- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
Hawken House Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: WEBSTER GROVES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
Docents will be asked to learn and be able to educate others about the architecture and collections of the Historic Hawken House, the Hawken Family, the Hawken Rifle, Webster Groves, and Saint Louis History as well as culture and customs of the Post-Civil War period in Missouri.
- Private tours are by appointment and are typically scheduled with plenty of notice.
- Private tours usually take up to one hour per scheduled event.
- Larger group tours are possible.
- Day-long events happen from time to time.
- Volunteers ALWAYS have the opportunity to accept or decline participation in a tour or event.
- Guides/Docents must be able to stand for up to an hour at a time and navigate stairs.
More opportunities with WEBSTER GROVES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About WEBSTER GROVES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Location:
1155 S ROCK HILL RD, WEBSTER GRVS, MO 63119, US
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Webster Groves Historical Society is to promote, preserve, and enhance the historical heritage of the Webster Groves, Missouri area, including the management, operation, and preservation of the Christopher and Mary Ann Hawken House and the Hawken Place facilities.
Description
The Hawken House was the home of Christopher and Mary Ann Hawken. It was built in 1867 and owned by the Hawken family until 1912. Several other families later called this house their home until it was purchased by the Webster Groves Historical Society and moved to its current location in 1970. Graciously furnished to reflect a post-Civil War home of a gentleman farmer, the Hawken House Museum preserves the artifacts and the stories of the Hawken family’s era. Today, the beautifully restored Hawken House with its elegant period furnishings is open to the public for tours, and our extensive Archive devoted to local history is maintained just a few feet away in the 30-year old History Barn that also houses the Hearth Room, a community event venue with seating for 120.
We are seeking volunteers to assist us with programming, events, tours, archive management, landscaping, Architectural Preservation, historical research, collections management, and general office assistance.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1155 South Rock HIll RoadWebster Groves, MO 63119
DATE POSTED
January 17, 2024
SKILLS
- General Education
- Teaching / Instruction
- Data Entry
- Curating
- History
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Time commitment varies by tours scheduled. There are flexible hours for the upkeep of this historic home.
- Must be able to stand, navigate stairs and be comfortable talking in groups.