 4610 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- 4610 or send emails to Laura. Ketcham@ ncmail. net. More Useful Books Available from State Library VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 4 FEDERATION NEWS Federation Bulletin T he State Library has recently acquired some books that may be of interest to Federation members: The Oral History Manual, by Barbara Sommer and Mary Kay Quinlan, AltaMira Press ( call number: General Collection 907.2 S697o) This book is designed to guide anyone interested in doing oral history research. As the publisher’s web site states, “ The manual offers step- by- step instructions, checklists, full- size reproducible forms, sample planning documents, project descriptions and summary sheets, sample materials, and extensive illustrations to help guide readers in taking ideas for an oral history project and turning them into a successful format.” Exhibit Makeovers: A Do- It- Yourself Workbook for Small Museums, by Alice Parman, AltaMira Press ( GC 069.5 P253e) According to the publisher, the authors of Exhibit Makeovers “ use straightforward language, informa-tive sidebars, fill- in- the- blank forms, and helpful illustrations to take readers step- by- step through the exhibit planning process. The workbook offers guidance, ideas, and examples in a way that will be useful for a broad spectrum of users, from the enthusiastic volun-teer with no academic training to the museum director or professional in need of a practical action plan.” Build It Once : A Basic Primer for the Creation of Online Exhibitions, by Sarah Goodwin Thiel, Scarecrow Press ( GC 021.70285 T431b) This book is designed to help staff members with limited exhibit experience or technical support design online exhibits that are flexible and easy to use. To obtain copies of these or other books in the State Library’s General Collection, simply ask your local public library to request the book through interlibrary loan. The State Library periodically lists updates to its col-lection; to see this list, please visit http:// statelibrary. dcr. state. nc. us and click on “ New Acquisitions” near the bottom of the page. The Bulletin will also periodi-cally mention books that may interest Federation members. Work with Elderhostel to Increase Visitation at Your Site R ecently the Federation learned about a way for cultural organizations to work with Elderhostel to bring visitors to their sites. As noted in a letter from Peter Duggan of Elderhostel, “ Elderhostel is a not- for- profit and the world’s largest educational organization for older adults. Each year more than 150,000 lifelong learners travel with Elderhostel to all 50 states and 90 countries. We also offer shorter programs in collaboration with educational and cultural organizations, as part of our mission to engage Elderhostel participants in their own commu-nities. Museums and other institutions enjoy the op-portunity to engage an important segment of their local market. “ We are currently seeking new partners for this ini-tiative, and with quick turnaround time we are developing programs for this fall and spring. Elder-hostel will cover all of your expenses and market each program to thousands of local participants. “ If you would like to work with us or want more infor-mation on the project, please contact me via email or telephone at the number below. Thanks very much, Peter Duggan, Manager, Program Partnerships, Elderhostel- Road Scholar, phone: ( 617) 457- 5401, email: peter. duggan@ elderhostel. org.” The Levine Museum of the New South is one Federa-tion member that is partnering with Elderhostel this fall. Through Elderhostel, the Museum is offering a Day of Discovery program several times in Septem-ber, featuring a talk by a historian; guided tours of exhibits; and walking tours of downtown Charlotte. Your Help Needed to Update the North Carolina Gazetteer VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 5 FEDERATION NEWS Federation Bulletin W illiam S. Powell’s North Carolina Gazetteer, published in 1968 by the University of North Carolina Press, was greeted with delight by all with an interest in everything Tar Heel. The guidebook to place names, 19,500 in all, has earned its place in libraries and glove compartments. Professor Powell spent ten years while employed by the North Caro-lina Collection in Chapel Hill compiling the inven-tory. He benefited from the counsel of a host of local historians, librarians, journalists, and others across the state. UNC Press has asked me to edit a new edition of the Gazetteer, a task which I approach with enthusiasm but also with hesitation. After all, the indispensable reference work appears to be complete. That said, I very much would like to hear from anyone who has additions, corrections, or other suggestions for the new edition. The Press has given me the go- ahead to add up to 2,000 new entries. I have combed maps and directories in search of new entries and have a list of potential additions. I would gladly share the list with anyone who has particular county or region level expertise. As you would guess, the matter of puzzling out name derivations is the greatest challenge. You can reach me, Michael Hill, at Research Branch, North Carolina Office of Archives and History, 4610 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- 4610 or at michael. hill@ ncmail. net. Many thanks. Please let me hear from you by December 1, 2008. By Michael Hill, Research Branch Supervisor, N. C. Office of Archives and History T he North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh announces the acquisition of a Confederate battle flag associated with a major turning point of the Civil War— the death of Lt. Gen. Thomas J. “ Stonewall” Jackson. The flag was carried by the 18th Regiment North Carolina Troops, which was responsible for the accidental shooting of the Confederate general at Chancellorsville, Va., on May 2, 1863. Severely injured by gunfire, Jackson died a week later of pneumonia. That fateful May 2 evening, the 18th North Carolina was in a line of battle ready to attack retreating Union troops. Jackson and his staff rode out in front of the Confederate line on reconnaissance. When they returned unannounced, firing broke out along the Southern battle line. In the confusion, soldiers from the 18th North Carolina fired into the dark woods at what they believed was Federal cavalry, mortally wounding Jackson. The following day, the 18th North Carolina’s battle flag was captured by Federal soldiers when the regi-ment’s color- bearer, Cpl. Owen J. Eakins of New Hanover County, was killed during the Battle of Chancellorsville. The existence of the flag was unknown to the N. C. Museum of History until 1992, when the museum received a letter from its owner. The postwar history of the flag is unclear, but it likely had several owners before it was acquired by Dr. Tom Walsh in the early 1970s. In 1993 the New Jersey college professor loaned the historic banner to the N. C. Museum of History, where it was conserved and appeared in a previous exhibit. Recently, Walsh offered to donate a partial value of the flag to the museum, and the museum purchased the remaining value this May. It is currently on view in A Call to Arms: North Carolina Military History Gallery. “ We are deeply grateful to Dr. Walsh for his generous contribution and for making the purchase of the flag much more affordable to the museum,” emphasized Ken Howard, director of the Division of State History Museums. “ The flag is now a permanent part of our collection, which ensures that future generations will see it.” North Carolina Museum of History Acquires Flag Associated with Gen. Stonewall Jackson’s Death Donations will help with the instal-lation and construction of the exhibition which will include interactive elements, photographs, memorabilia, machinery and furniture. The exhibition will examine the history of the relation-ship between the furniture industry and the people of High Point. Donations may be made in honor of your favorite furniture worker– parents, grandparents, siblings, neighbors and friends. Each honoree will be recognized in the exhibition. Donations of $ 25 or more will be sent a commemorative certificate in acknowledgement of their honoree. “ The furniture industry means a great deal to this community so we’re encour-aging everyone to be part of High Point’s Furniture Heritage,” Taylor said. To participate in the campaign, send a check along with the name of the honoree as it needs to be listed in the exhibition. Please note CHAIR- ity in the memo line and make the check payable to the High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point, NC 27262, by September 30. To learn more about and to discover what the High Point Museum is accom-plishing for the community, call 885- 1859 or visit www. highpoint museum. org. T he High Point Museum has embarked on a fundraising campaign, CHAIR- ity Begins at Home, to support the upcoming furniture exhibition, High Point’s Furniture Heritage. The campaign is open to everyone involved in the furniture industry, from factory workers to company owners and to those involved in every aspect of the furniture industry– veneer, design, photography, upholstery and market. “ This is a way for everyone past and present to be recognized in this exhibit,” Barbara Taylor, High Point Museum President, said. “ This industry was built with the hands of so many in our community and each job was as important as the next.” VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 6 MEMBER NEWS Federation Bulletin I n a remarkable case of public- private partnership, the city of Wilmington, the World War II Wilming-ton Home Front Coalition ( a Federation member), Thalian Association, and the Community Arts Center Accord recently completed an 11- year effort to restore Wilmingon’s USO club at Second and Orange Street. Formerly the Community Arts Center and now called the Hannah Block Historic USO, this USO club is one of a handful nationwide still standing. The lobby has been restored to its 1943 appearance and highlights a home- front museum with reproduc-tion USO furniture, artifacts, photomurals, and display cases. The lobby also features the original floor, wall, fixtures, and paint color. Patrons of the perform-ing and visual arts have modernized and expanded facilities for theater, painting, pottery, and dance. The building is open to the public six days a week. In addition, Wilmington was recently recognized by the U. S. Congress as “ America’s World War II City.” The only city in the country to receive this honor, Wilmington has been recognized for its contributions to the war effort and its service to the nation by its citizens in uniform and on the home front. During the war, all five armed forces were stationed in the county and nearby. The shipyard, the state’s largest employer, constructed 243 cargo vessels. The airport was a major training facility for P- 47 fighter crews, and defense industries produced vital materi-als. The county population nearly tripled. Thousands of men and women served in uniform, and 248 linked to the county died. The World War II Battleship North Carolina Memorial is berthed in Wilmington. World War II Wilmington Home Front Coalition Helps Rededicate Historic USO High Point Museum Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign By Leslie Keller, Curator of Collections/ Education Coordinator Maple Grove and Propst House are both house museums and are toured each year by over two thousand Catawba County school-children. They are available for tours anytime by appointment. Hickory Landmarks Society also holds title to Houck’s Chapel, a Methodist Church built in 1888 and now located with Hickory’s Fairview Cemetery. HLS is work-ing to restore the chapel to its 19th- century appearance and is considering a range of possible functional uses. The oldest church in the city proper, the structure is one of only ten Hickory properties individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Membership in the organization is available. Hickory Landmarks Society’s 350 members and their families enjoy educational programs such as Heritage Days for local 4th grades, trips to historic places, a quarterly newsletter, and annual events including the Victorian Harvest Dinner, and the annual Romance of the Home and Garden Tour. The Hickory Landmarks Society is a funded affiliate of the United Arts Council of Catawba County. To learn more, please visit www. hickorylandmarks. org or call ( 828) 322- 4731. T he Hickory Landmarks Society is a non- profit organization committed to serving the commu-nity by leading in the protection of historically or architecturally significant neighborhoods, indi-vidual landmarks, and traditions. It began in 1968 when Frances Moody organized a small group of people to save the Propst House from destruction. The Propst House is a Second Empire style cottage built in 1883 by J. Summie Propst for his bride, Jennie Abernethy Propst. Mr. Propst was an expert builder and master carver who built the house himself. The house was built along the railroad tracks where Hickory’s earliest fine homes were located. In 1970 it was moved to its present location at Third Ave-nue, NW, and Sixth Street, NW, in Shuford Memorial Gardens. In 1975, Hickory Landmarks received the Ruth Coltrane Cannon Cup for the restoration of the Propst House. Maple Grove was donated to the Hickory Landmarks Society in memory of the late Wade Hamp-ton Shuford by his widow. The Italianate- style farmhouse was built in 1883 by Adolphus and Mary Adelaide Shuford with the back portion of the house having been built ca. 1870. Restoration of Maple Grove is an ongoing project. In recent years the downstairs bathroom was returned to its 1917 appearance and the parlor, down-stairs bedroom, and upstairs bed-rooms were restored to their mid- 1890s appearance, the first years of the Shuford family