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7 people are interested
Archives and Collections Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
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7 people are interested
Are you passionate about old stuff? Do you like seeing photographs of old trains? Do you want to see papers written by someone over a hundred years ago?
Then our Archives and Collections volunteer position is right for you. Join the Southern Museum's Curator and Archivsit and help us perserve history and connect future generations with the past. We might even need help in some new exhibits coming to the Southern soon!
In-person volunteer commitment
Qualifications:
- 18 years or older
- Excellent research, writing and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Can pick up and carry over 30lb
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About Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
Location:
2829 Cherokee St, KENNESAW, GA 30144, US
Mission Statement
The mission of The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History is to collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts relating to the role of locomotives in the history of the South. Civil War railroad history, featuring the Great Locomotive Chase and the Civil War locomotive the General, and the manufacture and operation of locomotives during the post Civil War industrialization of the South, will be highlighted through the presentation of exhibits, educational programs relating to the Civil War, the Glover Steam Locomotive Collection, modern railroads, and railroading in the South.
Description
The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, 22 miles north of downtown Atlanta. The Southern Museum is part of the Smithsonian Affiliations Program and includes Civil War and railroad exhibitions, an early 20th century locomotive factory, a library/archive, and the Jolley Education Center.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2829 Cherokee StKENNESAW, GA 30144
DATE POSTED
September 26, 2024
SKILLS
- Library Sciences
- Data Entry
- Curating
- Anthropology
- History
- Research
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 40 hours
- We require a background check through the City of Kennesaw. We'll work with your schedule.