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Published 3/19/26 11:16AM

Science and History outdoors at the Hagley Museum!

Hagley Museum and Library
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Wilmington, DE
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Hagley does not require any hour minimums or maximums. Come in once a year, once a month, or once a week!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    100
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education, Science & Technology, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    12+
    Other Requirements:
    interview with Hagley Volunteer Office
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Science and History outdoors at the Hagley Museum!

    Your talents, enthusiasm, and time are needed!

    Located on 235 acres along the banks of the Brandywine River in Wilmington, Delaware, Hagley Museum and Library is the site of the gunpowder works founded by E. I. du Pont in 1802. This example of early American industry includes restored mills, a workers' community, and the ancestral home and gardens of the du Pont family. We offer a wide variety of opportunities for all interests, talents, and ages. Volunteers are needed to nurture our gardens, interact with our visitors, and support special events.

    Ongoing opportunities include:

    Science Saturday

    Gardens and Horticulture

    Science Sparks

    Summer Saturday

    Fishing on the Brandywine

    Summer Nights

    Special events include:

    Hagley 5K

    Fireworks

    Car Show

    Craft Fair

    Kid Inventors Weekend

    Location

    On-site

    Hagley Museum and Library

    200 Hagley Creek Road, Wilmington, Delaware, US

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