2008 Heritage Festival: An Adventure in Time
This event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wayne County Historical Museum at 1150 N. A St. in Richmond.

The festival will feature:

• Old fashioned fun
• Old time crafts
• Blacksmithing
• Carriage Rides
• Toe-tapping music
• Spinning and weaving
• Cookies
• Printing
• Good food
• Wood crafts
• Raffle items
• Silent auction

For more information visit http://www.waynecountyhistoricalmuseum.com/ or call (765) 962-5756.

Dubois County Museum Upcoming Events
The following events will take place at the Dubois County Museum located at 2704 N. Newton St. (US 231) in Jasper unless otherwise noted.

• Archaeology Day
  This event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. State Archaeologist Dr. Rick Jones of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA) will be available to identify prehistoric Native American artifacts including stone tools, arrowheads and spear points.  He will also have free archaeological materials available as well as archaeology t-shirts for sale. At 2:30 p.m. Dr. Jones will give a presentation on archaeology in Dubois County and talk about recent changes to the historic preservation and archaeology laws in Indiana. These changes will impact everyone who works with artifacts.
• Opening for a Temporary Exhibit of the Artwork of Father Thad Sztuczko F.D.P.
  This event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. Thirty some paintings by the 93 year old priest/artist associated with the Providence Home Health Care Center in Jasper will be displayed.
• Dinner and Lecture by Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Samuel L. Davis
  This event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Jasper Middle School. Tickets are available at the museum and from veteran organizations.
• Opening for a Temporary Exhibit of the History of Lutheran Churches in Dubois County
  This event will take place on Sunday, Oct. 12.
• Indiana Poet Laureate Norb Krapf Presentation
  This event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18. Jasper native Norb Krapf will present an Introduction of Bloodroot: Indiana Poems, a selection of 175 poems, including 40 new ones, written 1971 to 2007 and illustrated with about 70 photos by David Pierini, former staff photographer with The Herald. Both artists will be present for book signing.

For more information on any of these events call (812) 634-7733.

Miami Indian Heritage Day
This event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Chief Richardville House at 5705 Bluffton Road in Fort Wayne.

Join us as naturalist Erik Vosteen demonstrates traditional Great Lakes weaponry (hand and throwing weapons and atlatl). Learn about the equipment and techniques, history and other interesting facts about the tools.

Guests may tour the historic 1827-built home of Miami Chief Jean Baptiste de Richardville. This restored site affords visitors the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of our area's history. The first floor of the Chief Richardville House is handicap accessible.

Admission is $7 for adults and $5 seniors and students. History Center members and children under 5 are admitted free. Parking is free.

For more information, call the History Center in Fort Wayne at (260) 426-2882 or visit http://www.fwhistorycenter.com/.

It's Only Make Believe, Conway Twitty: The Man, The Music, The Legend – The Musical
This event will take place on Friday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Honeywell Center in Wabash, Ind.

Tickets are $25 and $15 and may be purchased by visiting the box office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, by calling (260) 563-1102, visiting http://www.honeywellcenter.org/ or by dialing *tix from your Centennial Wireless phone.

Music at the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Bring the entire family to the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 3 to 4 p.m. for a free concert of traditional American tunes. 

The Central Indiana Folk Music and Mountain Dulcimer Society will perform on mountain and hammered dulcimers, guitars, auto harps, mandolins, fiddles and a washboard. 

The Society, formed in 1971, recently presented the 34th annual Eagle Creek Folk Music Festival in Indianapolis. 

Registration is required at (317) 839-6602 x 114, or http://www.plainfieldlibrary.net/.

Programs for Students from Vincennes State Historic Sites

Bound for Freedom: The Case of Polly Strong
This program is for fifth grade students.

The Indiana Supreme Court and the Vincennes State Historic Sites will host several performances – at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. – featuring one of the Court’s earliest anti-slavery cases on Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Maria Creek Chapel on the Vincennes University Campus.

The one-hour program is a drama that re-enacts aspects of a famous case challenging the prohibition of slavery found in Indiana’s 1816 Constitution that was brought on behalf of a young black woman from Vincennes, Polly Strong.

This program meets Indiana Department of Education Standards. A small transportation stipend is available if needed.

The event is free but seating is limited. Light refreshments will follow.

For more information about the Vincennes presentations and to make reservations, contact LeAnn Luce at lluce@dnr.in.gov or (812) 882-5275.

