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11 people are interested
Walk in the footsteps of history's extraordinary ?ordinary? people (ongoing)
ORGANIZATION: Hagley Museum and Library
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11 people are interested
Hagley’s guests of all ages are fascinated by the Gibbons House and Brandywine Manufacturers’ Sunday School which were part of a vibrant 19 th century industrial village for workers in the du Pont Company powder yards. Bring to life the stories of the many immigrant families who lived, learned, played and worked there in the 19 th century. Training provided November 4.
Qualifications: Good public speaking skills, friendliness and enjoy talking, listening and sharing history with guests. Must be able to operate a wood stove and light oil lamps (training provided), stand for periods of time and climb stairs. Time commitment varies, shift one to three days per month. Schedule is flexible.
Apply through Hagley’s website at: http//www.hagley.org/volunteer-opportunites and click on volunteer application. For more information, contact Angela Williamson at 302-658-2400, ext 257, or email awillliamson@hagley.org.
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About Hagley Museum and Library
Location:
PO Box 3630, Wilmington, DE 19807, US
Mission Statement
Hagley Museum and Library collects, preserves, and interprets the unfolding history of American enterprise. Hagley is located on 235 acres by the Brandywine River in Wilmington, Delaware.
Description
Located on 235 acres along the banks of the Brandywine River in Wilmington, Delaware, Hagley is the site of the gunpowder works founded by E. I. du Pont in 1802. This example of early American industry includes restored mills, a workers' community, and the ancestral home and gardens of the du Pont family.
Hagley's library furthers the study of business and technology in America, especially the Middle Atlantic region. The collections include individuals' papers and companies' records ranging from eighteenth-century merchants to modern telecommunications and illustrate the impact of the business system on society.
The Center for the History of Business, Technology, and Society organizes and administers the Hagley Museum and Library's interaction with the world of scholarship. It brings attention to Hagley's research collections and generates intellectual dialogue at Hagley.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
PO Box 3630Wilmington, DE 19807
DATE POSTED
August 16, 2015
SKILLS
- History
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- flexible, one to three times monthly
- Flexible scheduling