Call for docents for our Hoyt Barnum Colonial Life Program – including anyone with Weaving and Spinning expertise

The Society presents a Colonial Life program for second grade students at the Hoyt Barnum House.

Given in the fall and spring for more than 500 students a year, it is popular with both teachers and students. Many parent chaperones have never been to the House and often come back with their families for a private tour.  All in all, this program has helped the Society meet its educational mission.

Currently we give the program in three parts, starting with an overview of the House's history, the family, and what life was like for children living back then.  A second part deals with the interior, including the hearth and sleeping quarters, and family life.  The third part is a visit to the blacksmith, represented by docent Jim Freebairn.  Virtual tour.

We are in need of additional docents.  Presentations are by appointment and take an hour and a half each.  Often we do back to back presentations, so the time commitment could be up to three hours.  On the other hand, this is not a weekly commitment.  We provide full training.

We would especially love to find someone with knowledge of weaving and spinning – we have spinning wheels and looms set up, but do not have a docent with expertise in this field.

Interested in helping?  Contact Jane Flounders or leave a message at the office, 329-1183.