Orleans Historical Society
| Our mission | 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. |
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| Needs |
ResearchResearch the town's history- either in response to inquiries from the public or to help exhibits or other interpretative project. Help with exhibit planning.CollectionsEnter information into our collections database (cataloging); Inventory our collection. Research biographical information; Catalog new accessions.ArchivesProcess archival collections , enter information into our collections database.Special EventsHelp 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 guestsAdministrationHelp manage member and donor databases; Help with mailings; General office support.Building & GroundsMaintain plantings around the Meeting House. Help with maintenance projects.Fundraising & CommunityResearch grant opportunities for funding; Write and send letters of solicitation for special events; Promote museum offerings to the community.Public relations:Help promote special events and programs around town and online.Visitor ServicesGreeting visitors at Meeting House/ CG 36500. Short tours, answer inquiries, handle store sales (also help with store inventory, other projects). |
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| How you help |
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| 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. |
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