Become a part of history at the John Bell House!
First State Heritage Park welcomes volunteers to bring the history of the John Bell House to life as interpreters! You can help visitors really feel like they are walking into a house from the 18th Century.
Experience and knowledge are welcome, but not required. All you need is an eagerness to learn and a passion for local and regional history! We’d love to see you there!
As a volunteer interpreter, you can:
- Dress in colonial era reproduction clothing
- Learn about and perform the daily chores and trades necessary for the upkeep of a modest colonial household, such as laundry and yarn-making
- Care for and maintain the park’s three vegetable and herb gardens, including the Colonial Garden, Enslaved Person’s Garden, and Indigenous Garden
- Greet and welcome visitors to the John Bell House
- Give visitors tours of the park after providing park staff with an initial test tour
The John Bell House at First State Heritage Park was built in the mid-1700s and offers a glimpse into the everyday life of Dover’s earliest days. Learn about marching Revolutionaries, Freedom Seekers, Suffragists, and more, and bring their stories to life!
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in local history, storytelling, and programming. We are grateful for all of our volunteers who help us create a welcoming atmosphere at our park!
