Twilight Tour of Cedar Grove Cemetery
A tour of Cedar Grove Cemetery on the Campus of the University of Notre Dame will be offered on Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. by the Center for History in South Bend.

The cost is $2 per person. The tour is open to all ages.

Led by Travis Childs, the museum’s director of school programs, the tour features historic grave sites, including those of Alexis Coquillard, one of the founders of South Bend, and the O'Brien family (of O'Brien Paint Company).

Also shown will be a mass grave mound of Potawatomi Indians that was moved from the land where St. Joseph High School now stands, as well as several gravestones that have a unique design and some which are inscribed in Polish.

Participants should meet at the cemetery’s entrance on Notre Dame Ave., on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. 

For more information, call (574) 235-9664 x 242, or visit http://www.centerforhistory.org/.

Upcoming Events at the History Center in Fort Wayne
The following programs will take place at the History Center in Fort Wayne unless otherwise noted.

• Barr Street Farmers Market
  Each Saturday through Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  At corner of Barr and Wayne streets.
• Foellinger Foundation 50th Anniversary Exhibit
  Aug. 28 through Sept. 26
• Miami Indian Heritage Day
  Saturday, Sept. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m.
  Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road in Fort Wayne. Admission is $7 per person and $5 for seniors or students.
• Growing up in Indiana During the Great Depression Years
  Sunday, Sept. 14, from 2 to 3 p.m.
  This George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series with Russell A. Working is free to public.
• Buffalo Tro
  Friday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 9 p.m.
  Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road in Fort Wayne.
  The cost is $50 per person. Call Kelly Coffee at (260) 426-2882 x 308 to RSVP.
• Faces of Lincoln Traveling Exhibit
  Sept. 29 through Nov. 7
• Highflying History Freefall
  Saturday, Oct. 4, from noon to 12:30 p.m.
  This heritage education program given by skydivers is free to the public.
• Miami Indian Heritage Day
  Saturday, Oct. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m.
  Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road in Fort Wayne. Admission is $7 per person and $5 for seniors or students.
• Reading and Book Signing by Michael Martone
  Saturday, Oct. 4, 5 p.m.  
• The Political History of Allen County
  Sunday, Oct. 5, from 2 to 3 p.m.
  This George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series with Stan Hood is free to public.
• Trader Days at Chief Richardville House
  Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 2, from noon to 4 p.m.
  Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road in Fort Wayne. Free to the public.
• Why Presidents Succeed
  Sunday, Nov. 2, from 2 to 3 p.m.
  This George R. Mather Sunday Lecture Series with Al Zacher is free to public.
• Festival of Gingerbread
  Nov. 28 through Dec. 14

The History Center is located at 302 E. Berry St. in Fort Wayne. For more information on any of these events call (260) 426-2882 or visit http://www.fwhistorycenter.com/.

Sheridan Historical Society Field Trip to Vincennes
This field trip will take place on Saturday, Oct. 11.

Vincennes was once the capital of the Indiana Territory and the Sheridan Historical Society plans to explore its heritage attractions and enjoy its French nature still evident in structures and history during its fifth annual field trip.

The tour will include the George Rogers Clark monument, the Old Cathedral Church, the French House, the Indiana Territories Historic Site, and Grouseland, the home of William Henry Harrison. Passengers will have a choice of venues in the afternoon which include the Indiana Military Museum or Grouseland’s Festival of Quilts.

This year, the society is providing French violinists for a noontime serenade: a true taste of Vincennes heritage.

The cost is $90 per person and includes two meals.

Reservations can be made by contacting Donna Pickett at (317) 758-5765 or Connie Mossburg at (317) 758-4790.

AmeriCorps State Grant and Technical Assistance Sessions
Indiana Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives will soon be releasing the 2009-2010 AmeriCorps State Request for Proposals and is hosting Technical Assistance Sessions.

