Become a Hays House Volunteer!
If you are fascinated by history, old buildings, and period clothing, and you want
to be part of something special in Harford County, consider becoming a Hays House
volunteer. Our volunteers serve the Hay House Museum in many essential capacities.
We always welcome new docents (tour guides) and anyone who can help with
public relations, event planning, hands-on history, gardening, old-fashioned housekeeping,
our junior docent program, fund raising, maintenance, and more (there’s always more!).
Whether you want to volunteer a little or a lot, we would love to talk with you
about all the opportunities that are available. Call 410-838-7691 and ask to
speak with the Hays House Chair, or complete our INFORMATION REQUEST FORM.
Volunteers can get valuable hands-on experience with antique and vintage
clothing. In this picture, costume expert Colleen Callahan is teaching volunteer
Kathy Scholl to make custom mannequins for our With This Ring wedding
dress display in 2006.
We have an active “junior” docent program for youth! Hannah
is learning to sew, and Sara (left) and Lauren (right) entertain guest with
music on the Hays House lawn.
Our volunteers make it ALL happen! Betsy, Ceil, Donna, and Rich help
out during the Grandma’s Apron event in June 2007.
Kathy Scholl takes visitors on a tour of the latest fashion exhibit.
Susan and her Mom Judy “working” at the Ice Cream Social 2007.
| Valorie Baker earned a cash award for herself and the Hays House
from the Soroptomist International of Bel Air for her volunteer work at the Hays House as a docent.
Valorie is second from the left. Valorie's parents are at the extreme right and left.
Mary Baker is also a docent. Stephanie Borneman, who nominated Valorie,
is second from the right. (Spring 2006) |
Items that could be donated:
See Future Plans.
- Furniture and furnishing, 1788-1825
- Hardware, 1788-1825
- Paintings, 1788-1825
In addition, we are seeking money for restoration of interior of the Hays House.
If you can provide your time or talent, or donate items or money for the purchase of needed items,
please contact us on the form below or telephone 410-838-7691.
BECOME A HAYS HOUSE TOUR GUIDE
DO YOU LOVE HISTORY?
Do you love old buildings?
Do you want to be a part of something special in Harford County?
Then, become a docent (tour guide) at the Hays House Museum. You will
be part of a team
that guides visitors through Bel Air's only Colonial Period house that is open to the public. The
Hays House is open on Sunday afternoons, and you will be "on duty" approximately once every
six weeks. Training is provided. Colonial costume is optional, but encouraged.
Be part of this project to educate, and to preserve our history . . . for us and for our
children!
Thank you for any help that you can provide.
If you would like to assist the Hays House Project, please complete our
INFORMATION REQUEST FORM and a representative from the Hays House will contact you.
Receiving a Donation,
Photographed in October 2003
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