Museum Exhibit Docent - Middletown
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We are seeking museum docents on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays to showcase our historic houses and exhibitions in Middletown. Docents will monitor the flow of patrons through the self-guided spaces. Whether you are social or shy, we have the perfect fit for you! The Monmouth County Historical Association owns and operates two neighboring historic houses in Middletown: Marlpit Hall and the Taylor-Butler House. Marlpit Hall houses MCHA's award-winning exhibit Beneath the Floorboards: Whispers of the Enslaved at Marlpit Hall which examines the lives of the enslaved individuals who resided at the property and what the institution of slavery looked like in the county. The spacious Taylor-Butler house currently hosts three gallery exhibits, including Edward Taylor: Through the Eyes of a 19th-century Photographer which displays photographs of the property and the surrounding Middletown Village.Docent shifts are available Friday-Sunday and are from 1:00-4:00 PM. You will be able to select when and where you would like to volunteer.We hope you consider joining our fantastic team of MCHA volunteers, where you can be a part of history!
About MONMOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
MCHA has become a multi-faceted organization comprising our Museum, Research Library & Archives in Freehold and five Historic House Museums throughout Monmouth County. Our exhibits, lectures ,and special events help us to provide a variety of opportunities for people of all ages to engage in learning about and appreciating the interesting history and cultural heritage of our unique area.In October 2021, MCHA opened a new semi-permanent exhibit, "Beneath the Floorboards: Whispers of the Enslaved at Marlpit Hall" in Middletown, NJ. This exhibition reinterprets this colonial-era historic house, including the stories of the enslaved African Americans who once resided there. We are actively seeking docents interested in supporting this exhibit and other educational programs at MCHA. Learn more at https://www.monmouthhistory.org/beneath-the-floorboards.Additional educational programs are offered at each Historic House Museum, which includes guided tours by docents. Volunteers are needed to staff our Historic House Museums on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Training and support are provided for these positions.Volunteer hours are at your discretion and contingent on the projects that interest you, ranging from once or twice a year to every week. The Association staff is flexible and willing to work with your schedule to find the ideal situation for each volunteer.
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