ROCKINGHAM, Vt. — As the Rockingham Meetinghouse prepares to open for the 2018 season, the town is looking for one or more persons willing to work as docents at this national historic landmark.
The role of the docents is to guide visitors and offer additional information about the architecture and history of the building.
The meetinghouse, constructed between 1787 and 1801, is the oldest public building in Vermont that still exists in a condition close to its original state. It served as both a place of worship and the town hall until 1869, and was then abandoned for several decades before its restoration in 1906.
The meetinghouse today is owned by the Town of Rockingham and is open to the public daily from Memorial Day through Columbus Day.
Those applying must be available to work one or two days per week, including Saturdays, throughout the season. An interest in local history and the ability to interact with visitors are required. Training will be offered. Those interested should contact Rockingham Development Director Gary Fox at (802) 376-5425 or [email protected].
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