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57 people are interested
Museum Docent
ORGANIZATION: Historic Speedwell
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57 people are interested
Historic Speedwell, a history museum located in Morristown, NJ, seeks outgoing, energetic, independent individuals to assist as volunteers for the site. Volunteers will participate in giving tours of the Homestead Estate of Stephen Vail (1780-1864), including the Factory, a National Historic Landmark; assist with school and public programs; support the activities of the collections department; and carry out clerical duties as needed. All volunteers will work closely with staff members to achieve the overall goals of the site. We are looking for people able to volunteer 12 hours a month during our open period, Wednesday to Sunday, from April through October.
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About Historic Speedwell
Location:
333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Morris County Park Commission's Historic Speedwell, a National Historic Landmark site, is to advance public awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the site and its historical significance, which includes: the perfection of the telegraph and its role in the development of communications, the domestic and industrial life of Stephen Vail (1780-1864) and his family, and the history of the Speedwell Ironworks. Historic Speedwell pursues its mission through restoration of the site, artifact collections, exhibits, guided tours, school programs, and special event programming. Historic Speedwell reflects and complements the goals of the Morris County Park Commission, which include preserving local heritage and protecting open space, while maintaining its historic role in the global development of telecommunications.
Description
A 7.5 acre National Historic Landmark site preserving the homestead farm of Judge Stephen Vail. The site has 9 buildings. The site is open to the public from April-October on Wednesdays through Sundays. Group and school tours are available by prior arrangment.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Historic Speedwell333 Speedwell AveMorristown, NJ 07960
DATE POSTED
April 4, 2015
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- General Education
- History
- People Skills
- Storytelling
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
N/A