From staff reports
The Beaufort History Museum has multiple openings for volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors.
The Museum’s Board members are civic-minded individuals who share a passion for local history. Due to recent retirements and term expirations, the museum has an urgent need for candidates with strong secretarial, financial and grant writing skills.
The Beaufort History Museum manages the City of Beaufort’s collection of artifacts and traces its organizational roots to the 1930s. Its aim is to preserve and promote the 500-year history of the city and surrounding areas, for the education and enjoyment of both visitors and residents alike. It does this not only by showcasing its collection of artifacts and informational displays at its location at the Arsenal in the heart of Beaufort’s historic district, but also by sponsoring living history events, lecture series on a broad range of historical topics and personalities, and its partnerships with other history-minded organizations.
The Museum is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization, and the board of directors is a working board. “We’re looking for individuals who like to roll up their sleeves and help tell Beaufort’s story,” Beaufort History Museum President Kathryn Mixon said.
In addition, Board members are expected to attend monthly board meetings, serve on committees, and help with various events, and are required to maintain an active Museum membership. Most directors commit an average of three to five hours per week to support the museum’s objectives, she said.
To learn more about the Museum visit its website, www.beauforthistorymuseum.com. And, if interested in pursuing this opportunity send a brief summary of your qualifications and interests to kathryn.mixon@beauforthistorymuseum.com.
