In August, members of the Greater Princeton branch of AYLUS (GPA) served at Morven Museum & Garden (55 Stockton Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540; Phone 609-924-8144; Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10am–4pm).
A National Historic Landmark, Morven is on five pristine acres in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey. The home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and former New Jersey Governor’s Mansion, Morven showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Garden State through regular exhibitions, educational programs, and special events.
History is an anchor to the past and a beacon to the future. Preserving and examining the past is vital for educating good citizens who will build a greater society. One day all citizens will know and understand America’s history and pursue civic duty actively and responsibly. The Museum & garden is to preserve and celebrate Morven’s legacy by sharing its authentic stories.
The Morven Museum is looking for enthusiastic, outgoing volunteers to work as docents/tour-guides and gardeners. Docents are trained to conduct tours for visitors that promote a deeper understanding of the role Morven played in American and New Jersey history. The museum is open for tours Wednesday through Sunday. The minimum commitment is two four-hour shifts per month.
With the garden curators, Charlie and Louise, GPA members volunteered at Morven to pick and bag vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, kales, okras, and eggplants. They also dug up potatoes and transported the dirt in a wheelbarrow. They harvested a lot of vegetables for donation to Arm in Arm, a local food pantry.
If interested, email your completed volunteer application to Debra Lampert-Rudman, Curator of Education and Public Programs, dlampertrudman@morven.org
GPA volunteers included
(8/2, Delivering Harvest to Arm in Arm Pantry, 2 hrs): Larry Hu, Ziqi Zhang, Daniel Chan, Adam Jiang, Brian Jiang, Gloria Wang, and more.
(8/3, Watering Helpers, 2 hrs): Ryan Tian, Tiffany Tian, and more.
