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Sheldon Peck Homestead Docent

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ORGANIZATION: Lombard Historical Society

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The Sheldon Peck Homestead is the oldest home in Lombard, IL. Docents greet guests as they enter the homestead, answer questions, and provide a welcoming environment. Volunteers must be able to work independently.

Training is provided.

The Peck Homestead is registered on the National Park Service Network to Freedom as a verified stop on the Underground Railroad. Sheldon Peck was an abolitionist and an itinerant folk artist. This home tells the story of folk art through the eyes of Sheldon Peck. Visit the gallery telling the story of the abolitionist movement in the Chicago area.

The Sheldon Peck Homestead is open Tues, TH & Sat from 12 - 4 pm.

Located at the southwest corner of St. Charles Road and Grace Street in Lombard, Illinois.

355 East Parkside Avenue
Lombard, IL 60148

1 Shift

  • afternoon / 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
    Volunteers are needed for Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays February through Novemeber
  • NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About Lombard Historical Society

Location:

23 W MAPLE ST, LOMBARD, IL 60148, US

Mission Statement

Collection, preservation, interpretation, and presentation of Lombard's history.

Description

The Lombard Historical Society celebrates Lombard's heritage by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Lombard and operates the Victorian Cottage Museum, the Carriage House and the Society’s Archives at 23 W. Maple Street, and the Sheldon Peck Homestead, a National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Site, at 355 E. Parkside Avenue in Lombard.

The Lombard Cemetery (formerly Babcock’s Grove Cemetery) is maintained by the Lombard Cemetery Committee which is composed of members from the Lombard Park District, Lombard Historic Commission, Lombard Historical Society, the Lombard Garden Club and the Village of Lombard.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Arts & Culture, Community

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift

WHERE

355 E Parkside AveLombard, IL 60148

(41.88871,-88.00871)
 

DATE POSTED

April 17, 2024

SKILLS

  • History
  • People Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • General Education
  • Customer Service

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • At least one 4 hour shift per month to be considered in good standing. We require a commitment of 6 months

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