AmeriCorps engages more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet community needs in education, the environment, public safety, homeland security and other areas. Before attending the TA sessions, please learn more about AmeriCorps by going to http://www.in.gov/ofbci/2362.htm. Click on the AmeriCorps 101 and AmeriCorps 201 logos to watch two informative presentations.

If you are interested in pursuing an AmeriCorps State grant, please e-mail RFP_Workshop_Registration@ofbci.in.gov to register for a Technical Assistance session in your area.

It is mandatory to attend a Technical Assistance Session in order to apply for funding.

Technical Assistance Sessions will be held:

• Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
  1:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
  New Albany-Floyd County Public Library
  180 W. Spring St., Strasswag Auditorium, New Albany, IN
• Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
  9 a.m. to noon (Central Time)
  Ivy Tech Community College Southwest
  Bower-Suhrheinrich Conference Room (119), 3501 First Ave., Evansville, IN
• Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008
  1 to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time)
  Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
  Walb Student Union Conference Room G08, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Ft. Wayne, IN
• Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008
  9 a.m. to noon (Central Time)
  Ivy Tech Community College Northwest
  Business, Science, and Administration building (aka North Building)
  1440 E. 35th Ave., Gary, IN
• Friday, Sept. 12, 2008
  10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Eastern Time)
  Indiana Government Center South
  Conference Room 20, 302 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN

If you have any questions, e-mail RFP_FAQ@ofbci.in.gov.

ICA Accepting Applications for Collection Assessment
The Intermuseum Conservation Association has announced the second annual subsidized survey that provides a free in-person and written collection assessment to a recipient institution.

The application deadline is Oct. 31.

For full guidelines and application, visit www.ica-artconservation.org/education/current.htm.

Concerts on the Canal: Indy Irish Fest preview with the Barra MacNeils
This concert is held in partnership with the Indiana University School of Music at IUPUI and will be held on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Canal Plaza of the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. The event is free to the public.

The feature for this concert is the Indy Irish Fest preview with the Barra MacNeils.

Free seating is available on the Plaza steps and on the greenway across the Canal. The cost for reserved table seating for four is $30 or $25 for IHS members; for tables of eight: $40 or $35 for IHS members. Tables may be reserved in advance by calling the Welcome Center at (317) 232-1882.

Attendees may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to the concert. Attendees may NOT bring alcoholic beverages onto the premises. All alcohol must be purchased on site.

No pets and no smoking allowed on the Plaza.

The Café, cash bar and outdoor grill will be open from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Movies in the Park: A League of Their Own
This event will be held on Friday, Aug. 15, at dusk on the Canal Plaza at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center.

The event is free to the public and is presented by Clarian Health and co-presented by Indy Parks and Recreation.

The featured film is A League of Their Own (1992, PG, color, 128 min.), a sports comedy filmed in Indiana about the first professional female baseball league starring Tom Hanks, Geena Davis and Madonna.

No pets and no smoking allowed on the Plaza. Attendees may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to the movie. Attendees may NOT bring alcoholic beverages onto the premises. Snacks are sold.

Nominations Requested for State Farm Service-Learning Champion Award
State Farm created the Service-Learning Champion Award to recognize a community member, business partner or public official whose contribution was instrumental to the success of a youth-led service-learning project. It recognizes a community member who has had a significant and meaningful impact on the growth of service-learning, championing the cause of service-learning through his or her commitment of time, training, materials, personal involvement and passion.

Nominations for the 2009 award will open in September 2008.

For more information visit http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/topics/nom_slchamp.asp.

Pro Football Hall of Fame History Collections Internship in Canton, Ohio
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is seeking students for its Fall 2008 Collections Internship in the museum's Archives and Information Center. The museum is seeking students who are interested in pursuing a career with an historical organization and have an interest in collections management. 

The student interns will be given an introduction into the history of professional football and the internal collections care practices of the museum. The student interns will assist staff in research projects and collections care of both artifacts and archival materials. They will also have the opportunity to complete a registration project(s) in the collection by the end of the internship.

Student interns are required to work for a continuous 12-week period in the Fall of 2008.

