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WOODEN SHIPS CONFERENCE 2001
September 13-16, 2001
Solomons, Maryland
This conference is a joint project of the Maryland Historical Trust, the
Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, the Colonial Maritime
Association, Historic St. Mary's City, and the Calvert Marine Museum.
Mission:
The Conference is intended to be a forum for sharing common problems and
solutions of those who care for wooden ships and boats, both as
archaeological artifacts and educational replicas, which further our
knowledge of maritime history.
Topics of special interest include:
Wood conservation and preservation--varying treatments for objects large and
small, techniques and materials tried and true, techniques and materials
new and experimental.
Integrating maintenance and management--problems and solutions of
maintaining working vessels, or popular exhibits; staying fiscally solvent;
maintaining historic skills; management and educational programming.
Registration is $125 and includes four days of workshops, papers, three
tours, two receptions, and banquet (old fashioned church dinner - crab cakes
and other Chesapeake specialties!). Registration is limited to 100
participants on a first come basis.
For more information and registration materials contact:
Dr. Susan Langley 410-514-7662; [log in to unmask]
Dr. Julia A. King 410-586-8551; [log in to unmask]
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