Interested in your community’s history?  Like talking to people?  Don’t like talking to people, but like looking at old artifacts, photographs and letters?  Then join the DeKalb County History Center for a volunteer orientation on Saturday, April 20  at 9:30 at the Sycamore Public Library. Don’t feel you have to be an expert in local history to participate!

All volunteers, new and old, are encouraged to attend. During the training volunteers will be given an overview of the plans for the Smithsonian exhibit “Crossroads: Change in Rural America,” related programs, and the Joiner History Room. Then, Lisa Dietrich from Network of Nations will also present. Topics such as volunteer etiquette and how to sign up will be covered.

Why volunteer? With the expanded hours of the History Center, additional volunteers are needed to help greet guests and assist at the Joiner History Room. The History Center is looking for people to volunteer from 10:00 – 5:00 Tuesday – Saturday and 1:00 – 5:00 on Sundays (Sunday hours are only May 19 – June 16 while the Smithsonian exhibit is on display).  Greeters and docents (tour guides) are needed. “Behind the scenes” volunteers are needed for database projects, filing, copying, researching, and writing.  There are also special events where your help is only needed for a few hours once a year.

Please call if you would like additional information 815-895-5762 or info@dekalbcountyhistory,org.  The DeKalb County History Center is located at 1730 N. Main Street in Sycamore.

The grand opening is planned for Saturday, May 11, 2019.