Past Programs
2024 Workshop Series
Deep Dives: An In-Depth Look At Threats to Your Collection
Take a Deep Dive with GHHN as we explore three of the agents of deterioration: pests, water, and theft!
Deep Dive: Security Solutions
September 25, 2024
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Ten Broeck Mansion, Albany
Theft and vandalism of historical objects plague museums nationwide. And yet, many repositories still fail to recognize the vulnerability of their collections to loss. Any museum seeking to provide the best possible security for its collections must implement coordinated policies that address threats for long-term sustainable access to the public. With careful planning, awareness of warning signs, and proactive security solutions, museums can reduce the window of opportunity for collection damage and theft.
This full-day workshop, which will be led by conservator and preservation consultant Donia Conn, is a deep dive into the theft and vandalism of collections. In the morning, participants will learn about: risk awareness; insider theft; facility design and security technology; security of information systems; working with vendors and contractors; research room management and design; developing institutional security policies and procedures; and post-event response. In the afternoon, an activity will allow participants to assess a staged museum space and identify the site's theft risk.
Workshop participants will learn:
Deep Dive: After the Flood
July 31, 2024
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Boscobel House and Gardens, Garrison
What would you do if you were confronted with wet collection materials at your site - either after a flood or storm, or after a fire was put out? Did you know that actions taken within the first few hours of a water emergency play a crucial role in ensuring the long-term survival of complex and fragile materials
Led by conservator and preservation consultant Donia Conn, this full-day workshop will provide participants with a unique hands-on experience in the wet salvage of historical collections (book, paper, and photographic items to textiles, furniture, and ethnographic objects) that happens after a water disaster (a flood or wet collections after the fire department puts out a fire). Participants will learn about salvage priorities and participate in exercises recovering materials commonly found in heritage-keeping institutions. Documentation of sample artifacts used in the course is planned so participants can see how wet materials react to various handling, packing, freezing, and drying processes.
Workshop participants will learn how to:
Deep Dive: Stressed About Pests?
June 6, 2024
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Historical Society of Rockland County, New City
Pests (insects and vertebrates) can do irreversible damage to objects of historic and artistic value. Preventing such damage is an essential element of best practices in collection care and requires the design and implementation of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy and plan.
Rachael Arenstein of A.M Art Conservation and founding member and current Co-Chair of the Integrated Pest Management Working Group will lead this workshop which will introduce participants to multiple aspects of IPM. Topics covered will include policy and procedure; preventing infestation; trapping and monitoring; basic pest identification; and remedial treatment. The workshop is designed for museum staff and volunteers needing to develop basic IPM knowledge or establish or improve an IPM program in their institution.
Workshop participants will learn how to:
Deep Dive: Security Solutions
September 25, 2024
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Ten Broeck Mansion, Albany
Theft and vandalism of historical objects plague museums nationwide. And yet, many repositories still fail to recognize the vulnerability of their collections to loss. Any museum seeking to provide the best possible security for its collections must implement coordinated policies that address threats for long-term sustainable access to the public. With careful planning, awareness of warning signs, and proactive security solutions, museums can reduce the window of opportunity for collection damage and theft.
This full-day workshop, which will be led by conservator and preservation consultant Donia Conn, is a deep dive into the theft and vandalism of collections. In the morning, participants will learn about: risk awareness; insider theft; facility design and security technology; security of information systems; working with vendors and contractors; research room management and design; developing institutional security policies and procedures; and post-event response. In the afternoon, an activity will allow participants to assess a staged museum space and identify the site's theft risk.
Workshop participants will learn:
- Risk awareness including insider theft, facility design, and security technology
- Strategies for preventing theft and vandalism of collections, including how to maintain security while working with vendors and contractors
- How to assess research rooms “blind spots” and the importance of creating an appropriate reading room management plan
- How to develop institutional security policies and create an effective, universally enforced security plan
- How to respond to any breach of security that might occur, including procedures and post-theft response
Deep Dive: After the Flood
July 31, 2024
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Boscobel House and Gardens, Garrison
What would you do if you were confronted with wet collection materials at your site - either after a flood or storm, or after a fire was put out? Did you know that actions taken within the first few hours of a water emergency play a crucial role in ensuring the long-term survival of complex and fragile materials
Led by conservator and preservation consultant Donia Conn, this full-day workshop will provide participants with a unique hands-on experience in the wet salvage of historical collections (book, paper, and photographic items to textiles, furniture, and ethnographic objects) that happens after a water disaster (a flood or wet collections after the fire department puts out a fire). Participants will learn about salvage priorities and participate in exercises recovering materials commonly found in heritage-keeping institutions. Documentation of sample artifacts used in the course is planned so participants can see how wet materials react to various handling, packing, freezing, and drying processes.
