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7 people are interested
Docent at the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
ORGANIZATION: Maine Historical Society
Please visit the new page to apply.
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7 people are interested
Do you love history and storytelling? Do you have strong customer service skills? Do you enjoy working with the public? Become a volunteer docent with Maine Historical Society and conduct interpretive tours of the Wadswoth-Longfellow House!
Within the walls of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House (Maine's oldest historic house museum) lived three generations of one remarkable family that made significant contributions to the political, literary, and cultural life of New England and the United States. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882), grew up in the house and went on to become one of the most famous men of his time.
Virtually all of the household items and artifacts in the house are original to the Wadsworth and Longfellow families. Furnishings from the three generations illustrate changes in style, technology, and attitude over the 19th century.
Maine Historical Society is looking for volunteer docents interested in leading interpretive tours of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House; training is provided! This is a wonderful opportunity to work up-close with history, learn new things, meet new people, and even make new friends! We offer a flexible schedule and can validate parking.
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About Maine Historical Society
Location:
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101, US
Mission Statement
The Maine Historical Society preserves the heritage and history of Maine: the stories of Maine people, the traditions of Maine communities, and the record of Maine's place in a changing world. Because an understanding of the past is vital to a healthy and progressive society, we collect, care for, and exhibit historical treasures; facilitate research into family, local, state, and national history; provide education programs that make history meaningful, accessible and enjoyable; and empower others to preserve and interpret the history of their communities and our state.
Description
A growing museum, incomparable library and statewide educational resource, Maine Historical Soceity is located in the heart of Portland’s downtown cultural district. Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society is the third oldest state historical society in the United States.
Maine Historical Society employs a professional staff of 35. Our one-acre campus, which is open year round, is situated in downtown Portland, across from Monument Square. The Maine Historical Society strives to serve the entire state through its education and outreach programs and through the digital museum, the Maine Memory Network.
MHS is comprised of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Longfellow Garden, the Maine Historical Society Museum and Store, the MHS Research Library and the Maine Memory Network.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
489 Congress StreetPortland, ME 04101
DATE POSTED
October 28, 2015
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- General Education
- History
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours/week
- All interested applicants are interviewed and must submit a resume.