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Sharing History with Others
ORGANIZATION: Matthews Heritage Museum
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2 people are interested
A new training class will be offered beginning Feb. 9 to train docents for the Matthews Heritage Museum.
You will learn the local history of Matthews, from the early settlers to the present. Each volunteer is asked to take one shift of 3 hours each month, or give two tours a month or a combination thereof. In addition to learning history, you will enjoy getting to know this interesting group of women and men. Occasionally the volunteers will take trips to other historic sites of interest.
The training will be conducted Thursday morning of February 9, 16, 23 and March 2 at the museum from 10 - 12. When additional training is needed it will occur the first Thursday of the month from 10 - 12. In addition to learning the history of Matthews, you will enjoy learning about other topics in our changing exhibits.
At this time we need a volunteer for the second Friday of the month from 1 - 4. We also need volunteers for the second and third Saturday of the month, from 1 - 4.
To learn more about becoming a volunteer, please call 704-708-4996 during our operating hours Thursday to Saturday from 10 to 4:30. Thank you for considering becoming a docent for the Matthews Heritage Museum.... Where children experience and adults remember!
More opportunities with Matthews Heritage Museum
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Matthews Heritage Museum
Location:
232 N. Trade Street, Matthews, NC 28105, US
Mission Statement
The Matthews Heritage Museum provides educational and engaging interactive experiences for all ages, but particularly children. The museum strives to nurture a healthy respect for the forward-thinking of the early settlers and help guests reflect on the business environment, lifestyles, and cultures of those early Matthews townspeople.
Description
Housed in the 1879 Massey-Clark House, one of the oldest buildings in downtown Matthews, the Matthews Heritage Museum is a step back in time. In the Early Commerce Gallery learn about King Cotton and the early days of the railroad. Imagine cashing a check at the Bank of Matthews, and see part of the original bank interior on display. Listen to telephone switchboard stories while looking at an old crank phone and switchboard.
Children and adults will enjoy exploring the Lifestyles Gallery, imagining a time before electricity and running water. Schools were a vital part of the community. Porches were the center of living, particularly in the summer in an effort to stay cool. Learn what was different in the kitchen at the turn of the century.
Our Community Gallery allows you to discover the many activities that happened at the local drug store. You can also investigate the early set up of the doctor’s office or hear wonderful stories about the local pool. A display of Outen Pottery, hand-thrown pots made from local clay, is of great interest.
Snippets from the Matthews Remembered and Outen Pottery DVD play for the audience in the Lifestyles and Community Galleries. The hallway panels give visitors insight to early Matthews.
Tour groups are welcomed by our knowledgeable docents. Please call 704-708-4996 to make tour arrangements.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
232 N. Trade StreetMatthews, NC 28105
DATE POSTED
January 13, 2017
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- General Education
- People Skills
- Community Outreach
- Teaching / Instruction
- History
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- initial 8 hr. training class
- one or two 3 hour shifts, ongoing training (2 hrs) a month, other tours. See specific times needed.