Copyright © 2009 Kaminski House Museum, City of Georgetown, SC. All Rights Reserved. Press Releases June 3, 2010 For Immediate Release Contact:  Cindy Kinder The Kaminski House Museum to Participate in Heritage Preservation’s Conservation Assessment Program (Georgetown, SC, June 3, 2010) – Heritage Preservation is pleased to announce the Kaminski House Museum has been chosen to participate in the 2010 Conservation Assessment Program (CAP).  Heritage Preservation’s CAP is supported through a cooperative agreement with the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.  CAP assist museums by providing funds for professional conservation and preservation specialists to identify the conservation needs of their collections and historic buildings and recommend ways to correctly improve collections and building conditions.  Heritage Preservation’s President, Lawrence L. Reger, praised the Kaminski House Museum for “making the vital work of caring for collections and sites a priority of their institutions, even in these challenging financial times and helping ensure that they are available to present and future generations.” CAP provides a general conservation assessment of the museum’s collections and historic buildings.  Professional conservators will spend two days surveying the site and three days writing comprehensive reports that will identify conservation priorities.  The on-site consultation, which will be taking place in the next week, will enable the Kaminski House Museum to evaluate its current collections care policies, procedures and environmental conditions.  The assessment reports will help the museum make appropriate improvements for the immediate, mid-range, and long-range care of their collections and historic structures.  Heritage Preservation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of the United States.  By identifying risks, developing innovative programs, and providing broad public access to expert advice, Heritage Preservation assists museums, libraries, archives, historic preservation and other organizations, as well as individuals, in caring for our endangered heritage.  To learn more about Heritage Preservation, please visit www.heritagepreservation.org. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums.  The Institute’s mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas.  The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development.  To learn more about the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov. The Kaminski House Museum is located at 1003 Front Street in Georgetown and specializes in decorative arts.  It is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, call for tour times.