The Quarry Project Phase II: Masonic Conference on Research and Preservation

James R. Dillman, FMS, President of the Masonic Society have announced in his message on the Masonic Society website that Phase II of The Quarry Project will be held September 18-20, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN.

A joint project by The Masonic Society, the Masonic Library and Museum Association, and the Masonic Information Center, a branch of the Masonic Service Association, the Quarry Project is a continuing effort designed to promote Masonic research and preservation by providing instruction and guidance to Masonic writers, researchers, and editors both within and without the fraternity and also to Masonic librarians and museum curators on the display, preservation, and cataloging of Masonic archives. Phase II will feature a third track on Masonic public relations sponsored by the Masonic Information Center, an arm of the Masonic Service Association. The public relations track will address topics such as effective use of social media, publications, and best practices.

Anyone, Freemason or not, with an interest in these topics is invited  to attend the conference. The programs are currently being developed and will be made available as soon as they are complete. Further information will be released as it becomes available. Registration will be begin on March 1, 2015. The Quarry Project website is www.thequarryproject.com.