Interpret the Past, Educate the Present: Museum Docent Workshop/Training

Interpret the Past, Educate the Present: Museum Docent Workshop/Training

4/6/2024 to 4/6/2024 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Program Location: Museum of the Grand Prairie, 950 N. Lombard St. Mahomet, IL 61853

Do you have a passion for history and want to pass it on to others? Attend this training session and workshop to learn foundational skills necessary to become a great docent!

Museum docents are tour guides who offer educational context to museum exhibits. Participants will receive useful resources, as well as tips & tricks to lead an engaging museum tour. This workshop is highly encouraged for beginners and anyone interested in the field of public history. If you cannot attend this workshop/training, another session is available March 16.

Later this spring, there will be an optional meeting for discussion of ideas and questions on May 17.

Ages 16 & up. FREE. RSVP by April 3 at ccfpd.org.

For more info: (217) 586-2612 or jbien@ccfpd.org.