Hosted by Spring Mill State Park, Mitchell, IN

November 13, 14 and 15, 2008

It’s been said that while the past never changes, what we know about the past is always changing. This holds true for how we interpret, collect and maintain the past. Have you changed the way you operate based on audience research, changing demographics or new research? Have you shifted time periods in order to show a more recent time period? Has new research brought to light information that might add to or challenge previous interpretations of your site or topic? How has your site been redeveloped since its establishment and, if so, to what purpose? How can we use these experiences to help all our sites and programs grow toward a stronger future?

Join us in beautiful southern Indiana at Spring Mill State Park: the site of caves that show the geologic history of the region, a rare section of virgin timber in the Donaldson Woods Nature Preserve and historic sites ranging from the pioneer village and grist mill to the Grissom Memorial, honoring Hoosier astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom, one of the seven Mercury astronauts and America's second man in space.

SEND proposals for sessions or workshops to Conference Program Chair, Michelle Evans, Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers IN 46038, evans@connerprairie.org (317) 776-6000 and FAX (317) 776-6014.

INCLUDE: Title, brief description (content, goals, applications), format (workshop, paper, panel), length (sessions 45-90 min.), audio-visual needs, brief biographical sketch, and contact information.

DEADLINE: April 1, 2008