occupation of Maple Grove. VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 7 MEMBER NEWS Federation Bulletin Focus on a Federation Member: Hickory Landmarks Society The Hickory Landmarks Society was founded in 1968 to save the 1883 Propst House, seen above, from demolition. The home is now open for scheduled tours. VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 8 MEMBER NEWS The ANSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY reports that it is continu-ing work on the restoration of the Leavitt House, the oldest commer-cial building still in use in Anson County. Built in 1832 as a residence in the Greek Revival Style, the building was donated to the society in 2007 and is now being used as a museum to house and display collections. The society also reports that it recently received a donation of a 1775 corner cupboard that was originally built in Anson County. The APEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY has begun a project to capture the oral history and heritage of the historical buildings, structures, and homes of Apex. It is seeking volunteers to help interview resi-dents, take photographs, record conversations, and transcribe the interviews. For more information, send an email to apexhistorical society@ gmail. com. The CARTERET COUNTY HISTORI-CAL SOCIETY recently celebrated the end of its Save Our History grant project with music, awards, and the unveiling of the video “ Reminiscences of Carteret County During the World War II Era.” The society worked with students of Morehead Elementary at Camp Glenn to interview veter-ans and civilians about their World War II memories and to produce the video. The CHATHAM COUNTY HISTORI-CAL ASSOCIATION announced that the census of the cemeteries of Chatham County is available online at http:// cemeterycensus. com/ nc/ chat/. Information about cemeteries in surrounding coun-ties is also available online at http:// cemeterycensus. com/ nc/ index. htm The COOLEEMEE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION reported that a North Carolina Highway Histori-cal Marker was unveiled this past spring in Cooleemee, honoring preeminent North Carolina histo-rian, author, teacher, and editor Hugh T. Lefler. Lefler taught more than 18,000 students in his years at NCSU and UNC- Chapel Hill and co- authored notable books, including the college text-book North Carolina: The History of a Southern State and Colonial North Carolina: A History. He also edited North Carolina History Told by Contemporaries and the 1967 edition of John Lawson’s New Voyage to Carolina. Lefler was born in Cooleemee. The DUKE HOMESTEAD EDUCA-TION AND HISTORY CORPORATION reported that it purchased a house and land adjacent to Duke Home-stead State Historic Site. The association is considering plans to build an artifact storage building behind the house. The FRIENDS OF THE NEW HANO-VER COUNTY LIBRARY reported a 26% increase in sales at its spring 2008 used book sale. The HISTORIC HOPE PLANTA-TION was featured by the UNC-TV show “ Our State” on June 5. The LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORI-CAL ASSOCIATION reported that Lincolnton was recently honored when First Lady Laura Bush, Honorary Chair of the Preserve America initiative, designated it as one of the nation’s newest Preserve America Communities. The Preserve America initiative is an Administration effort to encour-age and support community efforts to preserve and enjoy America’s cultural and natural heritage. Cities and towns designated as Preserve America Communities are recognized for their efforts at preserving the past and are eligi-ble to apply for matching grants to develop sustainable management practices and sound business prac-tices for the continued preservation and use of their heritage assets. The MUSEUM OF ASHE COUNTY HISTORY reported that work is progressing well on the restoration of the 1904 courthouse. The windows have been restored, new heating and air conditioning systems have been installed, and work has begun on re- plastering walls and returning doors to their original clear finish. A temporary museum has been opened across the street from the courthouse; the museum is open Tuesdays through Satur-days through the end of October and on Saturdays from November through April. The NEW BERN PRESERVATION FOUNDATION has received two grants from the Harold H. Bate Foundation to help it restore the 18th- century Byran- Fordham Cemetery. PRESERVATION NORTH CARO-LINA is raising money to repaint Coolmore, the 1850s plantation of J. W. and Martha Powell near Tarboro. Nearly 500 gallons of paint will be needed to repaint this National Historic Landmark, which is owned by Preservation NC. To contribute to this effort, please call Shannon Phillips at ( 919) 832- 3652. Member News Briefs Federation Bulletin HERITAGE PRESERVATION Conservation Assessment Program Deadline: December 1, 2008 Heritage Preservation and the Institute for Museum and Library Services provide the Conservation Assessment Program ( CAP) to help museums and historic sites care for their collections. As the website states, “ CAP provides a general conservation assessment of your museum’s collection, envi-ronmental conditions, and site. Conservation priorities are identi-fied by professional conservators who spend two days on- site and three days writing a report. The report can help your museum develop strategies for improved collections care and provide a tool for long- range planning and fund-raising. ” Most museums are assigned a conservator to assess the museum’s collections, while museums with a historic structure may also get an architectural assessor. Though the program allocates money to help cover the costs of the assessors, museums need to be prepared to pay any costs that go above the allocation. ( Heritage Preservation estimates these costs could be be-tween $ 400 and $ 900, depending on how many assessors are as-signed, their fees, the cost of lodg-ing, mileage traveled, etc.). Please note that CAP offers a general conservation assessment, not object- by- object surveys. You must join Heritage Preserva-tion’s mailing list to receive an application, which will be mailed in October. To be added to the mailing list, contact the CAP staff at cap@ heritageperservation. org or call ( 202) 233- 0800. For more Grants from Public or Museum- Related Organizations information, visit www. heritage preservation. org/ CAP/ index. html. Many museums that take part in this program later apply for an IMLS Conservation Project Support grant to implement recommended changes. INSTITUTE FOR MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES American Heritage Preservation Program Deadline: September 15, 2008 Bank of America is partnering with IMLS to provide grants of up to $ 3,000 to small museums, librar-ies, and archives. The grants will raise awareness and fund preser-vation of treasures held in small museums, libraries, and archives. Grants will help to preserve specific items, including works of art, arti-facts, and historical documents that are in need of conservation. Applicants will build on completed conservation assessments of their collections, to ensure that the Bank of America/ IMLS grants are used in accordance with best prac-tices in the field, and to under-score the importance of assess-ment planning. Grant programs that provide assistance with conser-vation planning and assessment include the Conservation Assess-ment Program ( described above) and the National Endowment for the Humanities’ Preservation Assistance Grants. For more in-formation, visit www. imls. gov/ collections/ grants/ boa. htm. Conservation Project Support Grant Deadline: October 1, 2008 This IMLS program awards grants to help museums identify collections needs and priorities and to perform activities to safe-guard their collections. Grants are available for many types of collec-tions activities, such as surveys, training, research, treatment, and environmental improvements. This grant does require matching funds on a 1: 1 basis. For more information, visit www. imls. gov/ applicants/ grants/ conservProject. shtm. Museums for America Deadline: November 1, 2008 Museums for America grants support projects and ongoing activities that build museums’ capacity to serve their communities. As the IMLS web page notes, “ Museums for America grants strengthen a museum’s ability to serve the public more effectively by supporting high- priority activi-ties that advance the institution’s mission and strategic goals. Muse-ums for America grants are designed to be flexible: funds can be used for a wide variety of projects, including: ongoing museum work, research and other behind- the-scenes activities, planning, new programs, purchase of equipment or services, and activities that will support the efforts of museums to upgrade and integrate new tech-nologies.” Please note that appli-cation forms and guidelines for the current fiscal year are made available a few months before the grant deadline. Until that time, applications and guidelines from the previous year are available for your reference, but you must use the current fiscal year application when you apply. For more infor-mation, visit http:// www. imls. gov/ applicants/ grants/ forAmerica. shtm. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE American Battlefield Protection Program Deadline: Dec. 31, 2008 VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 9 GRANT OPPORTUNITIES VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 10 GRANT OPPORTUNITIES Grants from Private Organizations NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION Preservation Funds Deadline: October 1, 2008; February 1, 2009; and June 1, 2009 The Preservation Funds provide two types of assis-tance to nonprofit organizations and public agencies: 1) matching grants from $ 500 to $ 5,000 for preserva-tion planning and educational efforts, and 2) inter-vention funds for preservation emergencies. Matching grant funds may be used to obtain professional exper-tise in areas such as architecture, archeology, engi-neering, preservation planning, land- use planning, fund raising, organizational development, and law as well as to provide preservation education activities to educate the public. Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation Deadline: February 1, 2009 The Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation provides nonprofit organizations and public agencies matching grants ranging from $ 2,500 to $ 10,000 for projects that contribute to the preservation or the recapture of an authentic sense of place. Funds may be used for professional advice, conferences, workshops, and education programs. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors Deadline: February 1, 2009 The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors provides nonprofit organizations and public agencies matching grants ranging from $ 2,500 to $ 10,000 to assist in the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of historic interiors. Funds may be used for professional expertise, print and video communications materials, and education programs. Please note that the selection process for the above grants is very competitive. Applicants are encour-aged to develop proposals carefully and to complete the application form with the guidance of the National Trust regional office serving their state. For more information, visit www. preservationnation. org/ resources/ find- funding/ grants. To contact the Southern Office of the National Trust, call ( 843) 722- 8552 or email soro@ nthp. org. The American Battlefield Protection Program ( ABPP) promotes the preservation of significant historic battlefields associated with wars on American soil. The goals of the program are 1) to protect battle-fields and sites associated with armed conflicts that influenced the course of our history, 2) to encourage and assist all Americans in planning for the preservation, management, and interpretation of these sites, and 3) to raise awareness of the importance of preserving battlefields and related sites for future generations. The ABPP focuses primarily on land use, cultural resource and site management planning, and public education. Individual project funding has ranged from $ 5,000 to more than $ 64,000, with most grants averaging about $ 30,000. The program encourages, but does not require, matching funds or in- kind services. ABPP invites applications once a year; applica-tions are due before January. The ABPP encourages potential appli-cants to contact the ABPP staff and discuss proposed projects before preparing an application. Contact the ABPP Grants Manager by email at kristen_ mcmasters@ nps. gov or at ( 202) 354- 2037 for more information. For lists of previous winners and other infor-mation, visit www. nps. gov/ history/ hps/ abpp/ funding. htm. Grants from Public Organizations ( continued) HISTORY HELP In this section, we review museum or history- related sites that might interest you. We welcome your suggestions as well. Cultural Resource Management http:// crm. cr. nps. gov/ issue index. cfm The National Park Service publishes Cultural Resource Management, a useful magazine that is available online. This web site allows you to search issues dating back to 1978. Each issue of the magazine focuses on a theme; samples of issues that may interest Federation members include “ Preservation Planning: Ensuring a Future for Our Past” ( vol. 23, no. 7); “ Cultural Resource Management and Emergency Preparedness” ( vol. 24, no. 8); “ Museum Issues and Trends” ( vol. 23, no. 5); and “ Altogether Fitting and Proper: Saving America’s Battlefields” ( vol. 20, no. 5). Ethics Guide for Nonprofits www. aaslh. org/ ethics. htm The Panel on the Nonprofit Sector has issued Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice: A Guide for Charities and Foun-dations, which is available as a free download from AASLH’s web site. The publication outlines