- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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15 people are interested
Hawken House Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: WEBSTER GROVES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
15 people are interested
The Webster Groves Historical Society can match you with a volunteer role based on your skills, comfort, and interest.
- We need help with household chores around the historic Hawken House which include what you probably do in your own home: dusting, vacuuming, polishing floors, polishing silver etc.
- We need gardening help with the front perennial bed and the side shade gardens. Gardening help includes repairing brick edging, pulling weeds, mulching, edging, and planting.
- We need more docents to help with tours. We will train you with all you need to know.
- We need someone to work with our librarian to inventory items in our collection.
- We need help creating fundraising events.
- We need grant writing help.
- We need research help.
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
May 1, 2024
SKILLS
- Library Sciences
- Landscaping
- Housekeeping
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Time commitment is up to you. Hours are flexible. If you work inside the Hawken House, you will need to coordinate with the house manager for access.
- Must be able to stand, navigate stairs and be comfortable talking in groups.