Election 2008: An Historic Comparison of Yesterday to Today
This program is geared for High School Government Students.

This is an outreach program that will take place at your location.

The program utilizes the components of the Indiana Kids Election program and draws upon historic facts, events and documents found in Indiana history. The Election program makes comparisons and contrasts from the territorial period of Indiana history to today’s election processes.

This program meets Indiana Department of Education Standards for high school government classes and covers instruction on the election process as mandated for classrooms under Indiana law. Give your students an appreciation of the benefits of citizenship in today’s society.

The cost is $2 per student.

For more information and scheduling contact the Vincennes State Historic Sites at (812) 882-7422.

Bank of America/IMLS American Heritage Preservation Program
The Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation are pleased to announce the 2009 guidelines for the American Heritage Preservation Program. This new public-private partnership will fund the preservation of endangered and fragile art works, rare books, scientific specimens and historical documents (photographs, maps, deeds, etc.) held in small and medium-sized museums, archives and libraries.

The grants of up to $3,000 are aimed at completing stand-alone conservation projects that convey the essential character and experience of the United States. Examples of fundable projects are provided in the grant guidelines.

The application deadline is Sept. 15, 2008.

To access application guidelines instructions, please visit www.imls.gov/collections/grants/boa.htm.

To assist grant applicants with putting together their applications, IMLS will be offering technical assistance audio conference calls. Callers will need the following information to participate:

Thursday, Aug. 28, at 3:30 p.m. (EDT)
Conference ID#: 60868197; Dial-in#: (800) 603-9527

For questions about museum projects, please contact Christine Henry, senior program officer, at (202) 653-4674 or chenry@imls.gov to discuss your questions. For questions about library or archival projects, please contact Susan Malbin, senior program officer, at (202) 653-4768 at smalbin@imls.gov.

Concerts on the Canal: A Taste of the Bayou with Dixie Power Trio
This concert is held in partnership with the Indiana University School of Music at IUPUI and will be held on Thursday, Aug. 28, 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 A Taste of the Bayou with Dixie Power Trio.

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: Cheaper by the Dozen
This event will be held on Friday, Aug. 29, 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 Cheaper by the Dozen (1950, NR, color, 85 min.), a family comedy of a family in 1920 with 12 children starring Hoosier Clifton Webb and Myrna Loy.

No pets and no smoking allowed on the Plaza.

Attendees may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to the concert. Attendees may NOT bring alcoholic beverages onto the premises. Snacks are sold.

For more information on any of these events, please visit http://www.indianahistory.org/.

Research Fellowships and Internships at the Filson Historical Society in Louisville, Ky.
The Filson Historical Society invites applications for research fellowships and internships.

The Filson anticipates that fellows will publicize the results of their research in Ohio Valley History, a peer-reviewed journal published jointly by The Filson, the Cincinnati Museum Center and the University of Cincinnati.

Applications must be received by Oct. 15, 2008.

Detailed information about fellowships, internships and application procedures can be found on The Filson's Web site at  http://www.filsonhistorical.org/fellowships.html.

Information about The Filson's research collections can be found on the online catalog.

Questions regarding the fellowships and internships program should be directed to Dr. A. Glenn Crothers, Director of Research for The Filson Institute, at crothers@filsonhistorical.org or glenn.crothers@louisville.edu.

Director of Development for the City of Elmhurst, Ill.
The Director of Development designs, develops, implements and directs development and fundraising activities in support of the funding needs of the Elmhurst Historical Museum and the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation. The position also formulates and establishes plans for annual giving, capital campaign, endowment and program funding. The Development Director reports to the Director of the Elmhurst Historical Museum and supervises the Marketing and Communications Specialist.

Baccalaureate is required, master's degree preferred.

Skills:

• Minimum three years progressively responsible experience in development and development management; museum and cultural institutions preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills including the ability to lead a team of individuals towards a common goal.
• Established record of fundraising achievements including a successful record of achievement in the solicitation of major gifts.
• Minimum two years supervisory experience preferred.
• Accomplished grant writing experience required.
• Competency in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Donor database experience required.
• Valid driver's license.

Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position with an excellent benefit package.

To apply, complete and send City of Elmhurst application and resume to: City of Elmhurst, Human Resources, 209 N. York, Elmhurst, IL 60126 or fax to (630) 530-3311.