thirty- three practices to help board members and staff improve operations. These practices involve legal compliance and public disclo-sure; effective governance; strong financial oversight; and responsi-ble fundraising. While visiting AASLH’s web site, be sure to also read AASLH’s “ Statement of Pro-fessional Standards and Ethics,” which offers historical organizations standards relating to historical resources; access; interpretation; management; conflict of interest; social responsibility; revenue producing activities; and intellec-tual freedom. Free Online Listing of Your Museum www. museumsusa. org This web site offers a free listing for your museum. Visitors to the site can search for museums by category, such as “ history,” and by state and city. This site also allows you to list special programs and exhibits under “ Events.” Online Historical Resources www. historyguide. de As its web site notes, “ The Network Subject Gateways History provides access to scholarly relevant web sites and digital texts in history via the special subject gateways History Guide.” Visitors to this site can search for web resources on a wide range of places and time periods. Researching 19th- century America, for example, brings up a list of more than 200 web sites, ranging alphabetically from an 1895 atlas of the country to the World of 1898. Through these web sites you can visit online exhibits; read original primary sources such as books, letters, and journals; read scholarly articles; and more. Most of the web sites listed offer free access to their resources, though some do require paid subscriptions. Ordering Copies of Docent Educator Newsletter www. museum- ed. org/ joomla/ content/ view/ 16/ 45/ The Docent Educator was a news-letter published from 1991 to 2003. According to the Museum Ed web-site, “ The journal was developed to provide practical solutions to teaching with the collections of museums, historic sites, zoos, parks, and gardens.” The newsletter covered topics such as “ Engaging the Senses” “ Working with Stu-dents in Grades 6 through 9,” “ Touring Walk- Ins and the Gen-eral Public,” “ Hands- on!” “ Preventing Burn- Out: Incentives and Benefits” and more. Each issue is approximately 20 pages long; copies cost $ 9 per issue. Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses www. dol. gov/ elaws Elaws stands for “ employment laws assistance for workers and small businesses.” This Web site was developed to help employers and workers understand their rights and responsibilities under the federal employment laws administered by the U. S. Depart-ment of Labor. Topics covered include issues relating to pay and benefits; safety and health; work-place posters; youth employment; and more. As the web site states, “ Please note that there is not an elaws Advisor for every DOL law or regulation. Therefore, the list of Advisors you receive after making your selections may not be a comprehensive source of informa-tion on all laws and regulations related to your situation. DOL plans to continually develop new Advisors to further assist America’s employment community.” Information from the IRS www. irs. gov/ pub/ irs- pdf/ p557. pdf The IRS recently updated Publica-tion 557, which offers information on how to apply for 501( c) 3 status; how to acknowledge donations; what forms an organization has to file, and more. Useful Resources VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 11 HISTORY HELP T he National Register of Historic Places, the most widely known avenue for preservation in the United States, has become increasingly popular in recent years. People are more interested in historic properties for their style, sense of history, and “ green” appeal. Historic properties that are listed in the National Register also have the potential to receive tax credits for qualified rehabilita-tion work, a very desirable benefit that is driving the rising interest in National Register listing. History of the Preservation Act Preservation on the national level began in the United States with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, which was created to ensure that significant properties are considered in the planning of federal projects and to encourage historic preservation initiatives. ( More information about this act can be found at www. hpo. dcr. state. nc. us/ nhpa. htm.) Along with this legislation came the creation of the National Regis-ter of Historic Places. A historic preservation office ( HPO) in each state was also mandated by the National Historic Preservation Act to provide assistance for pres-ervation efforts at the statewide level. The North Carolina HPO has a central office in Raleigh, as well as offices in Asheville and Greenville. The staffs of these offices have assisted in the listing of over 2,600 properties in North Carolina, including more than 450 historic districts. Properties in the National Regis-ter include buildings, structures, objects, sites, and districts, each fifty years or older, with significance based on an association with a significant event, person, architec-ture, or archaeology. These prop-erties must also appear much as they did historically, with little or no alteration. Some properties, such as churches, cemeteries, and those that have been moved, must also meet additional requirements. In the United States, more than 85,000 properties have been listed since the inception of the National Register. There are many impetuses for seeking National Register listing, from nostalgia to economics. The owner of the Leslie- Taylor House in Moore County listed the property to document the architectural significance of this exuberant Gothic Revival- style house. The Ware Creek School, a Rosenwald school in Beaufort County, was listed with the help of community and alumni support to raise awareness of the school’s signifi-cance. The Summerfield Historic District in Guilford County was an effort by this small town to give the community a greater sense of separate identity from nearby and growing Greensboro. The National Register listing of the American Tobacco complex in Durham allowed the developer to rehabilitate an important indus-trial complex, by enabling him to take advantage of the tax credit program. The American Tobacco project spurred the revitalization of a once busy section of the city. How To Apply for a National Register Listing In North Carolina, the National Register listing process begins with an application to the North Carolina Study List. Applications can be requested from HPO staff and can be completed by the prop-erty owner, an interested member of the public, or a paid consultant. The application is fairly simple, including a physical description of the property and a short explana-tion of its historical significance. Properties may also be identified for the Study List by consultants conducting architectural surveys. The North Carolina National Register Advisory Committee ( NRAC), which meets three times a year in Raleigh, evaluates whether a property is worthy of further study for its potential to be listed in the National Register. If the property is approved for the Study List, the applicant may then proceed with the submission of a National Register nomination form. The National Register nomination includes information like that Listing a Property in the National Register: A Beginner’s Guide VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 12 By Jessica Dockery, National Register and Survey Specialist, State Historic Preservation Office “ Historic properties that are listed in the National Register . . . have the potential to receive tax credits for qualified rehabilitation work, a very desirable benefit that is driving the rising interest in National Register listing.” HISTORY HELP found in the Study List application but in much greater detail, similar to a college- level term paper. HPO staff recommends the hiring of a consultant to complete the nomi-nation, because nominations involve much research and must be prepared according to state and federal guidelines. A list of consultants who have completed nominations for successfully listed properties is kept by the HPO and is available to the public. Upon completion, nominations go through a series of reviews before a property can officially be listed in the National Register. Once a property or district is listed in the National Register, the owners receive a certificate from the HPO. The owners also become eligible to apply for tax credits for qualified rehabilitation. National Register listing has also become an important tool for ongoing preservation efforts by owners and local governments to maintain and encourage a sense of place and history in our communities. There are many myths about the ramifications of National Register listing, the most common being that an owner will not be able to make any changes to a property once it has been listed. National Register listing is an honorary recognition of the significance of the property. Listing places no obli-gations or restrictions on a property unless there is a federal or state project that affects the property. If applying for tax credits, the reha-bilitation work needs to meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. HPO staff is available to help coordinate projects to meet those standards. For more information about the National Register of Historic Places and how to apply for a list-ing, please see the HPO’s website at www. hpo. dcr. state. nc. us or contact us at ( 919) 807- 6587. For more information about archaeology, please see the Office of State Archaeology’s website at www. arch. dcr. state. nc. us or contact them at ( 919) 807- 6550. Listing a Property in the National Register ( continued) VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 13 The ca. 1879 Leslie- Taylor house in Moore County is one of more than 2,600 properties in North Carolina on the National Register. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Fall Civilian Living History Program Saturday, October 4, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Costumed living historians will demonstrate a variety of mid- 19th century domestic skills such as open hearth cooking, sewing, natural dyeing, spinning, and knitting. There will also be discus-sions throughout the day regarding the hardships that the common southern woman endured as she did her best to provide for her family during the Civil War. * * * * * * * BEAUFORT HISTORICAL ASSOCIA-TION ( Beaufort) www. beauforthistoricsite. org ( 252) 728- 5225; ( 800) 575- 7483 Fall Fundraising Party Saturday, October 18, 6: 30 p. m. This gala fundraising party will be held in a beautiful Beaufort home featuring the works of a selected artist. Artwork is avail-able for purchase. Admission charge. Jumble Sale Saturday, November 22, 9 a. m.- 3 p. m. The Beaufort Historic Site turns into a community market with art, handmade crafts, holiday gifts, pre- loved treasures, antiques, clothing, food, and much more. Free. Community Thanksgiving Feast Sunday, November 23, 11: 30 a. m.- 1 p. m. Enjoy a traditional turkey dinner provided by some of the area’s finest restaurants. Served at the Beaufort Historic Site, dinners are available for take- out or to enjoy under our tent. Admission charge. * * * * * * * BLADENBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY ( 910) 863- 4707 Historical Society Fun Day Saturday, Sept. 6, 7: 00 a. m.- 9: 30 a. m. for breakfast, with other activities starting at 10 a. m. Come to the Historical Building at 818 South Main Street in Bladen-boro to enjoy the society’s annual Fun Day. The Bladenboro Rotary Club will host a pancake break-fast from 7 a. m. to 9: 30 a. m., and other activities will start taking place outside at 10 a. m. There will be food, festivities, and fun— bake sale, country store, kids games, vendors, entertainment, and much more. Museums will be open. All proceeds will be used for maintenance and upkeep of the Historical Building. Everyone is welcome— please come! * * * * * * * CALDWELL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY www. caldwellheritagemuseum. org ( 828) 758- 4004 The Cherokee Removal Oct. 10, 7 p. m. Come to the Caldwell County Public Library in Lenoir to hear Dr. Bill Anderson talk about the Cherokee removal in the 1800s. Open House Sunday, Sept. 14, 2 p. m.- 5 p. m. Come tour the Caldwell Heritage Museum, enjoy refreshments, and learn more about the Historical Society. * * * * * * * VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 14 APEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY http:// apexhisoc. freeservers. com/ Christmas Home Tour Sunday, Dec. 7, 1 p. m.- 5 p. m. Get in the holiday spirit during this twenty- second annual tour of homes in Apex. Tour three private homes, the historic train depot, and the Maynard- Pearson House, where you can enjoy refreshments and an old- fashioned sweet shop with homemade candy. Tickets cost $ 10 in advance, $ 12 on the day of the tour, and can be purchased starting in mid- November at the Apex Chamber of Commerce; Antiques on Salem; Pineapple Tea Room; and the Rusty Bucket. All proceeds benefit the Historical Society. * * * * * * * ASHE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ( West Jefferson) www. ashehistoricalsociety. org info@ ashehistoricalsociety. org Ashe County Antique’s Fair and Appraisal Friday- Saturday, Sept 19- 20 This fair offers you a chance to bring in a favorite antique to find out what it’s worth or where it came from. Ken Farmer of Antiques Roadshow will be a special guest. Location, time, and other details to be announced; please visit the web site for more details. All proceeds will benefit the Ashe County Historical Society and the Museum of Ashe County History. * * * * * * * BENTONVILLE BATTLEFIELD STATE HISTORIC SITE ( Four Oaks) www. bentonvillebattlefield. nchistoricsites. org ( 910) 594- 0789 CAPITAL AREA PRESERVATION ( Raleigh) www. cappres. org, ( 919) 833- 6404 Annual Anthemion Awards Ceremony Thursday, September 11, 5: 30 p. m. Come to the Pilot Mill Complex in Raleigh and join Capital Area Preservation in recognizing out-standing dedication and commit-ment to excellence in historic preservation in Wake County. Call for more information. * * * * * * * CARTERET COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ( MOREHEAD CITY) www. thehistoryplace. org ( 252) 247- 7433 Lunch with a Dash of History Monday, Sept. 15, and Fridays, Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 24, and Nov. 7 Join Rodney Kemp for his popular talks about local history. On Sep-tember 15 he will talk about the 1933 hurricane. The topics for the other fall lunches have yet to be announced; please check the web site for updates. Tickets: $ 9 with lunch, $ 4 without lunch. Reserva-tions must be made and tickets paid for before Wednesday prior to each lecture by calling ( 252) 247- 7533 ext. 106. * * * * * * CATAWBA COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION http:// www. catawbahistory. org/ ( 828) 465- 0383 Murray’s Mill Harvest Folk Festival Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a. m.