Get Involved!
Volunteer with the New Castle Historical Society to help the Society while expanding your skills and knowledge. Work with your neighbors and bring the history of New Castle to life. It's a win-win!

  • Assist in cataloging and preserving the collections by working with the curatorial staff. Collections include textiles, photographs, works on paper, ceramics, furniture and much more

  • Serve on program committees to plan events or tours for members and the public

  • Help with office tasks, such as mailings and special projects

  • Write news releases and publicity pieces for Society events

  • Greet guests and members as hospitality volunteers at special events

  • Join Society members in "dressing" the houses for special events, including Christmas

  • Serve as a tour host during open houses for A Day in Old New Castle and other events

  • Research the history of items and events connected with the Society's holdings

  • Work to expand membership as part of the Membership Committee

  • Develop proposals and grant applications for Corporate and Foundation funding

  • Work on the 1930s Colonial Revival Garden and on and on...fresh ideas and new faces are always welcome!

Have a special interest or skill that does not fall into one of the above categories? Just email our executive director at mconnolly@newcastlehistory.org. We will do our best to find you a match with the Society's needs.