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13 people are interested
Bring history to life for kids
ORGANIZATION: Gunston Hall Historic Site
Please visit the new page to apply.
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13 people are interested
Discover how rewarding volunteering at a history museum can be!
Volunteer docents lead school tours that help students investigate George Mason and his work to protect Americans' rights. Visitors to the museum step back in time as they discover the history of Virginia and one of our country's founders. Tours are interactive and lively.
School tours focus on Mason and his ideas. Volunteers also introduce students to life in the 18th century for Virginians at all levels of society, including people who were enslaved, indentured, and wealthy.
Volunteer docents help young people learn about these important and fascinating topics by being:
--enthusiastic--friendly
--committed to historical accuracy
--available on weekdays
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Training begins in February. Apply now to join the new group by going to http://bit.ly/GHvol
More opportunities with Gunston Hall Historic Site
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About Gunston Hall Historic Site
Location:
10709 Gunston Road, Lorton, VA 22079, US
Mission Statement
Gunston Hall's mission is to utilize fully the physical and scholarly resources of Gunston Hall to stimulate continuing public exploration of democratic ideals as first presented by George Mason in the 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights.
Description
Today a history museum, Gunston Hall was once the center of a 5,500-acre tobacco and corn plantation. Its owner, George Mason IV (1725-1792), was a fourth generation Virginian who became a senior statesman and author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, Mason was among the first to call for such fundamental American liberties as religious toleration and freedom of the press.
Volunteers at Gunston Hall annually serve more than 6000 school children and thousands of additional guests. They also help with archaeological work and behind-the-scenes projects.
This beautiful historic site is located on 550 wooded acres with a view of the Potomac River. The museum is on Mason Neck and is only a few minutes' drive from I-95 and US Route 1.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
10709 Gunston RoadLorton, VA 22079
DATE POSTED
January 9, 2023
SKILLS
- General Education
- Child Development
- History
- English
- People Skills
- Storytelling
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6-14 hours per month