Docents/Special Events/Research/Curatorial Assistants/Living History Interpreters/Lawn Maintenance
ORGANIZATION: FRIENDS OF JERUSALEM MILL INC
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Docents: Greet visitors and guide them through the Visitor Center - Museum, the General Store, or
the Civil War Room. Provide information about the history and operation of the village and answer
questions about the park. No prior knowledge of the village history or details about the park is
required.
Special events: Plan and organize. Collect tickets/admission, set up chairs, tables, canopies, etc.,
direct parking, assist pedestrian crossings, guide visitors, tear-down, etc. This can be a year-round
commitment or a one-event commitment.
Research/Curatorial Assistants: Identify and inventory artifacts; perform various research projects
online, at historical societies and archives; create displays, etc. Focus areas include genealogy,
architecture, archaeology, history and sociology. Most research can be done at home!
Living History Interpreters: In era-appropriate attire, share knowledge of various aspects of life in
the 18 th and 19 th century. Most immediate need is for a carpenter/woodworker/joiner, gunsmiths, toy demonstrator, cooper, tinsmith, gardeners/farmers, store clerks, tour guides, musicians, seamstresses, gardeners.
Lawn maintenance is performed every Thursday during the growing season, any time between 9:00 and 12:30. It includes walk-behind or riding mowing and weed-wacking. We have a lot of property to maintain, and that takes a lot of volunteers!
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About FRIENDS OF JERUSALEM MILL INC
Location:
PO BOX 237, KINGSVILLE, MD 21087, US
Mission Statement
The Friends of Jerusalem Mill (FOJM) was incorporated in 1986 by a group of local residents, as a 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) non-profit public charity for the purpose of preserving, restoring, and maintaining the historic Jerusalem Mill Village and using it as a living history destination for public awareness and education. FOJM’s mission is to inspire its community to engage in their shared history through the exploration and preservation of Jerusalem Mill Village and the surrounding Little Gunpowder Falls Valley.
Description
The village began taking shape before Harford County was established, and even before there was a United States of America. Today, the village still includes the Grist Mill, Miller’s House, Blacksmith Forge, Tenant House, McCourtney’s General Store, Jerusalem Mansion, Bank Barn, Springhouse, two-story Smokehouse/Dairy, and another residence. The Jericho Covered Bridge is located adjacent to the village. All of the buildings were built in the 1700s or 1800s, and are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. We provide educational opportunities regarding the village's historical, cultural, environmental, and natural resources. As a non-profit public charity, we rely on volunteers and generous donations to accomplish our mission. Our volunteers are our most valuable resource! There's a lot of rewarding work to be done at Jerusalem Mill Village, from building & ground maintenance and restoration to event management and living history, and everything in between.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Education & Literacy,
Environment
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
2813 Jerusalem RoadKingsville, MD 21087
(39.46215 ,-76.39082 )
DATE POSTED
June 7, 2025
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Curating
- Verbal / Written Communication
- History
- Storytelling
- Acting
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- at least monthly