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4 people are interested
Share your passion for history in Pennsylvania- become a Tour Guide
ORGANIZATION: Ephrata Cloister Associates
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4 people are interested
Share your passion and energy for the history of the Ephrata Cloister with tourists, families, and local residents. In 45 minutes, tour guides take small to large groups of visitors including international tourists inside three historic structures and briefly share the unique stories of the lives of the people that lived at the Ephrata Cloister in the 18th century. Guides must be comfortable working with the public and be willing to be trained in mild collections care.
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About Ephrata Cloister Associates
Location:
632 W MAIN ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522, US
Mission Statement
MISSION STATEMENT
Ephrata Cloister preserves and interprets this 18 th Century religious community as a living example of religious tolerance and intellectual freedom and the significant role Pennsylvania played in the Human Rights issue of freedom of religion and expression.
Description
Ephrata Cloister preserves and interprets for citizens and visitors, this 18 th century religious community as a meaningful example of religious toleration and intellectual freedom in the New World and of the significant role Pennsylvania played in the human rights issue of freedom of religion and expression.The Ephrata Cloister presents tours, educational programs, exhibits, and publications that increase understanding of this community and of religious toleration in colonial Pennsylvania. Major themes include:
- The people who founded and participated in the Ephrata community;
- The prominence of this radical religious community with strong Germanic traditions in the context of colonial society;
- The religious beliefs that drove the austere lifestyle of the community;
- The extraordinary domestic, cultural and social by-products, including fraktur, musical composition, religious writing, printing and architecture;
- The Cloister as a contributor to German culture in Pennsylvania
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
632 West Main StreetEphrata, PA 17522
DATE POSTED
October 15, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- as little as 1 hour a week, but flexible!
- public speaking skills