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Interested in becoming a Morven Docent/Guide? Are you:
Enthusiastic, outgoing, and inquisitive and at least 16 years of age?
Available weekdays and or weekends? Morven is open Wednesday through Sunday
Interested in possibly assisting with educational programs and events storytimes, scout activities, Morven in May, Fourth of July Jubilee celebrations, among others, from time to time?
Physically able to lead 35-40 minute tours once or twice a day, outdoors?
First training session lasts about one hour and can be held by appointment on your personal schedule-Following this training session, two "shadowing" sessions with a docent are required, along with written material review
It's a whole new day at Morven Museum & Garden!
A National Historic Landmark, Morven Museum & Garden is situated on five pristine acres in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey. The mansion was home to not only one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, Richard Stockton, and his descendants, enslaved peoples, and workers, but also Robert Wood "General" Johnson, Jr. and five former New Jersey Governors families, staffs, and important visitors and showcases the rich cultural heritage of New Jersey through regular exhibitions, educational programs and special events.
To preserve the National Historic Landmark known as Morven by operating it as a museum and public garden that educates diverse audiences and showcases its rich history and the cultural heritage of New Jersey.
Description
A National Historic Landmark, Morven Museum & Garden is situated on five pristine acres in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey. The mansion was home to not only one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, Richard Stockton, and his descendants, enslaved peoples, and workers, but also Robert Wood "General" Johnson II., and five former New Jersey Governors families, staffs, and important visitors. Morven Museum & Garden showcases the rich cultural heritage of New Jersey through regular exhibitions, educational programs and special events.
Arts & Culture
Community
Education & Literacy
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
55 Stockton StreetPrinceton, NJ08540
(40.3478,-74.66689)
DATE POSTED
October 15, 2020
SKILLS
General Education
Exhibition Arts
Customer Service
Gardening
History
Storytelling
GOOD FOR
Teens
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 16
Orientation or Training
offering indoor and outdoor tours (weather permitting) and garden tours.
