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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station Docent / Interpreter
ORGANIZATION: Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station
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3 people are interested
Docents provide general knowledge on the Museum's campus and collections to visitors.
Interpreters interact directly with visitors in facilitating education and public programs.
Functions and Responsibilities:
* To courteously greet visitors, answer questions, assist with general information and inquiries while developing knowledge and demonstrate visitor-friendly behavior
* To educate visitors about the site, collections and exhibits of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station
* Facilitate education, public and outreach programming
* Support staff in daily operation of museum
* Communicate effectively and use good judgment and discretion
More opportunities with Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station
Location:
2711 Maryland Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043, US
Mission Statement
Comprised of the oldest and most comprehensive collection of railroad history in the Western Hemisphere, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum, Inc. is a unique cultural and educational asset for the city and the region. An unparalleled roster of the 19th and 20th century railroad equipment, original shop buildings, and surviving tracks at the historic Mt. Clare and Ellicott City sites provide an integrated resource to present virtually every aspect of American railroad development and its impact on our society, culture and economy.
Description
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station is the oldest surviving railroad station in America, and was the original terminus of the first 13 miles of commercial railroad in the country. The site features the Main Depot building, constructed in 1830-31; the freight house, designed by E. Francis Baldwin and built in 1855; a replica of the first horse-drawn passenger rail car, the Pioneer; and a 1927 "I-5" Caboose.
Housed in the freight house is a 40-foot HO-gauge model train layout showing the original thirteen miles of commercial rail track stretching from Baltimore to Ellicott Mills. The operating layout features an introductory video and light show.
Living historians tell the story of the development of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, the nation' s first common carrier railroad, and its impact on Ellicott City between 1827 and 1868.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2711 Maryland AvenueEllicott City, MD 21043
DATE POSTED
June 30, 2016
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- At least one day a month