Workshop participants will learn how to:
- Prioritize, handle, pack, freeze, thaw, and dry a variety of wet materials, including: ethnographic and archaeological collections, decorative and fine art collections, natural history collections, library and archival collections, photographic collections
- Organize a salvage operation
- Take health and safety precautions to avoid exposure to mold and other hazards
- Locate local, regional, and national resources to assist in disaster recovery
- Select and manage contracts for recovery services, including freeze-drying materials
Deep Dive: Stressed About Pests?
June 6, 2024
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Historical Society of Rockland County, New City
Pests (insects and vertebrates) can do irreversible damage to objects of historic and artistic value. Preventing such damage is an essential element of best practices in collection care and requires the design and implementation of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy and plan.
Rachael Arenstein of A.M Art Conservation and founding member and current Co-Chair of the Integrated Pest Management Working Group will lead this workshop which will introduce participants to multiple aspects of IPM. Topics covered will include policy and procedure; preventing infestation; trapping and monitoring; basic pest identification; and remedial treatment. The workshop is designed for museum staff and volunteers needing to develop basic IPM knowledge or establish or improve an IPM program in their institution.
Workshop participants will learn how to:
- Identify the stakeholders in their institutions who must be involved in setting up a successful IPM program
- Understand which policies and procedures set the groundwork for successful implementation
- Survey a building envelope and collection areas to identify locations vulnerable to entry and infestation
- Determine what kind of traps can be used to monitor collection areas and where they should be placed
- Identify some of the most common museum pests
- Work effectively with a pest management professional
- Understand the range of options for museum-appropriate treatment of pest infestations and what is needed to implement them
2023 Workshop Series:
Stone Strategies: Documentation, Stewardship & Conservation of Historic Cemeteries. This workshop was offered in three locations in the Hudson Valley
This is a full day workshop (9 AM - 4PM) and a light breakfast and lunch are included. Participants should dress comfortably and wear work boots or sneakers - we will be working outside with water and may get dirty. This program will take place rain or shine.
GHHN Members: $45
NonMembers: $55
Historic cemeteries are found in every community, and many are in urgent need of documentation and preservation as residential and business development projects progress through urban, suburban and rural farming communities in the Hudson Valley. These workshops are a hands-on opportunity for citizens, local historians, educators, librarians, genealogists, community groups and historical societies to learn professional and practical steps for stewardship, identification, documentary, and the cleaning and preservation strategies that are necessary to preserve a vanishing heritage.
Presenters:
Joe Ferrannini
Founder, Grave Stone Matters
Priscilla Brendler
Executive Director, GHHN
Kerry Sclafani
Program Director/Archivist, GHHN
Workshop Agenda:
Morning: GHHN Executive Director, Priscilla Brendler and Program Director and Archivist, Kerry Sclafani will provide an overview of historic cemetery stewardship; evolution of cemetery design; and headstone typology and symbolism. The individual workshops will include guest speakers from regional cemeteries to share information on how they provide stewardship, public engagement and preservation of their unique collection. Additionally, the speakers will share information on how they have been able to present educational and fun programs to the public that share the history of their community in a way that entertains visitors and promotes tourism in a sensitive way yet retains the importance of preserving a piece of history. Joe Ferrannini, gravestone conservator, will give a case study showing the transformation of a small overgrown abandoned cemetery to a respectful final resting place for some of the town’s earliest settlers.
Afternoon: Joe Ferrannini will lead a conservation “walk-through” of the burying ground, guiding us in practical methods we can take, as well as those we should avoid, in planning for historic cemetery preservation. Ferrannini will lead hands-on demonstrations of basic preservation practices featuring non-invasive gravestone cleaning techniques. Then participants will roll up their sleeves and under professional supervision, will spend the afternoon practicing non-invasive gravestone cleaning techniques.
This workshop series is generously funded by the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, which was established by Congress in 1996 and is funded through the National Park Service and Department of the Interior. The mission of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area is to recognize, preserve, protect and interpret the nationally significant historic, cultural and natural resources of the Hudson River Valley for the benefit of the Nation. The Hudson River Valley Greenway is the management entity for the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. For more information, visit www.hudsonrivervalley.com.
Stone Strategies: Documentation, Stewardship & Conservation of Historic Cemeteries. This workshop was offered in three locations in the Hudson Valley
- May 3: Oakwood Cemetery, Troy
- June 7: Bedford Historical Society, Bedford
- Sept. 28: Historic Huguenot Street, New Paltz
This is a full day workshop (9 AM - 4PM) and a light breakfast and lunch are included. Participants should dress comfortably and wear work boots or sneakers - we will be working outside with water and may get dirty. This program will take place rain or shine.
