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5 people are interested
Cherry Hill Barn Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: FRIENDS OF CHERRY HILL FOUNDATION INC
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5 people are interested
The Cherry Hill Historic House and Farm Museum is looking for volunteers to lead guided tours for the public at this historic house museum, located in Falls Church, Virginia.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Leading our children’s corn grinding program, educating small children on the tools, and assisting them through the process
- Engage visitors in dialogue and answer questions.
- Ensuring the safety and security of the museum and its collections during tours and programs.
- Attending training with museum staff.
- Assist in event and program preparation as necessary (setting out signs, materials, etc.)
Supervisor:
Cherry Hill Coordinator
Qualifications:
- Enjoy working with the families and small children in a museum setting.
- Comfortable working outdoors in hot and cold temperatures
- Knowledge of American and/or Virginia history is preferred, but not required.
- This opportunity is for ages 16 & up.
Training:
Training and guidance will be provided by museum staff. A docent handbook that includes a history of the site and other operational materials is provided during training.
More opportunities with FRIENDS OF CHERRY HILL FOUNDATION INC
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About FRIENDS OF CHERRY HILL FOUNDATION INC
Location:
312 PARK AVE, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Friends of Cherry Hill Foundation is to preserve and protect the integrity of the mid-19th century house, barn, and outbuildings along with support educational programs that increase appreciation for life in mid-19th century rural Virginia when the Blaisdells, a middle-class farming family, lived at Cherry Hill between 1856 and 1868.
Description
Cherry Hill Farmhouse was completed in 1845. The well-preserved house is an example of a Greek Revival Style framed home of the period. Today the house is fully furnished with antiques of the mid-19th century. Historic interpretations of the house focus primarily on the time period 1856-1865 when the Blaisdell family lived at Cherry Hill.
Today, reenactments, concerts, readings, lectures, workshops, teas, and private events take place at Cherry Hill throughout the year. The house is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm however we strongly encourage visitors to call ahead to ensure tour availability or visit during our Open House hours scheduled Saturdays April through October from 10 am- 12 pm. Special tours can be arranged for large groups, scout troops, and school children. Cherry Hill can also be rented for special occasions. The house and surrounding park provide a lovely setting for wedding receptions and small parties.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
312 Park AveFalls Church, VA 22310
DATE POSTED
April 11, 2022
SKILLS
- Program Management
- History
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers will be expected to commit regularly but there are no minimum hours required. Volunteers sign up for shifts on Saturday mornings, 10 a.m. to noon, from April through October.