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Spots available: 10+
Historic House Museum Interpreter
ORGANIZATION: SMITHFIELD-PRESTON FOUNDATION
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Spots available: 10+
Present interpretation of an 18th century historic house museum in Blacksburg, Virginia and help operate the museum store. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to develop period clothing impressions in consultation and with the help of site staff to make history come alive for visitors. Training in interpretative program development and presentation, as well as in customer service and point of sale software for gift shop sales will be provided. Cultivate your passion for recreating history and have fun supporting a national historic site.
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About SMITHFIELD-PRESTON FOUNDATION
Location:
1000 SMITHFIELD PLANTATION RD, 1000 Smithfield Plantation Road, BLACKSBURG, VA 24060, US
Mission Statement
Historic Smithfield seeks to inspire a new generation of Americans through the stories and values of the Preston Family and all those who lived at Smithfield. These values are liberty, courage, leadership, education, and justice.
Description
Historic Smithfield, located right next to Virginia Tech, and just off of US 460, is seeking volunteers and student volunteers for multiple service opportunities this season. Smithfield is a plantation house outside Blacksburg, Virginia, built from 1772 to 1774 by Col. William Preston to be his residence and the headquarters of his farm.
It was the birthplace of two Virginia Governors: James Patton Preston and John B. Floyd. The house remained a family home until 1959 when the home was donated to the APVA.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture
WHEN
Sat Dec 14, 2024 - Fri Feb 14, 2025
12:00 AM - 05:00 PM
WHERE
1000 Merry Oak RoadBlacksburg, VA 24084
(37.107 ,-80.6852 )
DATE POSTED
November 23, 2024
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Sewing
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
N/A
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- No Donation