Collections interns are required to have completed or working to complete a bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: history, anthropology, American Studies, sports management or equivalent. The museum prefers students who have experience volunteering or working for an historical organization and is in a graduate program in one of the following fields of study: museum studies, archival studies, public history or equivalent.

The Collections Internship is a volunteer internship. 

Please send a letter of interest and resume to:
Jason Aikens, Collections Curator
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2121 George Halas Drive N.W.
Canton, OH 44708
Phone: (330) 456-8207
E-mail: Jason.Aikens@profootballhof.com

The deadline to apply is Sept. 8, 2008, but application materials will be reviewed immediately.

Executive Director at the Stearns History Museum in St. Cloud, Minn.
Stearns History Museum seeks a results-driven leader with proven skills in fundraising, staff management, overseeing program development and marketing, budgeting, and growing a non-profit. 

Must possess exceptional communication skills to interface with government bodies, agencies, civic groups and donors; partner with area businesses/universities; and build relationships with Stearns County citizens. 

Minimum qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in related field, MA or MBA preferred
• Minimum three to five years of administrative experience, with preference to those with museum leadership or non-profit background.
• A demonstrated passion for history is an asset.

Send letter of interest, resume and three letters of reference to:
Peter Alexander
RBC Dain Rauscher
1015 St. Germain West
St. Cloud, MN 56301

The application deadline is Sept. 2, 2008. 

For museum information, visit http://www.stearns-museum.org/.

Curator at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, Ill.
The Webster Institute for the History of Astronomy at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago announces an opening for a full-time Curator, beginning Fall or Winter 2008. This position would report to the Director of the Webster Institute.

The Curator initiates and participates in projects to increase the worldwide visibility of the Adler's collections. To carry this out, the curator conducts scholarly research and writing in the history of astronomy and scientific instruments, assists in the production of catalogs of the instrument collection, and serves as a project manager or content specialist on exhibitions, sky shows, and other Adler project teams.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work with the Director, collections staff and other scholars to work with the Adler collections, including coordinating, writing and producing the catalogs of the instrument collection
• Serve as project manager or history content specialist in the Adler project management system
• Lead, serve and provide content support to project teams
• Conduct research on subjects related to the collections and on the history of scientific instrumentation and the history of astronomy
• Increase visibility and knowledge of the collections: initiate or participate in projects to make information on the collections available in an electronic format; respond to inquiries on the collections and related subjects
• Seek grant information, write grants and administer grants as needed

Education and Experience:

• Graduate degree in History, History of Science or a related field
• Publication experience, preferably in History of Astronomy, History of Scientific Instruments or history of books
• Evidence of research, writing ability and grant-writing success
• Experience managing small project teams, especially in museum environments
• Curatorial experience in a museum environment
• Excellent communication skills, some knowledge of Latin, Arabic or a modern foreign language
• Some teaching experience desirable

The salary for this position is contingent upon education and experience.

Interested applicants are encouraged to discuss this position with Marvin Bolt, Director of the Webster Institute, at the Scientific Instrument Commission Symposium in Lisbon or at the various history of the telescope conferences in the Netherlands in September, or at the History of Science Society Meeting in Pittsburgh. Additional details will be posted in the future.

To apply for this position, please e-mail a cover letter, resume or CV, and a salary history to:
Marguerite E. Dawson
Director of Human Resources
E-mail: hr-curator@adlerplanetarium.org
Telephone: (312) 322-0591

Software Technician: Operations Support Specialist with PastPerfect in Exton, Pa.
This position will help our clients find solutions associated with using PastPerfect for collection and membership management. This person will have knowledge of the PastPerfect program, plenty of computer experience and a background in a museum related field. The specialist will work with a team to resolve user, computer and network issues. PastPerfect Software prides itself on the quality of its support. This position will help maintain the high standards of customer service that our clients have grown to trust!

This is a full-time customer support and service position working Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in our Exton, Pa. office. Rarely, weekend commitments for conferences or special programs may be required.