Applications can be obtained at http://www.elmhurst.org/ or Elmhurst City Hall. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a background check, drug screen and physical.

Temporary Inventory Technicians at Union Station Kansas City, Inc.
Union Station Kansas City, Inc. in Kansas City, Mo., seeks two temporary contract employees to assist with a major inventory project.

This position in Collections and Curatorial Services reports to the Project Director/Registrar. The FLSA Status is an Independent Contractor. Full-time is preferred but part-time may be considered. The approximate start date is Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, and the approximate end date is Feb. 27, 2009.

The hourly pay is $12.50.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Locates and verifies individual object numbers on museum artifacts
• Verifies locations of individual artifacts
• Verifies descriptions of individual artifacts
• Accurately records findings on shelf list forms
• Accurately records necessary notes and information for problem-solving
• Handles artifacts according to best museum practices
• Moves artifacts to and from work spaces for examination
• Requests information/assistance from USKC staff as needed

Education or Experience:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalency certificate; one year experience in a job requiring substantial attention to detail
• Desirable: Some college with history, anthropology or museum studies coursework

Applications may be sent in the form of a letter of interest, a short resume and three references, to:
Sarah Wood-Clark, Registrar
Union Station Kansas City, Inc.
30 West Pershing Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64108
or sclark@unionstation.org

The application deadline is Friday, Sept. 12, 2008.

Multiple Positions with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History

Branch Director I: Museum Division, Director of Collections
This is administrative work in which the incumbent serves as Director of Collections for the agency’s Museum Division and is curator of the collections for the Museum of Mississippi History. Work involves formulating, directing and controlling the operations of the Museum Division Collections branch through subordinate personnel and conferences with other branch managers, site directors and administration personnel. Incumbent ensures coordination of activities of collections branch with all sites within the Museum Division. Incumbent establishes objectives, national level museum professional standards and control measures for collections branch, and determines, writes and implements policy in own area of expertise. Incumbent is responsible for the development, management, care and conservation of Museum collections. Incumbent develops strategic plans, prepares and manages collections branch budget, works with outside professionals and other agencies, and serves as acting director in Museum Division Director’s absence. Work is subject to infrequent review, through conferences and reports, by the Museum Division Director.

Starting annual salary is $35,993.50 plus benefits.

Historian I: Museum Division, Old Capitol Museum
This position involves work that is highly professional in nature. Its main responsibility involves maintaining the newly-restored Old Capitol Museum's permanent exhibits as well as developing and producing temporary exhibits. It also requires performing general collections duties as well as other functions regarding interpreting the historic Old Capitol and its three main focus areas of history, civics, and historic preservation.  Incumbent works under the general supervision of a director; however, incumbent may have supervisory responsibilities in his/her section.

Starting annual salary is $27,204.90 plus benefits.

Historian II: Museum Division, Exhibits Section
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.

Starting annual salary is $30,195.41 plus benefits.

For additional information and full list of requirements on any of these positions visit http://mdah.state.ms.us/admin/personnel/recruit.html.

The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday, Aug. 28.

To apply for any of the positions listed above, please call Charlinda Hall at (601) 576-6865 for questions and 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

Internship at Cedar Grove in Catskill, N.Y.
Interns at Cedar Grove will work closely with the Executive Director and the Education Coordinator on projects in the areas of exhibition research, planning and design; special event planning and facilitation; interpretive program research and development; volunteer coordination and visitor services. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in all areas of museum operations. Academic credit can be arranged for students who complete a minimum number of hours per week, as determined by their college or other academic institution.

Interns will be responsible for the completion of personal research projects dependent on areas of interest and institutional needs.  A percentage of time each week will be dedicated to filling visitor services needs, i.e. working in the Visitor Center or providing tours.  Training for these responsibilities will be provided.

Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for these positions. Students who have completed at least two semesters of study in American History, American Studies, Art History, Education, Humanities, Museum Studies or Public History are encouraged to apply. The successful candidates will be self-motivated and able to work well with others.

Please submit a resume, cover letter and one-page statement of purpose explaining why you want to work at Cedar Grove and what you hope to gain and contribute. Please send application materials by mail to:
Education Coordinator
The Thomas Cole National Historic Site
P.O. Box 426
Catskill, NY 12414

For more information on our Internship Program please feel free to contact Gregory Rosenthal, education coordinator, at (518)-943-7465 x 2 or education@thomascole.org.