- 5 p. m., and Sunday, Sept. 28, 1 p. m.- 5 p. m. This annual festival celebrates Catawba County’s agricultural heritage with an array of exhibits, craftsmen, and activities, includ-ing petting zoos, antique cars, tractors, farm machinery, and traditional food preparations such as molasses making. Enjoy bluegrass, country, and gospel music as well as a tour of Murray’s Mill, whose original millstones are still producing bags of flour. Hart Square Saturday, October 25, 10 a. m.- 5 p. m. For one day each year the public is welcome to visit 70 furnished log structures dating from 1782 to 1873 that have been collected by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Hart of Hick-ory. The day’s events include more than 200 artisans demonstrating period techniques of flax breaking and hackling, spinning, weaving, open- hearth cooking, broom and shoe making, shingle riving, wheelwrighting, tinsmithing, and more. Tickets cost $ 25 and go on sale on Monday, Oct. 6; groups of 15 or more may purchase tickets in advance from September 1 through September 28 by calling ( 828) 465- 0383. Note that tickets are limited and are sold on a first-come, first- served basis. * * * * * * * CHATHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ( Pittsboro) www. chathamhistory. org Historic Lecture Series Sunday, Nov. 16, 2: 30 p. m. Enjoy a presentation on an aspect of Chatham County history, and enjoy refreshments afterward. Subject and location to be announced; check web site for details. * * * * * * * CUPOLA HOUSE ASSOCIATION ( Edenton) www. cupolahouse. org 250th Anniversary Celebration Saturday- Sunday, Sept. 27- Oct. 4 Come celebrate the 250th anniver-sary of the 1758 Cupola House during this week- long celebration. Enjoy lectures and demonstrations on colonial art and local maritime history; a lecture and concert of colonial music; a display and discussion of fine colonial furni-ture; guided tours of the Cupola House and gardens; trolley tours; and more. For more information, please visit the web site or write the association at PO Box 311, Edenton, NC 27932. * * * * * * DUKE HOMESTEAD STATE HISTORIC SITE ( Durham) www. dukehomestead. nchistoric sites. org, ( 919) 477- 5498 Tobacco Harvest Festival Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Come see costumed interpreters demonstrate tobacco harvesting, stringing, and curing in the morning, and in the afternoon hear the sounds of the only tobacco auction left in Durham. You can even enjoy hornworm races and a Moon Pie eating contest. Free. An Evening at the Homestead October 18, 2 p. m.- 6 p. m. Join the Duke Homestead Junior Interpreters as they prepare the Homestead for winter. This afternoon program features traditional music, wagon rides, fall foods, and 19th- century games. Bring a picnic for dinner on the grounds. Free. * * * * * * * CALENDAR OF EVENTS VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 15 Federation Bulletin CALENDAR OF EVENTS DUPLIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ( Rose Hill) www. duplinhistory. com info@ duplinhistory. com Honoring Duplin County Vietnam War Dead Saturday, Nov. 1, noon Come to the Agricultural Audito-rium at Duplin Commons for a ceremony honoring men from Duplin County who were killed during the Vietnam War. General Dan Kelly McNeill, U. S. Army, a native of Warsaw who lost a brother in the war, has been invited to be the principal speaker. The event will begin with a catered lunch, which will cost approximately $ 10 per person. After lunch, the program will include biographical sketches of each man killed and recognition of their surviving family members. The Historical Society hopes to be able to present to Duplin County a marble or other appropriate monument, containing the names of each man, to be displayed in the Court House, as a permanent memorial to these Duplin citizens who made the supreme sacrifice. * * * * * * * GREENSBORO HISTORICAL MUSEUM www. greensborohistory. org ( 336) 373- 2043 Five by O’Henry Sept. 5, 6, 13, 13 at 8 p. m. Sept. 7, 13, and 14 at 3 p. m. See five plays based on stories by O. Henry, who was born in Greensboro. Tickets: $ 12 for gen-eral admission; $ 10 for members, seniors, and students; $ 20 for opening night champagne reception. Good Night and Good Luck Movie Screening Sunday, October 19, 2: 30 p. m. See the George Clooney film and talk about it afterwards with UNC- G professors. Call for free reservations. Ghost Stories in the Graveyard With Cynthia Brown Saturday, October 26, noon Bring a blanket and youngsters and be ready for fun. Ghoulash— Haunted Cemetery Walk Saturday, October 26, 5 p. m.- 9 p. m. You never know who you’ll meet from Greensboro’s past. Call for more information. * * * * * * * HIGH POINT MUSEUM www. highpointmuseum. org ( 336) 883- 3022 Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Sundays, Sept. 7 and 21, 1 p. m.- 4 p. m. Come to this drop- in program and watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. Free. Day in the Park in City Lake Park Saturday, Sept. 20, 11 a. m.- 5 p. m. Our historical park will be closed this day so that our interpreters may participate in the folk- life demonstrations at City Lake Park. Day in the Park is a multi-cultural event featuring entertain-ment, crafts, and food. Furniture: What’s Up Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6: 30 p. m.- 8 p. m. Come to the La- Z- Boy Conference Room in Norton Hall at High Point University to learn more about the state’s furniture business. This month’s topic will focus on style matters and furniture design. Preserving the Harvest Saturday, Oct. 18, 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday, Oct. 19, 1 p. m.- 4 p. m. Early Quaker settlers to this area relied on techniques like drying and pickling to preserve their summer and fall harvest for the winter. Come help our costumed interpreters with this seasonal chore during this drop- in program. All ages welcome. Free. Furniture: What’s Up Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6: 30 p. m.- 8 p. m. Come to High Point University and join Brian Casey of the High Point Market Authority to discuss the High Point market, then and now. Open Hearth Cooking Demon-stration Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Come to this drop- in program and watch our costumed interpreters cook a traditional fall harvest meal over an open hearth in the Hoggatt House. Free. Furniture: What’s Up Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6: 30 p. m.- 8 p. m. Come to the High Point Museum for this monthly discussion on the furniture industry. This month’s topic will be veener. * * * * * * * HISTORIC BETHANIA www. historicbethania. org ( 336) 922- 0434 Black Walnut Festival Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Meet craftspeople, suttlers, and traders and enjoy traditional foods during this unique fall festival. VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 16 Federation Bulletin CALENDAR OF EVENTS HISTORIC BURKE FOUNDATION ( Morganton) www. historicburke. org, ( 828) 437- 4104 Revolutionary Weekend 2008 Saturday- Sunday, Sept. 27- 28 Historic Burke Foundation will hold its annual Revolutionary Weekend the last weekend in September. Call for more informa-tion. * * * * * * * HISTORIC ROSEDALE ( Charlotte) www. historicrosedale. org ( 704) 335- 0325 Metalworking in Antebellum Mecklenburg Sunday, Sept. 27, 11: 30 a. m.- 1 p. m. Join Dr. Hugh Dussek, Steve Gore, John McPherson, and James Bazen, all from Central Piedmont Community College, in a discussion of metalworking and social and economic developments in the local area. Learn about plans to reconstruct the old smithy at Historic Rosedale plan-tation. Cost: $ 8 for adults ($ 5 for early registration by Sept. 19) and $ 5 for students and seniors. Visit the web site to buy tickets or call for more information. * * * * * * * LEVINE MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTH www. museumofthenewsouth. org ( 704) 333- 1887 Gospel Shout! 2008 Tuesday, September 9, 7: 30 p. m. Levine Museum and Center City Partners present a free concert at the United House of Prayer for All People, showcasing the powerful music of local gospel and shout bands. Global Dish: New South BBQ Tour Friday, September 12, 6: 00 p. m. What’s more Southern than BBQ? You'll look at that question differ-ently when you travel Charlotte’s new ethnic suburbs with Dr. Tom Hanchett! Free Day! Saturday, Sept. 13 , 10 a. m.– 5 p. m. Visit the museum for free on this day. Elderhostel’s Day of Discovery Thursday, Sept. 18, Saturday, Sept. 20, and Friday, Sept. 26, 9 a. m. - 3: 30 p. m. Enjoy this exciting 1- day program exploring Charlotte and the New South Culture and Cookies: Story-telling through Quilts Sunday, September 21 , 2 p. m. Join us as we take a free guided tour through the Corapeake exhibit and learn more about oral history. * * * * * * * LOWER CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL SOCIETY ( Wilmington) www. latimerhouse. org ( 910) 762- 0492 Secret Garden Tour Friday- Saturday, Sept. 19- 20, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. This fifth annual tour features many gardens never before open to the public. Most of the gardens are in easy strolling distance within the historic district, bordered by the Cape Fear River. Tickets cost $ 15 through Sept. 15 and $ 18 thereafter. To reserve a lunch that you can enjoy in Tabitha’s Tea Room or the Latimer House Gardens, please pre- order by September 5 by calling ( 910) 762- 0492. For more information, please call the society or visit the society’s web site. * * * * * * * MOORE COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ( Southern Pines) www. moorehistory. com ( 910) 692- 2051 Antiques Appraisal Fair Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. The Moore County Historical Association is organizing its own version of the “ Antiques Road Show” at the Shaw House in Southern Pines. Have your old furniture, jewelry, silver, fine art, Japanese prints, Asian porcelain, coins, old photos, and documents, military items, NC pottery, and other items appraised by experts: $ 25 for every 3 items ( verbal ap-praisals only). Please call for more information. * * * * * * * MOORES CREEK NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD ( Currie) www. nps. gov/ mocr, ( 910) 283- 5591 Constitution Day Wednesday, Sept. 17, 3 p. m.- 4 p. m. Enjoy a short program about the signing of the Constitution. Jaeger Korps Encampment Saturday- Sunday, Nov. 15- 16 Learn about the German troops who fought in the Revolution. Autumn Candlelight Tours Saturday, Nov. 15, 7 p. m.- 9 p. m. See the battlefield by candlelight and learn more about the events that led to the battle of Moores Creek. Tours are free but reserva-tions are required. Reservations may be made starting November 1. VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 17 Federation Bulletin CALENDAR OF EVENTS MT. AIRY MUSEUM OF REGIONAL HISTORY www. northcarolinamuseum. org ( 336) 786- 4478 Ghosts of Carolina Tuesday, October 28, 4 p. m. ( children’s program), 7 p. m. ( adult program) Award- winning author Terrance Zepke will share several spine-tingling tales from her ghost books. The afternoon program will be suitable for school- age kids, while the evening program is just for adults and will feature the sto-ries in greater depth as well as an opportunity for discussion. Cost: $ 4. * * * * * * * MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR ( Fayetteville) ( 910) 486- 1330, mcf@ ncmail. net ( All programs are free.) Old- Time Music Wednesdays, Sept. 10 and 24, Oct. 8 and 22, Nov. 12 and 26, 7 p. m. This program is for musicians who are interested in preserving and performing tunes of 19th- and early 20th- century America. Musicians of all ages and skill levels are welcome. North Carolina Quiz Bowl Thursday, Sept. 25, 7 p. m. Test your knowledge of the Tar Heel State. All ages are welcome; participation is limited to twenty contestants. Register at the door or call to register. Spectators are welcome! Live! At the Arsenal Sunday, Oct. 26 , 1 p. m.- 5 p. m. Craftsmen will demonstrate 19th-century skills and trades that were common when the North Carolina Arsenal was under con-struction. Guided tours of Arsenal Park will be offered at 1: 15 p. m., 2 p. m., 3 p. m., and 4 p. m. Arsenal Roundtable: War Game with Miniatures Thursday, Nov. 20 , 7 p. m. Come listen, learn, and participate! 1897 Poe House Tuesday, Nov. 25 through Jan. 11, 2009 Tour the 1897 Poe House to see how homes were decorated for the holidays around the turn of the 20th century. * * * * * * * NEW BERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY www. newbernhistorical. org ( 252) 638- 8558 Sincere Forms of Flattery: Blacks, Whites and American Popular Music Sunday, Sept. 28, 2 p. m. Come to the Scottish Rite Temple and hear Billy Stevens, worldwide lecturer and musician, talk about American popular music. Enjoy a reception afterwards at the Atmore- Oliver House. This free program is sponsored in partnership with the North Carolina Humanities Council. Ghostwalk: “ Spirits of the Neuse” Friday- Saturday, Oct. 24- 25, 5 p. m.