Susannah, why were the interpretive panels not considered feasible? Expense? If that is the case, Why not create laminated pages for each room. Place in a...
Our volunteer group is in transition, but things are improving. It used to be a very active group that then aged & didn't get any new blood and became...
MUSEUM STUDIES/PUBLIC HISTORY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS: CALL FOR STUDENT PAPERS MOUNTAIN-PLAINS MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE Omaha, Nebraska: September 12-16,...
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Dec 1, 2004 9:32 pm
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Susannah, We have run into difficulty getting funding for any professionally made interpretive panels, so we have taken matters into our own hands. We do have...
We have managed to extend most of our membership benefits to our volunteers without actually calling them members. So they still have the option to become an...
Education Coordinator for Chadds Ford Historical Society. Part time position, 20 hours per week, some weekends, no benefits. Responsible for all aspects of...
How damaging is efflorescence? I've found some on a wall inside the museum. The paint on the wall has crumbled and the plaster is exposed. It has probably...
We have an interesting dilemma once a year in our south-facing house. During the autumn the lady bugs swarm looking for warm places to overwinter. They...
Susannah, You should get REALLY concerned now! The obvious mositure problem will only get worse with the cold weather and all the rain there in southern Ohio ...
I would suggest that you consider minimizing the infiltration of the bugs so that there are fewer spots. In our area, we have had that same problem with ...
... house. During the autumn the lady bugs swarm looking for warm places to overwinter. They invariably find their way into the house and coat every drape...
Scott Is there a special time a year that you do this? Kathleen White White Hall State Historic Site Richmond, KY ... From: Scott Brunscheen...
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Dec 9, 2004 5:57 pm
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It isn't clear to me how ladybugs look like Japanese beetles, but the most effective way to prevent ladybug infestation is prevention-- to find the exterior...
We have the problem primarily in the fall... as the corn is being harvested in the rural areas, etc. So we watch for when they begin to become a problem, and...
... In North Dakota we get a bug that does look just like a Lady Bug that we call an Asian beetle, but it is usually more of a yellow than an orange. I had...
I think all these "bugs" are lady bird beetles, but different varieties. My fellow tour guide also calls them "Japanese beetles" which really confused me at...
Hello all, and sorry for the cross posting ... A very hearty Thanks! go out to all that submitted their ideas and anecdotes on how best to "reward" our...
The orange ladybugs are Chinese beetles. Japanese beetles have iridescent shells and are found on rose bushes during the height of summer, dying off by the...
I apologize for the error, as I am not an entomologist... nor pretend to be. They are actually Asian Beetles... and according to a website also known as ...
Hello all, and sorry for the cross posting ... I am about to embark on the production of a short newsletter for our Volunteers and hope that list members have...
At Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, we send the "Tinker Tribune" to our volunteers once a month. It includes schedule group tours for the month & special events,...
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Dec 13, 2004 8:49 pm
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... Great Idea! I can kill two birds with one stone = I need to make up a series of menacing "Wanted" posters for our 1892 Jail! In fact, I had thought about...
Terrific. You could have all of you volunteers photographed and call them your chain gang, or even have all of your volunteers photos on Wanted posters with...
In my newsletter I have a section called Test Your Knowledge. I ask a question about the tour, the family, or the area history, all which is covered in their...
To: Historic House Museums Listserv From: Karla Nicholson, Director of Programs, AASLH Renew and Revitalize! AASLH Announces 2005 Workshop Schedule Improve...
MPMA SESSION PROPOSAL REMINDER Check out MPMA’s web: www.mountplainsmuseums.org for a proposal form. Click on Conferences. December 15th - Tomorrow - is...
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Dec 14, 2004 8:41 pm
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Our heating system was recently replaced and the new heater gave out a lot of dust from the vents the first few days. The "heater dust", which was red in...
Hi Michael, Although it's a little late for this holiday season, a mid-century magazine has some sources that might be of help. I've not reviewed the sites,...
... I've finished reading the book and started writing today, answering the questions and working through the exercises. I'm extremely pleased at how the book...
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