Naper Settlement

The Naperville Heritage Society (NHS) will conduct a general conservation survey of its museum's collections and historic structures in order to document the current status of both its historic buildings and its collections. The survey will also involve reviewing collections management policies and procedures, identifying at-risk buildings and collections, and prioritizing recommendations on preservation improvements. The survey reports will inform the development of a new, prioritized conservation plan for collections and updating the institution's long-range preservation plan. Staff will be trained in researching and writing long-range conservation plans, and NHS will host a one-day conservation education workshop for local museums. NHS will also offer educational information on preserving and conserving collection materials through the museum's newly expanded Web site.