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Living History Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Patrick Henry's Red Hill
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Living History volunteers are essential to educating schoolchildren at Red Hill. As a volunteer, you are able to give tours of the property and demonstrate 18th century trades to children between the ages of eight and eighteen!
Guides can choose to assist with traditional trades such as pottery making, tin punching, flax production, Colonial children's games, and more. Volunteers can also give tours of the historic buildings when living history is not being offered.
Living History volunteers are able to engage with children and adults in a hands-on setting, providing a memorable experience in a unique, ever-changing work environment. Optional 18th century costumes are provided.
Benefits of being a Red Hill volunteer
- Learn about Red Hill, Patrick Henry, Black history, and life in the late 18th century
- Apply the knowledge, skills, and abilities you have developed to enhance and have an impact on families, youth, and schools who visit.
- Meet people with common interests.
- Help people from diverse backgrounds by introducing them to the many real and virtual opportunities and experiences available on the estate.
- Earn a discount for use at the Red Hill Gift Shop.
- Know that you make a difference!
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About Patrick Henry's Red Hill
Location:
1250 RED HILL RD, BROOKNEAL, VA 24528, US
Mission Statement
Patrick Henry's Red Hill promotes educational and research programs about the life, character, times, philosophy, and legacy of Patrick Henry. As part of that mission, Red Hill, Patrick Henry’s last home and burial place, is maintained and interpreted as a historic site and museum.
Description
Patrick Henry's Red Hill, stewarded by the Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation, was founded in 1944 to care for Red Hill and establish it as a National Memorial to Patrick Henry. After acquiring Red Hill from the Henry family, the Foundation began the process of restoring the property and constructing a museum to house what is now the largest collection of Patrick Henry-related artifacts in the world.
Today, Red Hill includes Patrick Henry’s grave and law office, his reconstructed house and other outbuildings, rare artifacts in the E. Stuart James Grant Museum Room, and a growing network of interpretive scenic trails. Educational programs such as living history days, school field trips, adult lectures, and museum exhibitions provide ample opportunities for community engagement and education.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Children & Youth,
Education & Literacy
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1250 Red Hill RoadBrookneal, VA 24528
(37.03226 ,-78.89862 )
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Adult Education
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 10
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum three (3) hours per month.