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14 people are interested
Community Event: Pioneer Day
ORGANIZATION: Elk Grove Historical Museum
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14 people are interested
Pioneer Day at the Elk Grove Historical Museum is a family-friendly event with activities that include a petting zoo, music, games, crafts, historical demonstrations, scarecrow making and more! This event is FREE to the public, except the elk-styled hobby horse activity ($5).
Volunteers can help out in a variety of ways:
- Set-up, 10:30am-12:15pm (5-6 volunteers needed)
- Kids' craft, 12:45-5:00pm (2 volunteers)
- Scarecrow workshop, 12:45-5:00pm (10 volunteers)
- Games, 12:45-5:00pm (2 volunteers)
- Clean-up, 5:00-6:00pm (5-6 volunteers needed)
Volunteers can choose one or multiple shifts. A simple lunch will be provided for those who assist from set-up to clean-up.
First-time volunteers will also be required to fill out a waiver and a phone interview. Long-term volunteers may also be required to pass a background check.
More opportunities with Elk Grove Historical Museum
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Elk Grove Historical Museum
Location:
399 Biesterfield Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, US
Mission Statement
The Elk Grove Historical Museum actively partners with the community to collect and preserve local history that is disseminated through relevant exhibits and education programs.
Description
The Elk Grove Historical Museum provides a look at pioneer living from the mid 19th to early 20th century. The Museum specializes in the history of the Elk Grove and its development over time. Open year round, the Museum offers tours, educational programs, exhibits, and assistance with research on Elk Grove Village and the surrounding area. Come experience pioneer life with crafts, games, exhibits and demonstrations!
Our Campus includes:
- Mid-1800s farmhouse complete with historic furnishings
- 1880's Deike family barn with nineteenth century farm equipment and tools.
- Orientation Center - t hroughout the year you can view rotating exhibits . Modeled after a one-room schoolhouse, it is also used for programming and houses the museum office.
- Outbuildings - chicken coop / garden / privy - These outbuildings date to the early twentieth century and introduce visitors to structures used for animals and facilities used for daily life.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
399 Biesterfield Rd.Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
DATE POSTED
August 3, 2018
SKILLS
- History
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- At least one of the described shifts.
- Brief phone interview, completion of museum volunteer application, signed waiver