GHHN Members: $45
NonMembers: $55
Historic cemeteries are found in every community, and many are in urgent need of documentation and preservation as residential and business development projects progress through urban, suburban and rural farming communities in the Hudson Valley. These workshops are a hands-on opportunity for citizens, local historians, educators, librarians, genealogists, community groups and historical societies to learn professional and practical steps for stewardship, identification, documentary, and the cleaning and preservation strategies that are necessary to preserve a vanishing heritage.
Presenters:
Joe Ferrannini
Founder, Grave Stone Matters
Priscilla Brendler
Executive Director, GHHN
Kerry Sclafani
Program Director/Archivist, GHHN
Workshop Agenda:
Morning: GHHN Executive Director, Priscilla Brendler and Program Director and Archivist, Kerry Sclafani will provide an overview of historic cemetery stewardship; evolution of cemetery design; and headstone typology and symbolism. The individual workshops will include guest speakers from regional cemeteries to share information on how they provide stewardship, public engagement and preservation of their unique collection. Additionally, the speakers will share information on how they have been able to present educational and fun programs to the public that share the history of their community in a way that entertains visitors and promotes tourism in a sensitive way yet retains the importance of preserving a piece of history. Joe Ferrannini, gravestone conservator, will give a case study showing the transformation of a small overgrown abandoned cemetery to a respectful final resting place for some of the town’s earliest settlers.
Afternoon: Joe Ferrannini will lead a conservation “walk-through” of the burying ground, guiding us in practical methods we can take, as well as those we should avoid, in planning for historic cemetery preservation. Ferrannini will lead hands-on demonstrations of basic preservation practices featuring non-invasive gravestone cleaning techniques. Then participants will roll up their sleeves and under professional supervision, will spend the afternoon practicing non-invasive gravestone cleaning techniques.
This workshop series is generously funded by the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, which was established by Congress in 1996 and is funded through the National Park Service and Department of the Interior. The mission of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area is to recognize, preserve, protect and interpret the nationally significant historic, cultural and natural resources of the Hudson River Valley for the benefit of the Nation. The Hudson River Valley Greenway is the management entity for the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. For more information, visit www.hudsonrivervalley.com.
2021 Transformative Tools Practicum
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Transformative Tools: A Practicum in Digital Engagement for Heritage Keepers is a multi- faceted professional development initiative to grow digital capacity among museum professionals, especially those from institutions that often cannot provide such opportunities to their staff. The operative question is no longer whether technology should be used as a medium for visitor engagement, but how digital tools can be leveraged to engage audiences of all ages and enhance learning - both onsite and remotely. To address these needs, Greater Hudson Heritage Network will present training virtually to shine a light on some of the most user-friendly, low-cost and creative tools available today. This comprehensive training curriculum will educate and engage sites with the skills and knowledge needed to produce online digital programming and engagement.
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This series of online classes seeks to demystify the technology behind these digital platforms. Each of the classes will span 6 weeks and be taught in a straightforward, uncomplicated way so that museum staff and volunteers with a wide range of digital knowledge will be able to participate and propel their museum into their digital age. Class series can be taken a la carte, however we recommend participating in both to maximize your digital project's potential. Instructors and GHHN will guide the participants in the process to create and produce either an online exhibition, an online audio tour, a combination of both, or a project inspired by the Spotlight Series - all will be featured in the Digital Showcase and on their own websites.
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Use the button above to register for either of the online classes in the Transformative Tools series. You'll be able to register for one or both classes in the same transaction.
