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Natchez National Historical Park
Volunteer

Be a part of history at Natchez National Historical Park!  

 

We have abundant opportunities for volunteers, across a wide range of interests. Whether you can give one day for a special event or four days every week, we have a place for you. Volunteers of all ages are needed, and no special knowledge is required. 

 

Current needs for Melrose Estate and the William Johnson House include:

·     Processing historic books

·     Guiding tours

·     Staffing visitor centers/contact stations

·     Photography/videography

·     Gardening/landscape restoration

·     Operating a cash register

·     Maintenance projects (carpentry, painting, etc.)

·     Research/writing

·     Living history reenactments/costume assistance

·     Children’s activities/Junior Ranger program

·     Storytelling/reading to elementary students

·     Exhibit creation

·     Roving interpretation

·     Creation of a wildlife list for the Park

·     Your creative ideas will be considered!

 

Occasional special events requiring volunteers include:

  • Living history events such as “Christmas at Melrose” and “Politics on Parade”
  • Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration
  • Take Pride in America
  • Junior Ranger Summer Camp

 

If you are interested, give us a call and we will discuss the possibilities!

 

Contact Information:

Melissa Tynes. 601-446-8601 x 18.

e-mail.

 

Apply on-line:

http://search.networkforgood.org/results.aspx?catid=1&zipcode=39120&state=&newsearch

 

Sunset falls upon southwest Mississippi  

Did You Know?
Natchez is one of four Mississippi cities that have bridges over the Mississippi River. The other three are Vicksburg, Greenville and Tunica.

Last Updated: May 22, 2008 at 17:06 EST