Good Will Home Association (L.C. Bates Museum)

The L. C. Bates Museum, a natural history museum on the campus of Good Will-Hinckley Homes, will preserve and safeguard 25 historic taxidermy mounts in its collection. The museum will contract with a professional conservator to carry out treatments on 21 bird mounts, a large white marlin, and three small fish mounted by naturalist and taxidermist Fred C.N. Parke. The mounts selected for treatment were informed by previous Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program and Museum Assessment Program (MAP) recommendations. Museum staff will also provide guided tours to educate visitors about the project and general collections stewardship. Conservation treatment of the mounts will ensure their long-term preservation and use for researchers, the scientific community, students, and museum visitors.