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Living History
ORGANIZATION: Reinhardt University
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Living History Volunteers learn background information provided about the Appalachian Settlement area. Additionally, volunteers, dressed in period clothing, may have a talent or skill like blacksmithing, wood-working, spinning, or weaving that they can demonstrate their knowledge and skills for school field trip students or during special events.
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About Reinhardt University
Location:
Funk Heritage Center, 7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska, GA 30183, US
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Funk Heritage Center is tell the story of the early Appalachian Settlers and Southeastern Indians through educational programming and the collection, care and exhibition of art and artifacts.
Description
The Funk Heritage Center is part of Reinhardt University and operated by three full-time staff members, one part-time staff member, student workers, and volunteers. The F. James and Florrie G. Funk Heritage Center opened in 1999. The Georgia Legislature proclaimed the Funk Heritage Center as Georgia's Official Frontier and Southeastern Indian Interpretive Center and was signed by Governor Sonny Perdue in 2004. The Center includes the John H. Bennett Sr. and Ethel C. Bennett History Museum, a historic Appalachian Settlement and the Lou Reeta Barton Northcutt Walking Trail and Native Garden.
Volunteers include Docents, Living History, Library Assistant, Gardeners, Receptionist, Summer Camp Assistants and Special Event Guides. Some of the Living History Volunteers are Blacksmiths, Woodworkers, Musicians, Spinners and Gardeners. The Center conducts school museum tours, adult group tours and lectures.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Funk Heritage Center7300 Reinhardt College CircleWaleska, GA 30183
DATE POSTED
September 28, 2024
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Woodworking
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Up to 3 hours on days we have school tours. Possibly will be needed two days a week, mostly in the spring and fall, when we have scheduled tours.
- Comfortable talking in front of a group and groups of school children. Putting into practice good performance techniques such as projecting voice, speaking clearly, and planning presentation. Obtain appropriate period clothing.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- No Donation