REMINDER! We've updated to Neon CRM, a comprehensive membership management software and online event registration platform. As a result, our online payments options have switched from PayPal to NeonPay, the integrated system for Neon. If you are registering for these workshops, there will be an option for you to pay online through NeonPay, or you can always send a check for your registration - just click on the 'pay later' button. There will also be an opportunity for you to create your own login. This login will enable you to renew and manage your GHHN membership, register for events, make donations, and more. As always, if you have any questions, please let us know! |
Series 1:
Planning and Creating Digital Exhibits with Jennifer Palmentiero, SENYLRC and Heidi Ziemer, WNYLRC Wednesday, March 10 - Wednesday, April 14 Topics covered will include Project Planning, Digitization of Collection Materials and Applications for Digital Assets. In this class, you will gain the know-how and a basic understanding of the tools and processes needed to properly plan out a digitization project, the steps for digitizing collection materials, and how to use digital assets to create online exhibits. As part of this class, each site will build a short online exhibit using one of the sources discussed to feature on their own organization's website. The created exhibit will also be featured in the GHHN Digital Showcase. First two lessons posted March 10 and March 17 - work at your own pace! 4 Live ZOOM meets - 11 AM on Wednesdays - March 24, March 31, April 7 and April 14 Registration Deadline: March 23 GHHN Members: $45/NonMembers: $55 *Registration fee includes a 1 year membership to Omeka Series 2: All About Audio: Digital Recording, Editing, and Creating Audio Tours and Exhibits with Eileen McAdam of Sound and Story Project of the Hudson Valley Wednesday, May 5 - Wednesday, June 9 Topics covered will include Digital Recording, Editing, and Applications for Digital Assets. In this class, you will gain the know-how and a basic understanding of the tools and processes to create digital recordings and learn how to edit those raw recordings into usable digital content. Class participants will select an application for using those digital assets and then will create a final product. First lesson posted online on May 5 - work at your own pace! Live ZOOM meets - 1 PM on Wednesday, May 19 and Wednesday, June 9 Registration Deadline: May 18 GHHN Members: $45/NonMembers: $55 Series 3: Tech Spotlight Sessions - Summer 2021 Series 3: Tech Spotlight Series FREE virtual meetings to shine a light on heritage organizations utilizing technology in a variety of ways. Access the recordings below! Spotlight on....Audio Tours
Wednesday, July 14 Hear from three organizations about their experiences creating audio tours: the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area's Hudson River Train Tour App, the Historic Hudson River Towns Audio Tours via the Travelstorys app, and the Hallockville Farm Museum's Virtual Sustainability Tour, which was funded through a grant from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation and utilizes QR codes. Spotlight on....Podcasts
Thursday, July 22 Hear from three groups about their experiences with podcasting: NYS Historian Devin Lander, Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts, and their producer Jesse King will speak about the A New York Minute podcast; Clare Sheridan from the Historical Society of Rockland County will speak about the "Crossroads of Rockland History" podcast; and Sarah Wassberg, the Food Historian, will speak about her "History Bites", food history podcast. Think Tank Session
Wednesday, July 28 10 AM - ZOOM meeting Join us for the first 'think tank' session - an opportunity to swap ideas, collectively brainstorm, and network with others about ways to utilize technology in the heritage field. Bring your challenges, or come by for some inspiration! |
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The Transformative Tools programming is made possible by funding from the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.
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2020 Make It Work online classes
GHHN is honored to enter into a partnership with the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area for $30,000 to support the Make It Work: DIY Collection Storage Solutions Workshop Series.
How long do we expect collections to last in museums? Ten years? A hundred? A thousand? We tend to assume that once an item is in a museum it will last forever. Sadly, this is often not the case. Objects begin to decay the moment they are made. If a museum's conditions are right and the objects are cared for correctly, we can delay the decay process. If objects are not cared for properly, we witness the deterioration taking place before our eyes via rust, cracks, mold, warping, rips, tearing, fading, and flaking. The best weapon to delay this process is the proper care and housing of collections. However, collections care and storage can be a challenge in museums based simply on the variety, size, and number of items they contain. When combined with considerations regarding storage space, storage methods, and shelving, the challenges of storing one item among many become complex.
How long do we expect collections to last in museums? Ten years? A hundred? A thousand? We tend to assume that once an item is in a museum it will last forever. Sadly, this is often not the case. Objects begin to decay the moment they are made. If a museum's conditions are right and the objects are cared for correctly, we can delay the decay process. If objects are not cared for properly, we witness the deterioration taking place before our eyes via rust, cracks, mold, warping, rips, tearing, fading, and flaking. The best weapon to delay this process is the proper care and housing of collections. However, collections care and storage can be a challenge in museums based simply on the variety, size, and number of items they contain. When combined with considerations regarding storage space, storage methods, and shelving, the challenges of storing one item among many become complex.
