- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Victorian Tea Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
4 people are interested
Serve lavish tea parties and pour from luxurious silver service sets and plate/distribute dainty tea sandwiches. Also, enjoy the lectures on various topics that you are preparing for.
The time commitment can range from 3-4 hours on an as-needed basis.
In the summer teas are held every Tuesday afternoon, as well as throughout the week for private groups. Throughout the off-season, teas are held on weekend afternoons sporadically. We are flexible if this your interest is in assisting once a month or more frequently.
More opportunities with Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum
Location:
104 WALKER ST, LENOX, MA 01240, US
Mission Statement
Ventfort Hall's mission is to preserve this Gilded Age "cottage" built for Sarah and George Morgan in Lenox, Massachusetts in 1893, for its continued use and enjoyment by future generations. Ventfort Hall's Museum of the Gilded Age seeks to educate people on the social changes which took place in America during the Gilded Age, through tours, lectures, exhibits, performances, and other events, and inspire an interest in preserving Gilded Age history, which has so profoundly affected the shape of modern society.
Description
Ventfort Hall is a mansion in Lenox MA, built in the Jacobean Revival-style, which once belonged to Sarah and George Morgan. The house has gone through several incarnations since the Morgans resided here, including as a lodging called Festival House in the 1950s, which was a temporary home for several artists and musicians. About half of the house is restored and furnished with period antiques. Restoration is an ongoing process. The mansion also houses a Gilded Age museum, which includes portraits, china, and a fan collection donated by the Foster family, as well as an exhibit on the Titanic and a collection of Gilded Age wedding dresses. We are looking to bring in a variety of new exhibits to the museum.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
104 Walker StreetLenox, MA 01240
DATE POSTED
July 19, 2023
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- Time commitment is roughly 3-4 hours at once, likely on a monthly basis (or more frequently if interested).
- Full training is provided on site. No skills are required. Good communication and people skills are a plus.