Calling all History Lovers!
Help us bring the past back to life at Edwards Place! If you love history, Victorian homes, research, object preservation, antiques, or even acting, we would love your help! Enrich the community by sharing the story of Springfield’s social and domestic life of the nineteenth century in a variety of ways. The following opportunities are available:
· Docent: Share the history of Edwards Place with visitors as a tour guide through the house.
· Transcriber: Create digital transcription of 19th-century Edwards family correspondence.
· Researcher: Conduct research on the family and their friends at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library.
· Interpreter: Portray members of the family and their friends in 19th century costume at special events.
· Events: Victorian Teas, Haunted Nights of History, programs and other workshops.
· Costumes: Sew historically-accurate mid-1800s costumes for interpreters and portrayals.
There will be an informational meeting for prospective volunteers on May 7 at 10 am and again on May 10 at 7 pm. Volunteer training will begin in early June. Contact the SAA office with any questions.
"Volunteers are the heart of the Springfield Art Association!"
Are you interested in art? History? Libraries? Gallery exhibitions?
The Springfield Art Association is the place for you! There are so many different
departments, programs, and opportunities which which to get involved.
Please download and complete our Volunteer Form, or contact the
SAA Office: by phone (217-523-2631) or by e-mail, office@springfieldart.org.
Annual Events
Edwards Place Fine Art Fair
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Beaux Arts Ball
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Film Festival
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Education Department
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Art Outreach
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Family Art Night
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Workshops
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Edwards Place Historic Home
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Historic Interpreter
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Special Events
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Holiday Decorating
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Housekeeping
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Research
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Gallery of Art
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Exhibition Installation/Take Down
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Receptions
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Gallery Discovery Programs (school groups)
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Holiday Hall (retail)
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Michael Victor II Art Library
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Storytime Assistant
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Brown Bag Refreshments
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Book Sale
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Cataloging/Circulation
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Facilities & Grounds
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Workdays - our next one is June 5th!
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Carpentry Projects
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Maintenance
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Landscaping
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Boards & Committees
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SAA Board of Directors
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Education Committee
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Edwards Place Committee
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Exhibits/Collections Committee
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Library Committee
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Facilities and Grounds Committee
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Long Range Planning Committee
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Special Event Chair (Fine Art Fair, Beaux Arts Ball, Personalities Paint)
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