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Series One
Care and Storage of Collections 6 Week Online Class Begins: Thursday, July 23 Ends: Thursday, August 27 Live ZOOM meets - 10 AM on Thursday, August 6 and Thursday, August 27 Registration Deadline: August 5 GHHN Members: $45/NonMembers: $55 Maintaining a safe, easily accessible storage space for varied collections can be a challenge for smaller institutions. However, organized and well-planned storage environments are essential not only to protect artifacts from accidental damage, but also to facilitate retrieval of objects for research and in case of emergency. This online class will focus on the care, handling, and storage of collections highlighting best practices and low-cost/low-tech solutions to make the most out of existing spaces. We will evaluate current storage areas, investigate the need for larger storage rooms and where they could be located; examine the future growth potential of museum and archives collections; calculate current and future storage space, including recommendations for types of storage furniture and containers; and recommend changes to current floor plans in order to meet current and future needs. The program is designed for staff and volunteers at museums and historical societies. Series Two Archival Rehousing 6 Week Online Class Begins: Thursday, October 8 Ends: Thursday, November 12 Live ZOOM meets - 10 AM on Thursday, October 22 and Thursday, November 12 Registration Deadline SEPTEMBER 28! GHHN Members: $45/NonMembers: $55 Taking care when handling any collection item, especially functional items like books with flexing parts, is one of the more effective, cost-efficient, and easily achieved preservation measures. This class will cover protective enclosures, exhibit cradles, and mounts for library and archival materials. Protective enclosures will include 4-flap wrappers for books and a variety of enclosures for small paper items made from pamphlet binders. Exhibit mounts will include book cradles and mounting and display options for single sheets/photographs. Participants will complete a four-flap wrapper for a book, a pamphlet binder with a polyester pocket, a pamphlet binder with a paper pocket, a book cradle, and a wedge for a mounted paper item. Registration is preferred by September 28, but we will continue to accept registrations until October 14. Series Three Textile Rehousing 6 Week Online Class Begins: Monday, November 2 Ends: Tuesday, December 15 Class skips the week of November 22 Live ZOOM meets - One held the week of November 15th and the week of December 13. Registration Deadline: October 19 GHHN Members: $45/NonMembers: $55 Proper storage is a critical part of all collecting institutions. This class will aid museum staff and volunteers by teaching how to select collection construction materials and simple, low-tech solutions that can be used for a wide range of artifact types. While many of the suggestions will be applicable to a variety of materials, the focus of the workshop will be on textiles. Part of the challenges with storage of any type of artifact is the range of factors that need to be taken into consideration. Textiles are especially complicated, due to the range of shapes, sizes, and materials. This practical class will explore ideas and solutions for a wide-range of artifacts as well as demonstrating diverse storage solutions utilizing a wide range of materials. Participants will craft textile storage rolls and enclosures for decorative elements. |
The Make It Work! DIY Collections Storage Solutions series is made possible by funding from the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.
Materials for the Textile Rehousing Workshop were generously supplied by Gaylord Archival.
Materials for the Textile Rehousing Workshop were generously supplied by Gaylord Archival.
2019 Programs
Harnessing the Power of Stories: Workshop and Webinar Series
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Series 1: Interpreters as Storytellers: Shaping the Narrative, Sharing the Story with Tom Lee, Consultant Educator and Storyteller
Every compelling story, from the simplest to the most complex, can be distilled down to a few basic and common components. Participants will gain insights into identifying the structure or "bones" of any story and how they can enrich their tour programs by applying this view of story structure to a range of stories embedded in their tours. Biographical sketches, the chronology of the construction of a house, the political and economic forces in play at any period of history, as well as popular stories and folktales can be shaped into compelling, engaging stories. Workshop Session 1 was held on April 2, 2019 at Boscobel House and Gardens. Webinar 1 was held on November 6, 2019. |
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Series 2: Connecting Collections and Audience: The Theater-Artists' Approach to Telling the Story of the Objects in the Collection with Sean McNall, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
The history field often overlooks the art of theater when developing historic interpretation. The skills taught in theater provide effective forms of thinking for historic interpretation and audience engagement. In this series, fun and challenging theater-based activities will be explored through voice and movement exercises, acting techniques, improvisation, and facilitated reflection to invite participants into the process of telling stories about the objects in the museum. Workshop Session 2 was held on June 25, 2019 at Boscobel House and Gardens. Webinar 2 was held on October 11, 2019. |
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Series 3: Make History Live! Character Development with Kandie Carle, Artistic Director East Haddam Stage Company and Living History Performance Artist
Living history interpretation is an educational medium where staff use performance to create a world, tell a story, stimulate learning, engage the senses and teach lessons through interpretation, clothing styles, pastimes, handicrafts, and reenactments. Visitors are transported to another time and place in their imaginations where they experience the past. "Fleshing out" history, whether it be in a museum setting or in a house, indoor or out, this workshop will take participants through active ways to create, launch, and maintain a living history interpretation. Whether it be first-person or third, whether you are the interpreter or the training partner for staff, this comprehensive series will help participants feel comfortable with making history live. Worshop Session 3 was held on July 23, 2019 at Boscobel House and Gardens. Webinar 3 was held on October 29, 2019. |
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The Harnessing the Power of Stories Workshop/Webinar Series was made possible by funding from the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.
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Historic Housekeeping: Preservation and Management of Historic Interiors - Hands On Workshops
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Guided by GHHN’s collection care professionals, participants will learn the proper, hands-on methodology of collections care by working directly with collections at either of two locations on Long Island. Through our train-the-trainer focus, this full-day workshop will equip attendees with the knowledge and skill sets necessary for cleaning, handling, and storing collections, along with the tools to teach their volunteer base these critical skills. Workshop includes lite breakfast, networking luncheon, resource packet, and cleaning toolkit.