- 9 p. m. This popular fund- raiser for the society features a different theme each year. This year’s theme focuses on the Neuse and its influ-ence on New Bern. Tour Union Point Park, Cedar Grove Cemetery, the Historic Masonic Lodge, New Bern Civic Theater, and other locales to see character actors portraying ghosts from New Bern’s past. A special “ Agony Alley” on the grounds of the Attmore- Oliver House is designed for children. Meals will be available for sale at local churches open on the tour days. Tickets: $ 15 in advance, $ 20 on day of tour, with special prices for military personnel and children. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the society. Lunch and Learn Thursday, Nov. 13, 11: 30 a. m.- 1 p. m. Come to the Chelsea Restaurant in historic downtown New Bern to hear Buzz Mead talk about “ Experiencing the Appalachian Trail— One Step at a Time.” Take an exciting adventure with Buzz as he relates his adven-tures both good and bad. Please call the historical society to make your reservation; prepaid reserva-tions are required and cost $ 14 for members, $ 16 for non- members. America Without Indians: An Imaginary Journey. Wednesday, Nov. 19 In honor of American Indian Heritage Month, the New Bern Historical Society, the New Bern- Craven County Library, and the North Carolina Humanities Council are pleased to present this fascinat-ing program about what might have happened when the Europe-ans came to America if they found no one at home! Dr. David LaVere will speak at the New Bern- Craven County Library on Johnson Street. Free. * * * * * * * NEW HOPE VALLEY RAILWAY ( New Hill) www. nhvry. org ( 919) 362- 5416 VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 18 Federation Bulletin CALENDAR OF EVENTS tery; and the video “ War Zone: World War II Off North Carolina’s Outer Banks.” The Secrets of Blackbeard Thursday, Oct. 9, 2 p. m. The museum’s nautical archaeolo-gist David Moore will present a lecture about the infamous pirate and the recovery of artifacts from the shipwreck Queen Anne’s Revenge. Women Pirates Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2 p. m. Connie Mason will present a lecture about women pirates, such as Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Fright Night at the Museum Tuesday, Oct. 28, 5: 30 p. m.- 7: 30 p. m. Enjoy a family event at a “ haunted museum” with spooky activities, crafts, and a children’s costume contest. Cost: $ 2 per person. * * * * * * * NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF HISTORY ( Raleigh) www. ncmuseumofhistory. org ( 919) 807- 7900 ( All programs are free. For more information or a complete list of events, please call or visit the Web page.) Preserving Your Family Photos Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 a. m.- 11: 30 a. m. Join Kim Andersen Cumber, Non- Textual Materials Archivist at the N. C. State Archives, and learn how to protect your family’s visual history at this introductory work-shop covering the basics of photo preservation and storage. You’ll also get tips on identifying historic photographs. The program is co-sponsored by N. C. State Archives. Please call ( 919) 807- 7992 by Sept. 4 to register. History à la Carte: Horse Sense Wednesday, Sept. 10, 12: 10 p. m.- 1 p. m. Bring your lunch; beverages provided. Mystery and controversy have long surrounded the Shackleford Banks wild horses. Carmine Prioli, Director of Graduate Studies, Department of English, N. C. State University, will talk about the herd’s natural and cultural signifi-cance, possible origins, hardiness in the face of hurricanes, and complex relationship with humans. Voting Counts: My Voice, My Choice Saturday, Sept. 13, 10 a. m.- 2 p. m. 11 a. m.- 12: 30 p. m. Candidates’ Forum Get involved in the electoral process as you enjoy patriotic crafts and other hands- on activities. Middle- and high- school students can attend the 2008 Candidates’ Forum, featuring individuals running for statewide offices. The program is co- sponsored by Kids Voting NC Wake County. For ages 10 and up; to register, please call ( 919) 341- 2398 or email info@ kids votingwake. org. Summer Performance Series: Alan Hoal Sunday, Sept. 21, 3 p. m.- 4 p. m. North Carolina’s storytelling tra-dition is as old as the Blue Ridge Mountains. Come hear legendary Jack tales that have been passed down for generations in Appala-chia. Family Day: Colonial North Carolina Saturday, Sept. 27, 11 a. m.- 4 p. m. Celebrate and explore North Carolina’s past, from colonization to the American Revolution, during this fun- filled and educational event. Play colonial games, meet VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 19 All Aboard! Sundays, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, 11 a. m., 12: 15 p. m., 1: 30 p. m., 2: 45 p. m., 4 p. m. Come experience the thrill of riding the rails and see, hear, and feel history. The New Hope Valley Rail-way at the North Caro-lina Railroad Museum has monthly ride days in season from May to December, with activities, themes, and events for visitors of all ages to enjoy. The themes will be “ Old Bonsal Day” ( Sept. 7), “ Ecology of the New Hope Valley” ( Oct. 5), and “ Fall Harvest Festi-val” ( Nov. 2). Tickets: $ 9 per adult, $ 6 per child age 2 to 12. Tickets can be purchased online. * * * * * * * NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM ( Beaufort) www. ncmaritimemuseum. org ( 252) 728- 7317 Cinema by the Sea Friday, Sept. 12, 7 p. m. The summer outdoor film series at Gallants Channel concludes with “ Transformers” ( PG13). Tickets are $ 10 per car and $ 2 for walk- ins. Gates open at 7 p. m. so you can enjoy the view and refreshments before the movie begins at sunset. The ticket price includes the ex-hibit Our Sunken History at the Repository, open from 7 p. m. to 8 p. m. The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate Thursday, Oct. 2, 2 p. m. Researcher, author, and filmmaker Kevin Duffus will discuss his book The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate. The author’s maritime North Carolina works include Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks; The Lost Light: A Civil War Mys- CALENDAR OF EVENTS Revolutionary War re- enactors, make crafts, churn butter and grind corn, dress in period cloth-ing, and experience much more. Make it, Take It: Batter Up Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p. m.- 3 p. m. Come to this drop- in program and learn about famous North Carolina baseball play-ers, from high school standouts to major league stars. See and touch reproduction baseball items, play an early version of the game, and make a baseball craft to take home. History à la Carte: History and Memory: Oakwood Cemetery Wednesday, Oct. 8, 12: 10 p. m.- 1 p. m. Bring your lunch; beverages provided. Founded in 1869, Historic Oak-wood Cemetery provides a final resting place for many area citizens, including prominent city, state, and national leaders. Learn about Raleigh’s history and families through their stories during this talk by Bruce Miller of Friends of Historic Oakwood Cemetery. Music of the Carolinas: Suzanne and Jim: Ballot Box Ballots Sunday, Oct. 12, 3 p. m.- 4 p. m. Get ready for the upcoming election at this rousing program of presi-dential campaign songs dating from the days of North Carolina-born Andrew Jackson ( 1829- 1837) into the 20th century. PineCone co- sponsors the performance. * * * * * * * OLD SALEM www. oldsalem. org ( 888) 653- 7253 Tannenberg Organ Recital Sunday, October 5, 3 p. m. Join us for the special recital program featuring Jannet Fishell, chair of the keyboard department at ECU, as organist. The recital will take place in Gray Auditorium in the Visitor Center. Tickets: $ 8. Harvest Day: A- Peeling Apples Saturday, Oct. 18 Join us for an entertaining look at apples. Enjoy hands- on activities, talks on heir-loom apples, and demonstrations with the cider mill. An All-in- One ticket is required. Halloween Organ Recital October 22, noon Come for this recital in the Visitor Center. Free. Saturday Seminars: Piedmont North Carolina Furniture Saturday, September 13 Join us as June Lucas speaks about furniture produced in North Carolina in the 18th and 19th century. Pre- registration is recom-mended. Saturday Seminars: Piedmont North Carolina Earthenware Saturday, November 1 Learn about the master potters in Salem and North Carolina as we discuss 18th and 19th century ceramics. Pre- registration is recommended. Moravian Christmas Crafts for All Thursday, Nov. 13, 6 p. m. Join us and learn how to make Moravian Christmas decorations including candles and ornaments. $ 20 per adult, $ 16 for Friends. * * * * * * * PITT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ( Winterville) www. pittcountyhistoricalsociety. com Open House Saturday, Oct. 11 Come to the Historic Red Banks Primitive Baptist Church in Greenville to learn more about the historical society. Time to be determined; please visit the web site for more information. Ghost Walk Friday, Oct. 17 Enjoy a ghost walk in Cherry Hill Cemetery in Greenville. Time to be determined; please visit the web site for more information. * * * * * * * PRESERVATION DURHAM ( Durham) www. preservationdurham. org ( 919) 682- 3036 Weekly Walking Tours 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturdays, October- November Enjoy free guided walking tours through Durham’s history on most Saturdays this fall. On second Saturdays, tours focus on Durham’s tobacco heritage and feature oral histories, photographs, and stories of life in the factories and in the home for workers who supplied tobacco products known through-out the world. On third Saturdays, tours focus on Durham’s civil rights legacy; this tour features the contributions of ordinary Durham residents to the struggle for equality as well as the work of local leaders like Floyd McKissick and national figures like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who brought America’s attention to the campaign for civil rights in the Bull City. On fourth Saturdays, take a tour of Durham’s architec- VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 20 Federation Bulletin CALENDAR OF EVENTS ture and urban landscape as you learn how the city has grown and changed from an industrial center to the City of Medicine. No reservations are required for these tours; simply meet your guide at 10 a. m. at Preservation Durham’s sign at the Durham Farmers Market in Central Park, on Foster Street just north of downtown. The tours take approxi-mately 1 to 2 hours and return to the Farmers Market. Tours can also be arranged at other times by appointment. * * * * * * * PRESERVATION GREENSBORO/ BLANDWOOD ( Greensboro) www. blandwood. org ( 336) 272- 5003 Bluegrass at Blandwood Sundays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2 p. m.- 5 p. m. Join us every Sunday in September as we cele-brate Bluegrass at Bland-wood. Bring your chair or your blanket and sit on the shady backyard as you listen to bluegrass music and enjoy southern delica-cies such as Stamey’s BBQ, Natty Greene’s beer, and Cheerwine! Ghost Stories at Blandwood October 18 and 25, 2008. 7 p. m. Local storyteller Cynthia Moore Brown treats families to ghostly tales of spine- tingling spookiness in Blandwood’s front parlor. This is one of the rare opportunities to enjoy the mansion’s interior at night. Space is limited. Doors open at 6: 45 pm. Seating is on the floor and first come is first served. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Stories are school age appropriate. Admission charged. THE PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF CHAPEL HILL ( Chapel Hill) www. chapelhillpreservation. com ( 919) 942- 7818 Lunchbox Lectures Wednesdays, Sept. 24 and Oct. 22, and Friday, Nov. 21, noon Bring your lunch, sit in the historic dining room of the Horace Williams House, and listen to informative and entertaining discussions led by staff and local experts on a variety of subjects. On September 24, tribal historian Forest Hazel will discuss “ Orange County’s Native Americans: The Occa-neechi.” October 22 Tim McMillian will discuss “ Black and Blue: African- Americans and the UNC Campus.” On November 20, Stephen Moore will talk about “ The Right to Bear Arms: The History of Heraldry and How to Acquire a Personal Coat of Arms.” Space is limited; please call to reserve your seat by noon of the day before the event. Suggested donation: $ 5. Restless Souls: A Modern Victo-rian Séance Friday- Saturday, Oct. 24- 25, 9 p. m. Enjoy this theatrical event with visits from ghosts of local historical crimes. Limited seating available. Tickets: $ 30. * * * * * * * ROANOKE ISLAND FESTIVAL PARK ( Manteo) www. roanokeisland. com ( 252) 475- 1500 ( For a complete view of programs, visit www. roanakeisland. com; for a complete view of programs offered at the Maritime Museum on Roa-noke Island, visit obxmaritime. org.) Simple Rigging Sept. 18, 10 a. m.- noon. Come to the Roanoke Island Mari-time Museum and learn basic rigging techniques. Cost: $ 30 members, $ 40 non- members. Class limit is 10. Call ( 252) 475- 1750 for more information. Build a Boat in a Day September 25, 9 a. m.- 5 p. m. Work in a team to build an 8- foot plywood boat using the stitch and glue method. Workshop cost includes all materials and finished boat at end of the day. Cost: $ 275 members, $ 300 non- members. Minimum age is 8 years old with adult. Call ( 252) 475- 1750 for more information. The Ravel Trio September 28, 4 p. m. Come to the Art Gallery to enjoy chamber music by the Ravel Trio. The price of admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. Elizabethan Tymes Oct. 11 and 12, 10 a. m.