Macculloch Hall Historical Museum
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum preserves the history of the Macculloch-Miller families and the Morris area community, and the legacy of its founder W. Parsons Todd, through its historic site collections, exhibits, educational and cultural programs. The Museum is a not-for-profit educational affiliate of the W. Parsons Todd Foundation.
Description:
Macculloch Hall is an 1810 Federal-style mansion located in Morristown’s historic district. Five generations of the Macculloch family and their descendants occupied “the Old House” before W. Parsons Todd purchased it in 1947 for the purposes of establishing a museum. Today, the site features ten period rooms, four exhibit galleries and the oldest gardens in Morris County. The Museum’s collection includes W. Parsons Todd’s legacy of largely American and English fine and decorative arts, a Macculloch Family archive as well as some family furnishings, and the world’s largest collection of works by 19th century illustrator, Thomas Nast. Throughout the year, Macculloch Hall hosts a variety of educational and cultural programs. We have annual open-house events, lectures and gallery talks, educational programs for school-aged children, summer theater performances, holiday events, members’ receptions for exhibit openings, and a variety of specialized programs that help to promote Macculloch Hall and its mission. All of these programs rely heavily on volunteer support.
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is owned and partially funded by the W. Parsons Todd Foundation. On behalf of the W. Parsons Todd Foundation, a Board of Trustees governs the operation and objectives of the Museum, while a professional museum staff is responsible for implementing, maintaining and developing the Museum’s collections and programs.
Volunteer Positions
Volunteers at Macculloch Hall generally fall into 7 categories:
Desk Docents
Touring Docents
Curatorial Volunteers
Educational Assistants
Archival Volunteers
Special Events Volunteers
Garden Volunteers
Desk Docents
Desk docents at Macculloch Hall are an important part of our public outreach. A smile, hearty “Hello,” and a sense of hospitality are all it takes to make our visitors feel welcome. Responsibilities include handling admissions fees and providing general information.
Touring Docent
Amidst beautiful and important furnishings, share with visitors the story of one of New Jersey’s most distinguished families. Our docents are at the heart of Macculloch Hall’s success.
Educators
Act as tour guide, program leader and activity instructor for specialized educational programs. Work with young people from area schools, scout troops and daycare centers—pre-K through 5th grade.
Special Events
Macculloch Hall has been known for gracious hospitality since 1810. Our volunteers continue this tradition during receptions, exhibit openings and annual events. Opportunities include greeting guests and monitoring period rooms.
Garden Volunteer
If heirloom gardens pique your interest, Macculloch Hall has the oldest gardens in Morris County. Volunteers often assist with general maintenance or undertake garden projects under the direction of Macculloch Hall’s Garden Committee.
Curatorial Volunteer
For the hands-on historian—work on specialized projects of research, cataloging and collections care under the direction of the Curator of Collections.
Archive Volunteer
Dedicated volunteers assist the Museum archivist with the meticulous maintenance and research of family records.
History:
W. Parsons Todd opened the Museum to preserve the five generation family history because of its importance on local, state and national levels. The Museum opened in the late 1940s, then being open one day a week. Today, the Museum is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sunday afternoons from 1-4p.m. and by appointment.
Contact person: Karen Hollywood, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (973) 538-9428
Address:
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45 Macculloch Ave.Morristown, NJ 07960(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.maccullochhall.org
Directions:
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WE are conveniently located off Interstate 287 at exit 35.
Take South St. and then turn on to Miller Road. Saint Peter's Church is on one corner and Morristown/Morris Township Library on the other.
Go 2 blocks to the flashing light and. . . (more)
Nearest Bus Stop: N/A, N/A minute walk |
| Last updated on December 10, 2009 |
