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3 people are interested
Welcome the world to Lexington - become a Historic House Greeter!
ORGANIZATION: Lexington Historical Society
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3 people are interested
Prior visitors to Munroe Tavern include George Washington himself, and more visitors from around the world continue to come today to learn about the significant history that happened right here in our town! The Lexington Historical Society is seeking volunteer historic house greeters for the Munroe Tavern (overtaken as a British field office and hospital on April 19, 1775) in support of our mission to be a premier interpreter of the events of April 1775.
In addition to representing the Society to visitors, the greeter will be responsible for:
- taking and selling admission tickets through an iPad point-of-sale system
- answering basic questions
- assisting guide staff with starting tours
Come share our town's unique history with the world!
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About Lexington Historical Society
Location:
PO BOX 514, LEXINGTON, MA 02420, US
Mission Statement
The Society’s Mission The mission of the Lexington Historical Society is to be a premier interpreter of the events of April 1775, presented through our three historic sites - the Hancock-Clarke House, Buckman Tavern, and Munroe Tavern. We serve as faithful steward of all of the town’s history through time, managing an in-depth repository of Lexington documents, maps, artistic renderings and photographs from the Town’s founding in 1713 to the present time. We offer year-round history programming for all ages at our historic sites and our Lexington Depot headquarters, including curriculum-based programs on Colonial life and the American Revolution for school groups at all levels.
Description
The Lexington Historical Society, founded in 1886, provides public tours of Lexington’s historic sites that played important roles in the Battle of Lexington: the Hancock-Clarke House, Paul Revere’s destination; Buckman Tavern, the gathering place of the Lexington militia; and Munroe Tavern, British field office and hospital on April 19, 1775. The Society provides year-round history programming for all ages. The Society has an extensive archives of Lexington history through the years, as well as rich collections of objects spanning the years from the Town’s incorporation in 1713 to the present.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Munroe Tavern1332 Massachusetts AvenueLexington, MA 02420
DATE POSTED
February 12, 2020
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- History
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum 6 hours per month. Shifts are 12-4:30pm, 12-2pm, or 2-4:30pm.