Two sessions were held - the first was on Tuesday, April 16 at Sagtikos Manor Historical Society and the second was on Monday, July 15 at Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum. |
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This workshop is presented by GHHN and made possible through generous funding from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation. |
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NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant Program Info Session
Friday, February 1 The Barn at Old Westbury Gardens GPS Address: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant Presentation 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Preservation League of New York State Grant Presentation Please join us for a free info session to learn more about the NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant program which provides support for treatment procedures by professional conservators to aid in stabilizing and preserving objects in collections of museums, historical, and cultural organizations in New York State. For 2019, additional dedicated support from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation is available for eligible organizations in Nassau and Suffolk counties!
In the afternoon, the Preservation League of New York State will join us to discuss the application process for both signature grant programs of NYSCA and the Preservation League of New York State: the Preserve NY Grant Program and the Technical Assistance Grant Program (TAG). The NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant, Preserve NY Grant, and TAG programs are made possible with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation has provided additional support for projects in Nassau and Suffolk Counties for both the NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant Program and the Preserve NY Grant Program. If you will be joining us for both sessions, please bring a brown bag lunch. GHHN is delighted to also present this information at the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation 2019 Grant Workshop on 1/31/19 at the Suffolk County Historical Society. RSVP for the 1/31/19 session by email only: Terry Tirado at [email protected] |
2018 Programs
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Risk Management for Collections
Wednesday, November 7 Historic Huguenot Street, New Paltz GHHN Members: $45/NonMembers: $55 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Risk management is an integral part of the decision-making process for organizational stewardship. It is especially useful for those responsible for the care, survival, and accessibility of our cultural heritage.
Risk management not only involves immediate risks to the safety of objects and collections, but also encompasses all the threats to which they are exposed; both events (such as fire, flooding, and theft) as well as processes (including fading due to light, cracks from dehydration, and tarnishing caused by pollution). This workshop is intended to guide users smoothly through the steps of the risk management process. Risk Management for Collections is a strategy developed by the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands (Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed, or RCE). The RCE strategy identifies, analyzes, and evaluates risks to collections. The Risk Management for Collections program concentrates on the further development of a user-friendly method of risk management. This program, presented by Dr. Bart Ankersmit and Renate van Leijen, will make this method accessible to and provide attendees with the necessary information so that small organizations with limited resources may conduct risk assessments and manage relevant risks. This full-day workshop includes a lite breakfast, networking luncheon, and resource packet. Space is extremely limited! Don't delay - register today! Risk Management for Collections is presented in partnership with: |
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Focus on Funding - A Series of Collaborative Trainings
Join us during 2018 for a series of workshops and webinars to learn about funding opportunities from the sources themselves; hear presentations from other organizations who have written successful applications and tour successfully funded projects as a method for de-mystifying the process to inspire heritage sites to apply for their own potential preservation projects.
Focus on Funding - A Series of Collaborative Trainings
Join us during 2018 for a series of workshops and webinars to learn about funding opportunities from the sources themselves; hear presentations from other organizations who have written successful applications and tour successfully funded projects as a method for de-mystifying the process to inspire heritage sites to apply for their own potential preservation projects.
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The Focus on Funding series is made possible by funding from the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.
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Finding Funds for Your Historic Preservation Project (WEBINAR)
Tuesday, November 27 GHHN/PLNYS Members: $15 NonMembers: $25 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Preservation League of New York State (PLNYS) invests in people and projects that champion the essential role of preservation in community revitalization, sustainable economic growth, and the protection of our historic buildings and landscapes. Presented by PLNYS, this webinar will provide a brief overview of available funding opportunities from state, federal, and foundation funding sources. |
2017 Programs |
More Than Just Trails: Understanding the Wider Scope of the Hudson River Valley Greenway and National Heritage Area's Funding Opportunities (WEBINAR)
