Description

Maryland Emancipation Day in commemoration of the 161st year (1864-2025) when Maryland Constitutional Convention wrote the third state constitution, which abolished slavery in Maryland, went into effect November 1, 1864.

Join us at the Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park to help with living history, archaeology hands-on activities, crafts, and old-fashioned games for children.

(Students can earn SSL hours also!)

Background check required: No

Minimum age of volunteers: 16

Volunteer Type: Adult, Family, Senior (55+), Youth, Student Service Learning, Group, Scout

Job Type: Event (1-7 days)

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Description

Step back in time to share your passion for history with visitors of all ages. Bring history to life as an Oakley Cabin tour guide.

Learn about the lives of Oakley Cabin's African American community following the end of the Civil War and Emancipation. Learn about the
Reconstruction Era, how people lived off natural resources, 19th century folk remedies and other living history demonstrations.

FREE training provided.

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Background check required: Yes

Minimum age of volunteers: 16

Volunteer Type: Adult, Senior (55+), Student Service Learning

Job Type: Long-term (6 months+)

Click here for details and to apply