Connecting to Collections Care

Historic flags, both large and small, are commonly found in small and mid-sized institutions and are made of a wide variety of materials utilizing a myriad of techniques. These materials and their deterioration, along with any previous treatments that might be found in collections, will greatly influence the storage method needed for each flag.

During this webinar, participants will learn about:

• Several methods of flag storage, through both discussion and illustrations.
• Storage solutions, from from low-tech to state-of-the-art.
• Flat and rolled storage techniques.

Presenter: Gwen Spicer, Spicer Art Conservation, LLC

Register here: https://connectingtocollections.org/event/flag-storage-a-time-of-great-possibilities/

Course: Environmental Monitoring for Collections of All Sizes with Conserv

Register for one or all three-parts. Each webinar stands alone, but attending all three provides a complete foundation for developing a sustainable monitoring program tailored to your institution's needs and resources.

Whether you're just beginning to think about environmental monitoring or have data loggers gathering dust, this accessible webinar series will help you understand why monitoring matters, how to get started, and what to do with the data you collect. Designed for small museums, historic sites, archives, and anyone caring for collections-no science background required.

• March 25, 2026 1:00-2:00 pm ET Part 1: What is Your Building Telling You? | The Why of Environmental Monitoring
  Presenter: Megan Brakob Narvey, Outreach Conservator at the Minnesota Historical Society
• April 22, 2026 1:00-2:00pm ET Part 2: From Observation to Action | The "How" of Environmental Monitoring
  Presenter: Maddie Cooper, Owner and Principal Conservator of M.C. Conservation Services 
• May 13, 2026 1:00-2:00pm ET Part 3: Making Sense of the Squiggly Lines | Understanding and Using Your Monitoring Data
  Presenter: Margalit Schindler, Principal Conservator at Pearl Preservation LLC

Register here: https://connectingtocollections.org/c2c-care-course-monitoring-what-matters/