The world did not come to an end at the new millennium, but did the 
20th century museum? There have been many changes in the world over the 
last few years, and many organizations are struggling to find a new 
path in it. Is attendance still the best measure of success? How do 
museums find their place in busy school and family schedules? What role 
does tradition place in changing museums and communities? How will new 
technologies change our exhibitions and programs? How do we encourage 
diversity in museum staff, volunteers and visitors? As the world 
changes at an even faster pace, so will museums. At this year’s 
UHA/MANY Annual Conference we will be examining how museums are keeping 
pace with changes in society, and what the future may hold for museums 
and the communities they serve.

The UHA/MANY conference is the largest gathering of museum 
professionals and volunteers in the state. Each year it brings together 
a diverse array of individuals from all types and sizes of museums, 
historical societies and other cultural organizations. We are excited 
to be holding this year’s conference in Rochester, home to a large 
number of exciting museums, including our main host, the Rochester 
Museum and Science Center. We invite you to join your colleagues in a 
rich discussion of the ways in which we can reach to the next generation

For more information about the UHA/MANY Annual Conference, including 
the conference schedule and registration form, please visit 
www.upstatehistory.org or call 800.895.1648.
Best Regards,

Jenny Rosenzweig
Program Coordinator
Upstate History Alliance
11 Ford Avenue
Oneonta, NY 13820
800.895.1648