Friday, September 7 GHHN Members: $15 NonMembers: $25 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Greenway Heritage Conservancy is committed to the preservation, enhancement, and development of the world-renowned scenic, natural, historic, cultural, and recreational resources of the Hudson River Valley. Its grant programs, the Hudson River Valley Greenway Grant Program, Greenway Conservancy Trail Grant Program, and the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Heritage Development Grants, provide much needed project support for heritage organizations. Presented by the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area/Hudson River Valley Greenway, this webinar will provide a brief overview of available funding opportunities, as well as a case study of a successful program. Finding Funds for Your Historic Preservation Project (WORKSHOP) Wednesday, July 11 Jay Heritage Center, Rye GHHN/PLNYS Members: $45 NonMembers:$55 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM The Preservation League of New York State (PLNYS) invests in people and projects that champion the essential role of preservation in community revitalization, sustainable economic growth, and the protection of our historic buildings and landscapes. Presented by PLNYS and coordinated by GHHN, this full-day workshop will focus on historic preservation grant opportunities from state, federal, and foundation funding sources, as well as the importance of sound project planning. Site tour and discussion of ongoing preservation efforts at Jay Heritage Center to follow. More Than Just Trails: Understanding the Wider Scope of the Hudson River Valley Greenway and National Heritage Area's Funding Opportunities (WORKSHOP)
Thursday, May 17 Clermont SHS, Germantown GHHN Members: $45 NonMembers: $55 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM The Greenway Heritage Conservancy is committed to the preservation, enhancement, and development of the world-renowned scenic, natural, historic, cultural, and recreational resources of the Hudson River Valley. Its grant programs, the Hudson River Valley Greenway Grant Program, Greenway Conservancy Trail Grant Program, and the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Heritage Development Grants, provide much needed project support for heritage organizations. Presented by the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area/Hudson River Valley Greenway and coordinated by GHHN, this full-day workshop will focus on available grant opportunities for Trail Construction, Trail Planning and Design, Trail Rehabilitation or Improvement, and Trail Education or Interpretation, as well as a case study of a successful program. Grant opportunities for heritage promotion and interpretation, and for municipal planning will also be discussed. Finding Funds for All Your Collections Management Needs (WORKSHOP)
Roosevelt-Vanderbilt NHS, Hyde Park Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - NEW rescheduled date! GHHN Members: $45 NonMembers:$55 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Mold, insects, and rodents cause considerable damage to museum, library, and archival collections. Unfortunately, infestations are not usually limited to one collection type, but can spread... to textiles, leather, paper, photographs, baskets, furs, and wooden objects. During this program, conservator Donia Conn will help attendees learn to identify a range of common insect and rodent pests, how to identify active and inactive mold, and how to prevent and respond to infestations on a small budget. Afterwards, we will focus on identifying grant opportunities for the preservation and conservation of damaged or endangered collections and historic interiors from state, federal, and foundation funding sources. Workshop fee includes a networking luncheon, resource materials, and site tour. AM Session will take place at the Vanderbilt Mansion - please meet there at 9:30 AM. Lunch and PM session will be held in the Morgan Room at Bellefield - located at 4097 Albany Post Rd. Finding Funds for All Your Collections Management Needs (WEBINAR)
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 GHHN Members: $15 NonMembers: $25 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM This webinar, presented by Museum Consultant Kathleen Craughwell-Varda, provides an overview on the storage of object collections focusing on best practices and low-tech solutions. The program is designed for staff and volunteers at museums, historical societies, libraries, and archives. The webinar will provide an analysis of best practice for organizing and furnishing collection storage rooms on a budget, as well as identifying grant opportunities for the preservation and conservation of damaged or endangered collections and historic interiors from state, federal, and foundation funding sources. Pssst... Can't make the 4/24 date? Sign up for the webinar anyhow! We record all our webinars, and a recording will be sent to all registrants afterwards, so even if you can't attend, you can still get this valuable information! Historic Housekeeping Made Simple
Held in 4 locations in the Hudson Valley GHHN Members: $45 NonMembers: $55 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Guided by GHHN’s collection care professionals, participants will learn the proper, hands-on methodology of collections care by working directly with collections at one of four locations in the Hudson Valley. Through our train-the-trainer focus, this full-day workshop will equip attendees with the knowledge and skill sets necessary for cleaning, handling, and storing collections along with the tools to teach their volunteer base these critical skills. Workshop fee includes a lite breakfast, networking luncheon, resource materials, and site tour. Click the button at left to view photos from the Lyndhurst session (held March 22, 2017), Roosevelt-Vanderbilt State Historic Site session (held April 12, 2017), the Historical Society of Rockland County session (held July 18, 2017), and the Staatsburgh session (held November 1, 2017)
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NYSCA/GHHN Creativity Incubator - Long Island Session
Raynham Hall Museum June 9, 2017 Fee: $25 Contrary to popular belief, museum interpretation and exhibits do have a "shelf-life." It is not unusual for static museum exhibits and interpretation be become outdated. If museum visitors are continually greeted by the "same old - same old," why should they return? In these days of an aging audience, shrinking attendance, tightened budgets, increased competition, and exponential growth of technology and social media, institutions need to keep their exhibitions fresh and take bold steps to expand their museum’s interpretation. To address this statewide need, NYSCA and GHHN are partnering on the Creativity Incubator, a 2-year pilot partnership program. The Creativity Incubator workshop series will encourage staff in museums to test out experimental interpretive approaches. As part of this hands-on experience, one lucky site will have their collections or permanent installations re-imagined by creative thinkers in the field and session participants. The sessions will be offered in three regions of NYS during 2017: the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and Central NY. To learn more about the Creativity Incubator, please click here.
