Branford Historical Society
Board Member
Posted 4 months ago
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Description
Board members provide strategic leadership and governance oversight for the Branford Historical Society and Harrison House Museum. As a member of our all-volunteer board, you will help guide the organization’s mission, ensure fiscal responsibility, & support initiatives that advance historical preservation and community education.
Key responsibilities:
-Attend monthly board meetings (typically 2 hours)
-Participate in fundraising activities & donor cultivation
-Provide input on educational programs & community events
-Assist with event planning & execution as needed
-Work on a team
The right person should have a genuine interest in local history & historic preservation
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About Branford Historical Society
We are NOT an old-fashioned historical society! We have fun and we educate! Typical volunteer opportunities every year: · Hosting groups of giggling third-graders who learn about life in 1724 (the year our Harrison House was built) · Decorating Harrison House for members to enjoy fragrant mulled cider, delicious desserts and snacks, and live music at our annual Holiday party · Celebrating historical milestones (such as the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Branford in 1724), · Helping with organizing members-only tours at cool places like Branford's Center Cemetery (established 1645!) · Preparing and serving our traditional Strawberry Shortcake (a Townwide favorite!) at every Branford Festival And there are plenty of other opportunities, whether in front of the public or working quietly by yourself - from being a guide at Harrison House to helping to scan & archive old documents. Contact us and let us know what YOU'D enjoy, and we'll work with you to find the right fit.