Volunteers are essential to the Historical Society’s Mission to preserve East Hampton History through enriching community events, education programs, and the stewardship of historic sites.
If you are interested in volunteering and making a difference in our community, please email info@easthamptonhistory.org with your area(s) of interest.
Volunteer Opportunities at the East Hampton Historical Society
- Collections Management: Help care for the Historical Society’s collection of nearly 20,000 unique artifacts. Volunteers assist with organizing, cataloging, documenting, and maintaining artifacts, photographs, and archival materials to ensure they are preserved for future generations.
- Historic Site Interpretation: Bring history to life by welcoming visitors and sharing the stories of our historic sites. Volunteers may lead tours, answer questions, and help visitors connect with the people and events that helped shape East Hampton.
- Fundraising Events: Support the Historical Society’s mission by helping organize fundraising events. Volunteers assist with event preparation, guest hospitality, logistics, and activities that raise awareness and financial support for the preservation of our historic sites.
- Youth Education: Help create engaging and educational experiences for local students. Volunteers assist with welcoming school groups, sharing the historical background of our sites, and overseeing hands-on activities that broaden student understanding of East Hampton history.
- Public Programs: Help bring our historical sites to life through community events, workshops, lectures, and demonstrations. Volunteers assist with event preparation, visitor engagement, and interactive activities that connect the community with local stories.
We look forward to welcoming you to the East Hampton Historical Society volunteer team!