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Docent
ORGANIZATION: Morris County Historical Society
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51 people are interested
Docents lead interpretive historic house and exhibit tours at Acorn Hall, an 1853 Italianate mansion and headquarters for Morris County Historical Society (MCHS). Operated by MCHS as a house museum, Acorn Hall retains much of its original fabrics, furnishings and decor, and features a historically-accurate exterior paint-scheme restoration. Docents give engaging and informative tours to a variety of audiences to introduce them to Acorn Hall and its original residents, and to local and state history as presented in MCHS exhibits. MCHS offers tours to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sundays, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and by appointment. Background information and training is provided. This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated group of volunteers who share your interests in local history and historic preservation...please join us!
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About Morris County Historical Society
Location:
68 Morris Avenue, (GPS) 68 Lafayette Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960, US
Mission Statement
Morris County Historical Society preserves and promotes the history of Morris County, New Jersey.
Description
Morris County Historical Society a member-supported, 501(c)3 non-profit, and welcomes new members and volunteers interested in preserving and interpreting local history. Founded in 1945 and located at Acorn Hall since 1971, MCHS is one of the leading historical societies in NJ. Having recently completed the restoration of Acorn Hall and its associated carriage house to their authentic 1860-1880 appearance, we are now embarking on consequential county-wide history initiatives that are garnering significant state recognition.
Acorn Hall, our headquarters and historic house museum, is offered to the public by docent-led tour four days each week. These tours also include a guided look at our changing exhibits, which are developed from our vast collection of over 27,000 objects related to the history of Morris County and NJ. Programs and events, both virtual and in-person, round out our weekly offerings and provide our virtual and in-person guests with great insight into the depth and breadth of Morris County history and the incredible collection of historic resources we hold.
Our offices are open weekdays between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. The museum is open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 am-4 pm, Sundays from 1-4 pm, and by appointment. If you'd like to volunteer for a dynamic and growing non-profit organization, please contact MCHS at MCHSAcornHall@gmail.com or 973-267-3465.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
68 Morris AvenueMorristown, NJ 07960
DATE POSTED
May 24, 2023
SKILLS
- General Education
- History
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Docents are scheduled on a monthly basis and are asked to volunteer at least one Sunday a month.