- 5 p. m. The Guilde of St. Andrew will take the lead in bringing Elizabe-than England to life. The admis-sion price to the Faire is included in Roanoke Island Festival Park’s general admission ticket and is good for both days of the event. For more information, call ( 252) 475- 1500. Chris Norman Ensemble October 26, 4 pm Hailed as one of the finest flute players of our time, Chris Norman has brought the wooden flute to the forefront as an alternative voice to the modern orchestral instrument. He has forged a syn-thesis of traditional and classical styles that has been embraced by audiences, scholars, and critics. The price of admission is included in the general admission ticket price to the Park. VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 21 Federation Bulletin CALENDAR OF EVENTS THE WHALEHEAD CLUB ( Corolla) www. whaleheadclub. com ( 252) 453- 9040 Haunted Corolla Village Friday- Saturday, Oct. 24- 25, 6: 30 p. m.- 9 p. m. Currituck Heritage Park will be haunted for two days. Come and join us for a ghoulishly good time! If you dare to explore the spooky park grounds, you may unravel the clues and discover the hidden treasure that was mysteriously buried many years ago. For the more faint- at- heart, a Haunted Hayride through Historical Corolla Village awaits: Take a slow trot on the hay cart through the village listening to ghostly stories of yester- year. Meet at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Educa-tion to buy your tickets: $ 6.00 per person ( one ticket covers both the hayride and the treasure hunt). Grab an eerie treat at the Bake Sale. Please remember to bring your own flashlight! For more information, call ( 252) 453- 0221. Black Friday Porch Sale Friday, Nov. 28, 9 a. m.- 5 p. m. Do you have a holiday gift list of family and friends who are hard to buy for because they have every-thing? Then come to the Black Friday Porch Sale where you can purchase a variety of gifts and take advantage of the once- a- year discount on the Whalehead Club’s Copper Collection. Enjoy music, apple cider and home- baked treats while you shop. Plus you can be the first to see this holiday season’s decorations in the Whale-head Club inspired by Mr. Knight’s etchings from the 1920s. * * * * * * * WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AIR MUSEUM ( Hendersonville) www. wncairmuseum. com Monthly Meetings Thursdays, Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, 5: 30 p. m. The public is welcome to attend these monthly meetings that are held in the air museum hangar. Enjoy a social hour and an all- you-can- eat, hot- off- grill hamburger and hot dog dinner. Cost: $ 5 per person. VOLUME 28, NO. 3 PAGE 22 EXHIBITS CALDWELL HERITAGE MUSEUM ( Lenoir) www. caldwellheritagemuseum. org ( 828) 758- 4004 Swing Your Partner July- September 2008 Enjoy this collection of square dance memorabilia. Cast Your Vote Oct.- Nov. 2008 Just in time for election season, this exhibit features political campaign buttons from years gone by. Away in a Manger December 2008 This collection of nativity scenes will help get you in the Christmas spirit. * * * * * * * CAPE FEAR MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND SCIENCE ( Wilmington) www. capefearmuseum. com ( 910) 798- 4350 Cape Fear Volunteers Opening Nov. 6, 2008 Highlighting the century of service offered by the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross, this exhibit will include artifacts and photos to tell the story of the chapter, from its inception by a group of dedicated women in 1908, through two World Wars, and into the 21st century. The exhibit will focus on the role women played in establishing the culture of volunteerism that exists in the Lower Cape Fear region and will encourage visitors to reflect upon the importance of voluntary service in their commu-nity. DUKE HOMESTEAD STATE HISTORIC SITE ( Durham) www. dukehomestead. nchistoric sites. org, ( 919) 477- 5498 “ Anyone in Need of an Ashtray?” Come see a variety of unique smoking stands, made by home hobbyists between 1920 and 1955. * * * * * * * HIGH POINT MUSEUM www. highpointmuseum. org ( 336) 883- 3022 Growing Seasons: An American Farm Family at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century Sept. 23, 2008 – Jan. 25, 2009 This educational exhibit depicts a slice of American history and showcases a year in the life of a rural farm family through casein paintings, pen- and- ink vignettes, and artifacts. This exhibit offers visitors the opportunity to learn what life was before electricity and indoor plumbing and when everything was powered by hand. * * * * * * * LEVINE MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTH ( Charlotte) www. museumofthenewsouth. org ( 704) 333- 1887 Corapeake July 10- Dec. 28, 2008 In 1995, multi- media artist Kendall Messick took a trip with his best friend to the town of Corapeake. A small crossroads community located just inside the North Carolina line from Virginia and along the edge of the Great Dismal Swamp, the town is geographically, economi-cally and socially isolated, not unlike many parts of rural America. Messick’s original intent was to simply photograph his friend’s aging relatives. But after spending time in the town and with the people, Messick realized there were stories to preserve and share, stories that were both “ unique and fundamentally representative of small town life all over the South.” The result of Messick’s seven- year endeavor: an inspiring documen-tary film and powerful exhibit that presents the rich cultural and personal history of Corapeake. The exhibit features his photographs and the stories of the African- American people living in Corapeake. Visitors will get to know the people and the commu-nity of Corapeake, and be prompted to reflect on their own cultural experiences and traditions. As part of the exhibit, the documentary film will be continuously shown in the gallery. * * * * * * * NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM ( Beaufort) www. maritime. org ( 252) 728- 7317 Knights of the Black Flag Through Dec. 28, 2008 Learn about infamous pirates, such as Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, Jack Rackman, and Stede Bonnet, in this exhibit on rogues who plied the waters along the East Coast and the Caribbean during the golden age of piracy. Learn about the life of a pirate, the golden age of piracy, and modern- day piracy through life-sized replicas of pirates dressed in period clothing. See replica cannons and period weapons, including VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 23 In- State Exhibits EXHIBITS flintlock pistols, swords and muskets. The exhibit will also feature paintings of pirate scenes by Don Maitz. Our Sunken History: Archaeo-logical Treasures From North Carolina Shipwrecks Tuesdays at 2 p. m. and Thursdays at 10 a. m. Tour the Repository at Gallants Channel. See a diorama of the Queen Anne’s Revenge shipwreck and artifacts from Civil War blockade- runners, gunboats, and rams. Tickets are $ 5 for adults, $ 2 for children. Reservations must be made by noon the day before your visit. Please call to schedule groups. * * * * * * * NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF HISTORY ( Raleigh) www. ncmuseumofhistory. org ( 919) 807- 7900 Museum Sleuths: Whatchamacallits and Thingamajigs Opens Monday, Sept. 22 This small exhibit features an interactive look at unique and unusual objects from the collection, with information on how the mysteries behind artifacts are uncovered. The exhibit will be located in the museum lobby. Elected to Serve: North Caro-lina’s Governors Opens Saturday, Oct. 25 Explore how governors have helped shape our state and contributed to areas such as agriculture, industry, and education while defining their roles as leaders. See a variety of artifacts, portraits and photographs VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 24 This is a selection of some of out-of- state exhibits that may interest Federation members. We welcome your suggestions as well. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY ( Washington, D. C.) Reopening November 21 The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will open its doors to the public Friday, November 21, providing a new look at the almost 200- year- old Star- Spangled Banner and a rare chance to see the White House copy of President Lincoln’s Gettys-burg Address. The reopening will mark the completion of a two-year, $ 85 million renovation of the building’s center core. Visitors will enter a five- story sky- lit atrium, surrounded by artifact displays filled with more than 400 objects showcasing the breadth and depth of the Museum’s collection. The state- of- the- art Star- Spangled Banner gallery is adjacent to the atrium and forms a centerpiece of the Museum. Visitors will also get a rare chance to see the White House copy of President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, which will be on view in the Museum through January 4, 2009. Throughout its reopening year, the museum will present new exhib-its and programs, with one high-light being the 8,000- square- foot exhibition, “ On the Water: Stories Out- of- State Exhibits from Maritime America,” which opens in spring 2009. The Susan and Elihu Rose Gallery, also opening in 2009, will feature changing exhibitions. Programming will take center stage with visitors able to encounter historic charac-ters every weekend and on federal holidays as well as tours, theater, and popular song programs. A list of 2008- 2009 exhibitions and programs will be available in October. In- State Exhibits associated with the lives and times of our state’s leaders. Other exhibit topics include inaugural traditions, the contributions of first ladies, and the history of voting in North Carolina. * * * * * * * PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF CHAPEL HILL ( Chapel Hill) www. chapelhillpreservation. com ( 919) 942- 7818 Woodcuts by Merrill Shatzman September 21- October 12 Photographs by Ellen Giam-portone October 19- November 16 Tapestries by Guest Artist Silvia Heyden November 23- December 21 WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 25 Workshops In- State FEDERATION OF NORTH CARO-LINA HISTORICAL SOCIETIES Hands- on History: Object-based Learning and Craft Activities Saturday, November 8, 9: 30 a. m.- 11: 30 a. m. Come to this hands- on workshop and discover how to engage your visitors through activities based on the artifacts in your collection. Adults and children alike are intrigued by the “ real stuff” of history, the artifacts that tell stories about life in the past. Object- based learning builds on that interest by giving people the tools to investigate an artifact and find how it connects to themselves as well as the larger world. Nancy Pennington, an associate curator for programming at the North Carolina Museum of History, will offer an introduction to object-based learning. She will show how the Museum uses on- site gallery carts, summer camps, and distance-learning courses to capture visitor interest and increase visitor learn-ing. She will also demonstrate a variety of craft activities that visi-tors can participate in and take home. Workshop participants will have a chance to try their hand at some of the Museum’s hands- on activities as well as a chance to brainstorm about how to use activities at their own museums or sites. Cost: $ 10 per person. Registration information will be mailed in a separate brochure and will also be made available at www. fnchs. org under the Services page. NORTH CAROLINA PRESERVATION CONSORTIUM Film Preservation Workshop Friday, Sept. 19, 9: 30 a. m.- 4: 30 p. m. Come to the William Madison Randall Library at UNC- Wilmington and learn basic skills to identify, assess, preserve, and provide access to motion picture film. Topics will include: identification of various film elements, gauges, and stocks; assessment of film decay and dam-age; proper handling and storage practices; preservation priorities and potential funding sources; and possibilities for access and exhibi-tion. The instructors will combine visual examples, hands- on instruc-tion, and discussion to highlight each topic and special emphasis will be placed on institutions working with limited budgets. The workshop will also briefly review copyright issues, film preserva-tion in the digital age, recommended vendors, and resources for further education. This is an introductory workshop for those who have had little to no film handling experience. Participants will leave with the skills needed to identify, assess, preserve, and provide access to film materials and the confidence required to integrate motion pic-ture film into outreach and collec-tion development initiatives. Cost: $ 30 for NCPC members, $ 60 for non- members. Registration forms are available under “ Events” at www. ncpreservation. org. Disaster Planning for Heritage Collections Sept. 26, Oct. 14, Oct. 24 Cultural collections face a variety of threats from natural disasters; from facility breakdowns such as broken water pipes and leaking roofs; and even from vandalism and terrorism. This workshop addresses establishing disaster teams; identifying risks; prioritiz-ing collections; emergency response; damage assessment; salvage methods; and more. The Septem-ber 26 workshop will be offered the Outer Banks History Center in Manteo; the October 14 work-shop will be held at UNC- Charlotte; and the October 24 workshop will be held at UNC- Asheville. Cost: $ 15. For more information, visit www. ncpreservation. org/ Disaster_ Workshops_ 2008. doc Cultural Respect in Preserva-tion and Conservation Thursday, November 20, 8: 30 a. m.