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Keep the past present
ORGANIZATION: McHenry County Historical Society and Museum
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
• Accesioning - Catalogue donated items and write up description of donated items. On-the-job training.
• Bulk Mailings...The Tracer and Society’s Page -Fold the newsletters, seal and label.
• Bakers -Provide baked goods to be sold a specail programs
• Demonstrators - weaving, spinning, quilting, sewing, tatting, knitting or crocheting.
• Docents -Lead groups of students, as well as special visiting groups, around the museum campus and teach them about various aspects that range from learning in a turn-of-the-century school to growing up in a log cabin.
• Maintenance - Maintenance and restoration work on historic buildings owned by the Society. Includes everything from painting to plumbing, building displays and changing fluorescent tubes.
• Muscle Crew - Every one with a strong back is welcome.
- ____ Occasionally there is a need to move part of the collection and other heavy items. Scheduled as needed.
- ____ Heritage Fair, second Sunday in July -- Setup and/or Take Down Crew
- ____ Cider Festival, first Sunday in October -- Setup and/or Take Down Crew
• Speakers Bureau - People knowledgeable about historical topics of interest who are willing to share that knowledge with community groups.
• Technology - People who know their way around computers and electronic devises to help implement various projects.
• Quilt Raffle - Chair Quilt Raffle program by coordinating people to sell the Heritage Quilters’ annual fundraising quilt at various locations around the county. Locales include Woodstock’s HarvestFest in mid-September and during Countryside Nursery’s annual quilt show. People also are needed to sell Quilt Raffle tickets at various city festivals and events.
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About McHenry County Historical Society and Museum
Location:
6432 MAIN ST, UNION, IL 60180, US
Mission Statement
We engage and educate current and future generations by preserving and sharing McHenry County history.
Description
Established in 1963, our members, staff, and volunteers have a 60-year-plus record rich in preservation, education, and entertainment contributions to McHenry County.
We create learning experiences and events. We focus on local culture, organization, and family history. We collect and care for notable artifacts. We participate in the activities of like-minded organizations throughout McHenry County.
Besides operating the museum, the Society plaques historic sites and structures, holds adult programs and arranges various school and adult group tours.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
McHenry County Historical Society6422 Main St.Union, IL 60180
DATE POSTED
February 26, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A