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11 people are interested
Museum Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The Powder Magazine
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11 people are interested
Museum volunteers assist Powder Magazine staff members during regular business hours. This may include giving introductions to the museum, operating the cash register, and answering customer questions. If desired, this may also include helping with education groups: wearing colonial-era outfits, instructing students about various historical topics, and leading groups of students between other trip segments/museums. Museum volunteers may also occasionally attend and assist at off-site events, such as 'history days' or community programs. Volunteers are asked to commit at least 3 hours per day (10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm), at least once a week if possible. Flexibility is greatly appreciated!
More opportunities with The Powder Magazine
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Powder Magazine
Location:
79 Cumberland St., CHARLESTON, SC 29401, US
Mission Statement
The NSCDA-SC seeks to create interest in our colonial history through historic sites and objects which provide tangible connections to our past. The NSCDA-SC’s 1903 purchase of The Powder Magazine saved the oldest public building in the state from destruction, as it became the first historic building in Charleston to be deliberately preserved and restored. The NSCDA-SC was honored with the Susan Pringle Frost Lifetime Achievement for Historic Preservation Award by the Preservation Society of Charleston, the oldest community-based historic preservation organization in America.
Description
Completed in 1713, The Powder Magazine is South Carolina's oldest government building. The building was used as an arsenal from 1713-1748 and during the American Revolution in order to defend the city. After 1780, it was retired, and by the early 19th century, it was privately owned. During this period, The Powder Magazine served as a print shop, livery stable, wine cellar, and carriage house. In 1902, The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of South Carolina purchased the building, saving it from demolition. Within a year, it was opened to the public. Today, visitors learn about colonial military history in a building that saw it happen.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
79 Cumberland StreetCharleston, SC 29401
DATE POSTED
January 3, 2020
SKILLS
- History
- Teaching / Instruction
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours per day (10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm) once a week. You choose!
- Training/shadowing will be provided.