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The Orleans Historical Society has been dedicated to preserving our Town's heritage, respecting our past, and making our history and culture available to both residents and visitors since 1958.
Help manage member and donor databases; Help with mailings; General office support.
Weekly, Monthly
Teens, Adults
Individuals
Office work
Research
Research the town's history- either in response to inquiries from the public or to help exhibits or other interpretative project. Help with exhibit planning.
Weekly, Monthly
Teens, Adults
Individuals
Office work
Special Events
Help develop new programs and programming; promote special events; Help with event Set-up & Breakdown, welcome visitors, help visitors with questions or directions, other duties as appropriate that deal with providing customer service to guests
Occasional
Teens, Adults
Individuals
Event support
Collections
Enter information into our collections database (cataloging); Inventory our collection. Research biographical information; Catalog new accessions.
Weekly, Monthly
Teens, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Public relations:
Help promote special events and programs around town and online.
Occasional
Teens, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Visitor Services
Greeting visitors at Meeting House/ CG 36500. Short tours, answer inquiries, handle store sales (also help with store inventory, other projects).
Weekly, Monthly
Teens, Adults
Individuals
Office work, Indoor
Building & Grounds
Maintain plantings around the Meeting House. Help with maintenance projects.
Weekly, Monthly
Adults
Individuals
Indoor, Outdoor
Archives
Process archival collections , enter information into our collections database.
Weekly, Monthly
Teens, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Fundraising & Community
Research grant opportunities for funding; Write and send letters of solicitation for special events; Promote museum offerings to the community.
Weekly, Monthly
Teens, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
How you help
Are you looking for ways to make worthwhile contributions to your town and pass along its wonderful history to others? The Orleans Historical Society needs volunteers. Donating your time, interest, and energy can help the Museum in diverse ways to advance understanding of the unique history of Orleans.
About us
Orleans Historical Society's museum offers programs and exhibits about the history of the Cape Cod town of Orleans, MA, plus the historic Motor Lifeboat CG36500 featured in movie "The Finest Hours". The Meeting house can be rented for events/weddings.