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NYSCA/GHHN Creativity Incubator - Hudson Valley Session
Boscobel House and Gardens April 25, 2017 Fee: $25 Contrary to popular belief, museum interpretation and exhibits do have a "shelf-life." It is not unusual for static museum exhibits and interpretation be become outdated. If museum visitors are continually greeted by the "same old - same old," why should they return? In these days of an aging audience, shrinking attendance, tightened budgets, increased competition, and exponential growth of technology and social media, institutions need to keep their exhibitions fresh and take bold steps to expand their museum’s interpretation. To address this statewide need, NYSCA and GHHN are partnering on the Creativity Incubator, a 2-year pilot partnership program. The Creativity Incubator workshop series will encourage staff in museums to test out experimental interpretive approaches. As part of this hands-on experience, one lucky site will have their collections or permanent installations re-imagined by creative thinkers in the field and session participants. The sessions will be offered in three regions of NYS during 2017: the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and Central NY. To learn more about the Creativity Incubator, please click here.
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2016 Programs |
Creating Best Ever Visitor Experiences
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Join GHHN as Kathryn Boardman of The Cherry Valley Group presents concrete examples of how to positively interact with visitors, create a welcoming and engaging experience, and inspire lasting and meaningful memories for visitors, as well as for staff and volunteers. The workshop will be offered in four locations in the Hudson Valley and will feature open discussions, hands-on work sessions, and creative problem solving of real-life museum, historic house, and historic site situations. Workshop fee includes a lite breakfast, networking luncheon, resource materials, and site tour. |
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Preservation, Access, Curation, and Interpretation of Textile Collections in the Digital Age
A GHHN/C2CNYS Webinar August 26, 2016 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM View Recording - $10 Join Amanda Sikarskie, Ph.D for a webinar exploring digital applications for accessing/exploring/interacting with textile collections, including social media and online exhibits. The program is designed for staff and volunteers who already know the basics of care and handling of textiles, and are looking for new and different ways to engage the public and users with items in their collections that aren’t on display and/or not handled frequently. |
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Life Cycle of A Museum Object - A GHHN/C2CNYS Workshop
July 22, 2016 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM The Elephant Hotel/Somers Historical Society, Somers Museums acquire objects through various means. When an object is accepted into the collection of a museum, it begins a "new life" where it might be studied, conserved, exhibited, or loaned, and ultimately stored alongside many other objects. Join us as for an animated discussion as we introduce a newly "donated" object to a museum and its new life. Museum Consultant Kathleen Craughwell-Varda will guide us through the "Life-Cycle’"of a Museum Object and the important principles, practices, and policies of collections management and care that impact collecting in museums. Workshop fee includes a lite breakfast and resource materials. Space is limited. |
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Care and Storage of Textile Collections - A GHHN/C2CNYS Workshop
July 11, 2016 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Hudson River Museum, Yonkers Making the most of available storage space and proper storage for objects is critical for all collecting institutions. Join us as Spicer Art Conservation and Gaylord Archival lead a hands-on workshop where participants will learn what tools are needed to tackle both of these challenges. Attendees will work with the Hudson River Museum's period collections to gain an understanding of the importance of selecting proper storage materials and learn simple, low-tech solutions that can be used for a wide range of artifact types. Mock-ups will be discussed and available to demonstrate the many solutions for object and three-dimensional artifacts, as well as for textiles and costumes. Participants will learn to manipulate, cut, and create storage sink mats and boxes. Basic methods for rolling and folding textiles for storage will also be presented. Workshop fee includes a lite breakfast, luncheon, and resource materials. Space is limited. |
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Life Cycle of A Museum Object - A GHHN/C2CNYS Webinar
June 22, 2016 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM View Recording - $10 Museums acquire objects through various means. When an object is accepted into the collection of a museum, it begins a "new life” where it might be studied, conserved, exhibited, or loaned, and ultimately stored alongside many other objects. Join us as for an webinar overview as we introduce a newly "donated" object to a museum and its new life. Museum Consultant Kathleen Craughwell-Varda will guide us through the "Life Cycle" of a Museum Object and the important principles, practices, and policies of collections management and care that impact collecting in museums. |
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Deaccessioning 101 - A GHHN/C2CNYS Workshop
May 24, 2016 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Boscobel House & Gardens Deaccessioning is often viewed as a daunting process, and many organizations may not know the legal and ethical ramifications it brings. Join GHHN for a discussion with Steven Miller, Executive Director of Boscobel/Seton Hall University Master's in Museum Studies Faculty and Sarah Jastremski, Chartering Coordinator, New York State Education Department about the real-world challenges and issues surrounding deaccessioning projects. Participants will leave with a better understanding of deaccessioning best practices and a sense of how to implement these practices at their own sites. A tour of Boscobel House and Gardens will follow the session. Workshop fee includes a lite breakfast and resource materials. |
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