– 4: 30 p. m. Come to the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education in Chapel Hill and join other personnel from libraries, museums, archives, and historic sites to learn about issues of cultural respect. Objects of mate-rial culture often hold intangible values for the community of origin. Do collection institution leaders honor these values with policies of respect and community collabo-ration? Some artifacts may not be intended for use or view by the public. Do collection institution caretakers place restrictions on access and exhibition? Some communities may wish to use artifacts in traditional ceremonies and rituals. Do collection institution stewards approve such requests? Some communities believe their cultural objects should deterio-rate naturally. Do preservation and conservation professionals WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 26 Workshops ( continued) permit this to happen? Cost: $ 60 for employees of NCPC member institutions and individual NCPC members, $ 75 for non- members. Please register before November 1. A registration form is available at www. ncpreservation. org under “ Events.” Online AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY Board Development 101 Nov. 3- Dec. 5, 2008 Learn the characteristics of a good board and good board members, including day- to- day management and legal, ethical, and financial responsibilities. Methods and techniques for training, engaging, and rewarding board members for their service will also be discussed. Registration opens one month prior to workshop dates. It will take approximately 5 to 10 hours to complete this workshop. Cost: $ 85 members, $ 95 non-members. Visit www. aaslh. org/ workshop. htm to register. NONPROFIT RISK MANAGEMENT CENTER Selecting the Best Employees for the Job: The Screening Process in a Nutshell September 3, 2 p. m.– 3 p. m. Screening is critical to the selec-tion process, but too often short-cuts are taken or basic steps over-looked that can make the differ-ence between a great hire and a future lawsuit. This Webinar will review the basics and delve into the details of effective screening procedures to help your nonprofit be confident that you are doing your best to hire good staff. This workshop is designed to help you determine whether your organization’s current selection methods for staff and volunteer positions take advantage of avail-able methods of screening and background checking; identify which paid and volunteer positions responsibly require which types of screening methods; identify which federal and state laws impact the use of various types of background checks; and learn about available tools to help your organization with its selection and screening process. Cost: $ 59. Managing Fundraising Risks November 5, 2 p. m.- 3 p. m. Attend this Webinar to refresh yourself about regulatory require-ments that govern registration, solicitation language and disclo-sure in various states as well as fundraising on the Internet, and learn more about specific challenges that emerge when nonprofits hired professional fund raisers, partner with other organizations to raise funds, and solicit gifts for annual, capital and endowment campaigns. Cost: $ 59. To register for these workshops or to see a complete list of work-shops, visit http:// nonprofitrisk. org/ training/ webinars/ webinars-descrp. shtml# 070208 Out of State AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY Digitizing Audio Collections Tuesday- Thursday, October 22- 24 Workshop participants will be introduced to the range of issues associated with converting analog recordings ( particularly oral history collections) into digital audio. You will review CDP Digital Audio Best Practices and current audio metadata standards. Participants will discuss audio recording, file formats, storage, playback, and delivery. The workshop will be held at the Metro Davidson County Archives in Nashville, Tennessee. Cost: $ 200 members/ $ 250 nonmembers. Please visit www. aaslh. org/ workshop. htm to register. SOUTHEASTERN MUSEUMS CONFERENCE Jekyll Island Management Institute Jan. 20- Jan. 27, 2009 This 8- day training program in Jekyll Island, Georgia, was designed to help museum administrators learn current methods in the field and build networks with other museum professionals. JIMI offers opportunities for participants to learn management skills through presentations, small group discus-sions, projects, and participatory exercises. Topics to be covered include volunteer management, collections management, public relations, developing exhibits, and more. Cost: $ 600 for SEMC members, $ 650 for non- members. Applicants should have at least two years of full- time museum experience. Applications are due by Oct. 10, 2008. Visit www. semc_ direct. net and look under “ Education and Programs” to download the application form or contact Nichole Alexander at SEMC Central Office at ( 404) 378- 3153 for more information. WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 27 Conferences In- State OLD SALEM/ MUSEUM OF EARLY SOUTHERN DECORATIVE ARTS New Findings in Southern Decorative Arts and Material Culture Thursday- Saturday, Oct. 9- 11 Join scholars of American studies, decorative arts, folk life, historic preservation, and more as they discuss the latest findings on Southern decorative arts and material culture from 1600 to 1850. For more information, contact Martha Ashley at ( 336) 721- 7360. PRESERVATION NORTH CAROLINA Annual Meeting Thursday- Saturday, Oct. 9- 11 Come to Winston- Salem for this annual meeting and learn more about being a historic home owner; reusing industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings; protect-ing older neighborhoods; and appreciating the state’s built heri-tage. Sessions will cover a variety of topics, such as tax credits; infill in historic districts; new solutions for house museums; architectural history; and more. The conference will also feature a keynote address on why historic preservation matters; a showing of the new film, Moving Midway, about moving a former plantation home in Wake County; and tours of historic dis-tricts. Cost: $ 195 for full registra-tion. with lower costs for individ-ual activities. Visit www. presnc. org for more information and to register, or call ( 919) 832- 3652. Out- of- State AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY Annual Meeting Tuesday- Friday, Sept. 9- 12 Join more than 800 history profes-sionals from across the country in Rochester, New York, for this annual meeting, which will feature dozens of history- related workshops. Cost: $ 300 members, $ 400 non-members. For more information, visit www. aaslh. org. COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG Oxen in the Old and New World Thursday- Saturday, Oct. 30- Nov. 1 Relied upon for strength and intelli-gence, as well as serving as a food source, oxen have been invaluable to mankind through the centuries. Oxen remained the main beasts of burden until late in the 19th century when horses and mules replaced them. Join us for this symposium to learn how oxen have been used over time and to explore the practical aspects of their use today. The program will include lectures, demonstrations, and panel discussions featuring oxen experts from around the world. Registration: $ 195 per person. The Many- Layered Meanings of Costume Friday- Sunday, October 31- Nov. 2 This annual symposium of the Southeastern Region of the Costume Society of America will feature juried paper presentations and exhibits; behind- the- scenes tours of host facilities; new Preserving Our Past workshops; an All Hallows’ Eve costume dinner, and more. Metalworking for Revolution: Equipping the American Army Sunday- Wednesday, Nov. 16- 19 Designed for metalworkers and others who want to broaden their understanding of 18th- century metalworking and its products, this program explores the role of blacksmiths, founders, silver-smiths, gunsmiths, tinsmiths, and toolmakers in supplying the equipment needed to fight the American Revolution. It will focus on materials, technologies, and skills. Participants’ comments and questions are welcomed throughout, and speakers will be available during morning breaks and afternoon demonstration. Registration: $ 295 per person. Visit www. history. org/ history/ institute/ institute_ about. cfm for more information about these workshops. NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER ( Cincinnati) Lincoln’s Era: The Role of Religion in the Underground Railroad Thursday- Saturday, Nov. 6- 9 Focusing on the role of churches and people of faith working against the institution of slavery in the 1800s, this conference will feature talks by prominent theo-logians and scholars; bus tours of historic faith sites on the Under-ground Railroad; genealogy assis-tance; panel discussions; reenact-ments of worship services of the era; and a musical performance of spirituals. Registration: $ 125 for the entire conference, with an extra fee for the bus trip. Tickets are also available for individual events. For more information, contact Ernest Britton at ( 513) 333- 7511 or ebritton@ freedom center. org. WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 28 Federation Workshop Highlights: Collections Care ( Part Two) P art One of the article on the Federation’s recent spring workshops focused on protecting artifacts from deterioration by providing proper storage and display conditions. This article will focus on other aspects of collections care such as cleaning textiles; polishing metals; flattening folded documents; and safely handling artifacts. Please note that the article cannot serve as a replacement for attending the workshop; instead, it attempts to summarize the main points. Cleaning Artifacts Ms. Rowe noted that the goal of conservation should be to stabilize an artifact, not to restore it to its original state. Signs of wear and tear reflect the use of an artifact over time and are part of its story. However, there are times when you would like to clean an artifact; for those times, Ms. Rowe offered some general guidelines. Cleaning Textiles Ms. Rowe strongly discouraged taking any textiles to a dry cleaner. As an example of the dangers of having items dry cleaned, she described what happened when she took a 1920’ s dress to the cleaners— the dress was returned without its Bakelite buttons. The buttons had apparently dissolved during the cleaning process. Ms. Rowe also discouraged putting any textiles in a washer and dryer. The agitation of the washer and the high heat produced by the dryer can damage old, brittle textiles. In general, Ms. Rowe recommended that you not wash fragile textiles such as silks because the fabric could disintegrate. It may be safe to rinse white linen or cotton items if there are no tears or rips, the stitches are sound, and there is no fraying or rough edges. Ms. Rowe noted that she does occasionally wash white underwear items such as linen or cotton che-mises and petticoats. To wash these items, you would fill a clean large sink or bathtub with lukewarm water and dribble in a little Orvus Textile WA Paste, which is a low-sudsing cleaner sold by Gaylord. Submerge the fabric in the water using a gentle up and down motion, being sure not to wring or twist. After letting the fabric soak for a half- hour to an hour, you would check it to see how much dirt has come out. To do this, pull the fab-ric toward you in the sink, and let the water drain away. Fill up the sink again, add more Orvus Paste, soak for another 30 minutes to an hour, and then drain. Continue this process until the water rinses out clear. You would then lay the fabric on a series of towels, roll the towels into a tube and squeeze. The textile can then be draped over parallel vinyl- or plastic-covered clotheslines to allow for air circulation. Do not use clothespins or an outdoor clothes-line. The Cape Fear Museum has parallel clotheslines installed indoors just for this purpose. If you are unable to set up a simi-lar configuration, lay the textile flat on clean towels to dry. After a day, you may have to turn the textile over to allow for air circu-lation. It’s best not to use a wooden drying rack unless you protect the fabric from the wood with a towel. Ms. Rowe noted that she generally does not wash colored textiles. Colored fabrics must first be tested to make sure they are color fast— in other words, to make sure the color won’t wash out. It would be best to consult with a professional conservator about washing colored fabrics. Likewise, Ms. Rowe stated that if you are at all hesitant about wet cleaning an item, then don’t wash it. Call a professional textile con-servator for their advice. Other ways to clean textiles include brushing wool items using a clothes brush and vacuuming up surface dust and dirt through a By Laura Ketcham, Editor of the Federation Bulletin Ms. Rowe noted that the goal of conservation should be to stabilize an artifact, not restore it to its original state. Signs of wear and tear reflect the use of an artifact over time and are part of its story. However, there are occasions when you would like to clean an artifact; for those times, Ms. Rowe offered some general guidelines. WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 29 Federation Workshop Highlights: Collections Care ( continued) screen. To make a screen, simply buy a fiberglass screen from a store such as Home Depot; cut it to the size you want; cover the cut edges with twill tape such as the kind sold by Jo Ann Fabrics; and place the screen over the textile. You would then take the hose extension from a vacuum cleaner with a brush ending and vacuum with that extension, using an up- and- down motion to eliminate suction drag. Please note that cleaning textiles by surface vacuuming is acceptable only for textiles that are sturdy and in good condition. You do not want to vacuum a textile that is powdering, splitting, or fragment-ing or that has loose threads or broken seams. Ms. Rowe strongly suggested that you consult with a professional conservator if you have any concerns about cleaning an artifact. Cleaning Metals Many people assume that tarnish on a metal artifact is harmful. But