As a full-time employee, you will have the opportunity to learn and to work with the finest group of clients in the world. Computer skills are important, but having the right attitude, a genuine compassion for people, and a willingness to "go the extra mile" to keep our clients happy are required. PastPerfect Software offers full medical and dental benefits to its employees. The compensation package also includes contributions to the employee's retirement account and paid annual leave. Starting annual salary for this position is in the low 30's with opportunities for additional performance based bonuses.

Interested applicants must be willing to relocate to our Exton, Pa. office. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as we will be filling this position as soon as we find the right candidate.

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@museumsoftware.com.

Exhibit Historian II at the Mississippi Department of Archives and History
The Museum Division of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History in Jackson, Miss. seeks an Exhibit Historian.

The starting annual salary is $30,195.41 plus benefits.

The position involves work that is highly professional in nature and held to high standards. Duties include the design and fabrication of exhibit components and artifact mounts, as well as researching, writing and editing museum text. Incumbents work under the general supervision of the Director of Exhibits; however, incumbents may have supervisory responsibilities within their section.

The Historian II must be creative, have a working knowledge of power tool operation and construction techniques, be able to work as part of a team with the ability to multi-task, and be willing to learn new techniques. The position requires a degree in graphic design, history or a related field. Experience in exhibit design and production is preferred. Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop is a plus.

Education and experience must meet one of the following criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, in an academic field acceptable to the employing authority.
• Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED), and four (4) years of experience in work related to the above-described duties.

Experience in a field acceptable to the employing authority and education acceptable to the employing authority may be submitted on an equal basis.

Please note specific computer software knowledge and directly related experience specified above.

To apply for this position, please go to the State Personnel Board Web site at http://www.spb.state.ms.us/ and submit an e-application or call (601) 576-6865 to request an application.

Before submitting your application to the State Personnel Board, please make a copy and mail it to:
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Attn: Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 571
Jackson, MS 39205

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008.

The Museum Division currently consists of the Old Capitol Museum, the Eudora Welty House, the Manship House Museum, and the historic section of the Governor's Mansion.  Planning for the new Museum of Mississippi History continues.

IRS Information and Updates

Update on 2008 Draft Form 990 Instructions
The IRS has completed its review of public comment on the draft 2008 Form 990 instructions and expects to release the revised instructions later this month. To learn about some of the major anticipated changes, visit http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=185428,00.html.

Memorandum Issued on Examinations of Internet Political Activity
A memorandum from the Director, Exempt Organizations Examinations, describes how the IRS will analyze political campaign activity issues involving Web sites of section 501(c)(3) organizations. To view the memorandum, visit http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/internetfielddirective072808.pdf.

New Determinations Guidesheets on Donor Advised Funds Issued
New guidelines and explanatory materials to be used in processing applications for exemption under IRC 501(c)(3) submitted by sponsoring organizations that maintain donor advised funds are available. To view the guidelines, visit http://www.irs.gov/charities/charitable/article/0,,id=185378,00.html.

Online Resources: Political Campaign Intervention by 501(c)(3) Organizations
Do you know what constitutes political campaign intervention?  Find on-line educational resources about the prohibition on political campaign intervention by 501(c)(3) organizations at http://www.irs.gov/charities/charitable/article/0,,id=184731,00.html.

Redesigned Form 990: Filing Phase In
Are you unsure about which 990 series return your organization should file for 2008?  To allow organizations time to adjust to the redesigned 990 series returns, the IRS will phase in the use of the new Form 990 by organizations based on their financial activity.  To find out which form your organization should file during the phase-in period, visit http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=184445,00.html.

Disaster Aid Guidebooks Available
The booklet, titled Guide to Navigating Federal Emergency Management Agency and Small Business Administration Disaster Aid for Cultural Institutions, are produced by Heritage Preservation and include aid forms.

Booklets can be mailed and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

To claim any of these items, send an e-mail to localhistoryservices@indianahistory.org.