Published 3 months ago

Newly revived Caribou museum recruits senior citizens to help it stay open

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The Whittier Museum reopened last year after a three-year COVID hiatus. The museum has yet to find people to serve as docents, volunteer tour guides and historical experts. The Historical Society is targeting adults aged 55 and older for the docent training. A $7,000 grant from the Davis Family Foundation will cover travel costs.

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Bangor Daily News

Newly revived Caribou museum recruits senior citizens to help it stay open

CARIBOU, Maine – The Caribou Historical Society reopened its museum last year after a three-year COVID hiatus, with volunteers wanting to grow enthusiasm for local history and expand their community presence. The Whittier Museum’s group of four volunteer board members were energized and ready to educate younger generations about Caribou’s history. They helped Caribou eighth graders create podcasts based on interviews with retired educators, and …

3 months ago·Bangor, United States

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