Ms. Rowe noted that tarnish on a metal actually provides protection, and she cautioned that polishing is an abrasive process that removes parts of the metal. She said she polishes metal artifacts only when they are about to go on display. Otherwise, if an artifact is in storage and is tarnished, she simply covers it with silver cloth to prevent further tarnishing. To polish an artifact before putting it on display, Ms. Rowe recommends using a low- grit polisher such as Rubin- Brite or Pre- lim, which is sold by Gaylord. Following the directions on the container, work the substance on and wipe it off, repeating the process until the item is polished. When the item is clean, you would coat it with Renaissance Wax, which is also sold by Gaylord; let it dry; and then buff. The wax will help protect the item from tarnishing for about a year. When storing polished items, cover them in silver cloth, which is available from stores such as Hancock Fabric. You can even sew your own bags of silver cloth to customize them for particu-lar objects. Ms. Rowe said that bags are ideal for trophies. To clean wrought iron before putting it on display, you could carefully brush it with a soft- bristle brush. However, if there is any rust, call in a professional conservator to stop further damage. Flattening Paper Documents At the Museum of the Cape Fear, staff members often flatten folded documents before storing them to avoid the risk of documents crack-ing along the folded line. Documents can be flattened by putting them in a humidity cham-ber. Ms. Rowe stated that you can create your own chamber using a large sink or bath tub. She then described the process that she has used to flatten documents. Using PVC pipe, Cape Fear staff created a framework to suspend fiberglass screening in a sink. They cut the screening to size and lashed it to the pipe frame, with the pipe legs holding the screen and its frame about midway in the sink or tub. When Ms. Rowe wants to flatten a document, she places dish tubs containing about 1 inch of water underneath the screening. She then places the document on the screen, which is suspended over the tub of water. A heavy piece of Plexiglass is placed over the top of the sink as a lid to keep the moisture in. Ms. Rowe stated that if you do not have Plexiglass, you could try draping heavy plastic over the sink or tub, like a tent— anything to keep in the moisture. After 24 hours, when the moisture has had a chance to relax any folds or creases in the paper, Ms. Rowe checks the document; removes it, and places it between layers of blotter paper, being sure to smooth out any folds or creases. Over the blotter paper she puts another piece of heavy Plexiglas as a uniform weight, which helps dry and flatten the document at the same time. Once the document is flattened and dry, Ms. Rowe sprays it with deacidification spray from Gaylord and then encapsulates the item in a Mylar pocket, as described in Part One of this article. Pictures from Ms. Rowe’s presen-tation showing the process of flat-tening documents will be available on the “ News” page of the Federa-tion’s web site at www. fnchs. org/ fund/ news. htm; look under the “ Workshops” heading. Handling Artifacts One aspect of collections care that is often overlooked is how to handle artifacts. Ms. Rowe noted that the oils in one’s hands can damage sensitive materials; the oils can even etch into metal. Ms. Rowe recommended using cotton or latex WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 30 Federation Workshop Highlights: Collections Care ( continued) gloves when handling sensitive items such as furniture, textiles, wooden objects, and metals. In general, it is not necessary to wear gloves when handling glass and ceramic items, because these items are almost impervious to the oils on hands. If you do choose to wear gloves when handling those items, be sure to wear plastic latex gloves, which provide a better grip on an object. Avoid wearing cotton gloves, which can be slick and can result in an artifact slipping through your fingers. Ms. Rowe noted that she usually does not wear gloves when handling paper items, even though paper is affected by the oils in one’s hands. She avoids wearing gloves because they hinder her ability to feel when she is about to tear or chip brittle edges. If you do not wear gloves when handling paper, be sure to wash and dry your hands before touching each artifact. If you do want to wear gloves when handling paper items, Ms. Rowe recommended wearing latex gloves, which can give you a better “ feel” for the paper. Ms. Rowe also mentioned some general guidelines on picking up artifacts. To avoid putting stress on weak parts of an object, she recommended that you lift an object using its strongest part. For example, instead of picking up a teapot or cup by its handle, which could break, you would lift it by holding its body. Likewise, instead of picking up a side chair by its arms, you would lift it by the seat. Your goal is to safely support the artifact’s weight without putting undue stress on it. Some Final Notes There are many resources available to help you care for your collections. Part One of this article mentioned several web sites and books that can be useful. Another resource Ms. Rowe recommended is the Canadian Conservation Institute. This institute publishes useful technical bulletins, CCI Notes, newsletters, and more. The news-letter is free, as is a database by which one can search a portion of the many articles the institute has written on collections care. Ms. Rowe highly recommended the CCI Notes, which can be purchased individually or as a set. The institute offers 105 notes covering the care of textiles, metals, paper, paintings, books, and more. To learn more about CCI, you can visit the web site www. cci- icc. gc. ca or write to the institute at 1030 Innes Road, Ottawa ON K1A 0M5, Canada Ms. Rowe also recommended the American Institute of Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works, which publishes a directory of conservators. This organization also offers free online brochures on caring for objects; a free online guide to selecting a conservator; and an online form through which one can request information about conservators in your area. To learn more, visit http:// aic. stanford. edu/ about/ index. html. Finally, Ms. Rowe recommended applying to Heritage Preservation’s Conservation Assessment Program to get a conservation assessment of your museum or historic site’s collection, environmental condi-tions, and site. More information about this grant can be found on page 9 of this newsletter. Ms. Rowe is willing to answer questions from Federation members about conservation care. You can reach her by email at browe@ nhc gov. com or by mail at Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, 814 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. Editor’s Note: The Federation’s spring workshops were supported by the Federation and by grant funds from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by North Carolina ECHO and the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. One aspect of collections care that is often over-looked is how to handle artifacts. Ms. Rowe noted that the oils in one’s hands can damage sensitive materials; the oils can even etch into metal. Ms. Rowe recommends using cotton or latex gloves when handling sensitive items such as furniture, textiles, wooden objects, and metals. NEW PUBLICATIONS The CARTERET COUNTY HISTORI-CAL SOCIETY is now selling A Postal History of Carteret County, NC, by Charles Pitt. For more information, call ( 252) 247- 7533 or visit www. thehistoryplace. org. The GREENSBORO HISTORICAL MUSEUM is now selling The Beat Goes On, by retired reporter Jim Schlosser. The book, which was sponsored by Greensboro’s Bicen-tennial Commission, includes 100 columns from the more than 1,500 that Schlosser wrote between 1968 and 2007. Stories range from the offbeat to the historically signifi-cant and include such topics as civil rights, the 1918 flu epidemic, the history of street cars, the architect Harry Barton, the writer O. Henry, military veterans, and more. Cost: $ 25. For more informa-tion or to order, call ( 336) 373- 2043. The HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS SECTION of the Office of Archives and History announces three new publications: The new, sixteenth volume in the award- winning North Carolina Troops, 1861– 1865: A Roster series, edited by Matthew M. Brown and Michael W. Coffey, is devoted to a single military unit— Thomas’s Legion. Created by William Holland Thomas in 1862, the legion is unusual because it contained several companies of Cherokee. The unit fought in the mountains of western North Caro-lina and eastern Tennessee and in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. The volume begins with an authori-tative 246- page history of Thomas’s Legion and is followed by a complete roster and service records of all who served in the legion. A thorough index concludes the volume. This hardbound book sells for $ 63.38, which includes tax and shipping. Worthy of Record: The Civil War and Reconstruction Diaries of Columbus Lafayette Turner, edited by Kenrick N. Simpson, records the unique experiences of a nineteenth- century Iredell County native. Columbus Lafay-ette Turner ( 1842– 1918) was twice captured by Union forces during the Civil War and served as a prisoner of war in two Fed-eral prisons ( Fort Delaware and Johnson’s Island). In his Civil War diary, Turner records in great detail his experiences as a prisoner of war. In 1872 he was elected to represent Iredell County in the General Assembly for 1872– 1874. At this time Reconstruction was coming to an end, and North Carolinians were seeking to define the direc-tion of their government. Turner’s legislative diary covers a brief period in January and February 1874 but is significant in its detailed recording of the daily experiences of a legislator in Raleigh. Worthy of Record includes well-researched introductions that set the historical context of the diaries, exhaustive annotated endnotes, and more. Please note that this first edition is limited to 750 hand- numbered, hardbound cop-ies. The publication costs $ 34.69, which includes tax and shipping. Randolph County: A Brief History, by L. Barron Mills, Jr., is the newest addition to Historical Publications’ popular county history series. This concise volume traces the history of Randolph County from its pre- colonial Native Ameri-can habitation through European settlement in the eighteenth century, growing industrialization in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and its establishment as a national tourist destination in the twenty-first century. Topics discussed include the importance of Randolph County’s natural resources, espe-cially waterways, in its industrial development from gristmills and sawmills to textile and furniture manufacturing plants; the social and ideological influence of the county’s large Quaker community; and the two- hundred- year- old folk pottery tradition in the Seagrove area. Randolph County: A Brief History costs $ 20.81, which includes tax and shipping. The Historical Publications Section also announces the reprinting of two out- of- print titles: North Carolina Headrights: A List of Names, 1663– 1744 ($ 27.22, 312 pages, 2001) and Thomas Day: African American Furniture Maker ($ 18.68, 69 pages, 2005). Order these titles from the Histori-cal Publications Section ( N), Office of Archives and History, 4622 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- 4622. For credit card orders call ( 919) 733- 7442, ext. 0, or ac-cess the Historical Publications Section’s secure online store at http:// nc- historical- publications. stores. yahoo. net The Historical Publications Section offers more than 190 North Caro-lina books, maps, and document facsimiles. For a free 2008 catalog, write to the address above; call ( 919) 733- 7442, ext. 0; or e- mail trudy. rayfield@ ncmail. net. VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 31 NEW PUBLICATIONS VOLUME 28, NO. 3 Federation Bulletin PAGE 32 New Publications from Other Publishers This is a selection of new books by other publishers that may interest Federation members. We welcome your suggestions as well. ALTAMIRA PRESS www. altamirapress. com ( 800) 462- 6420 ( Altamira gives a 15% discount for online orders.) The Green Museum, by Sarah S. Brophy and Eliza-beth Wylie, $ 75 ( hardcover), $ 27.95 ( paperback) According to AltaMira’s web site, The Green Museum offers “ a complete handbook to guide museum staff in incorporating green design into new construction and day- to- day operations. Sustainable practices can save on operating costs and even make museums attractive to new fundraising sources, as Brophy and Wylie show in case studies of museums that have already taken steps to become green. In this easy- to- read book, they demystify the process of going green, includ-ing detailed explanations of, for example, the basics of recycling, options for environmentally friendly exhibit design, and how to conduct energy audits. The Green Museum is full of practical information for museums of any size and a vital resource for every museum that wants to remain relevant in an increasingly green world.” * * * * * * AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS www. aam- us. org, ( 202) 289- 1818 Things Great and Small: Collections Management Policies, by John E. Simmons, $ 32.50 ( member), $ 45 ( non- member) This book addresses how to write a collections policy for any type of museum. Simmons reviews the issues that a collections management policy should address and the pros and cons of choosing one policy over another. * * * * * * JOHN F. BLAIR, PUBLISHER www. blairpub. com ( 800) 222- 9796 Homegrown Handmade: Art Roads and Farm Trails, $ 19.95 ( paperbac |
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