Inside the Hall House: A Night of History & Hospitality

Yes, training is provided and is fun! We hold training classes on an as needed basis and you will have the opportunity to attend classes for free and to shadow with more experienced docents during regular tours hours until you have enough knowledge to become a regular docent for the Hall House.

There is a script docents use for training purposes sharing the history of the Hall House, but we encourage our docents to use their own methods of storytelling to make their individual tours fun and unique! Self-guided tours are also now permitted with docents available to give directions and answer questions.

Absolutely not! Classes are free and fun and we can’t wait for you to join us!

No, docents for the Hall House do not wear costumes. We ask that our docents be dressed neatly and properly to conduct tours, but there is no dress code.

Most docents volunteer one Saturday afternoon per month during regular Open Hours 1-4pm. Occasionally you may only be needed once every two months and if you can’t volunteer at all sometimes, that is fine! There is no pressure! Docent volunteers sign up monthly for the Saturday that works best for them. If any month is not convenient, we always have your back and there will be other volunteers willing to step in. We occasionally schedule group tours as well and you will also be offered the opportunity to lead these groups if you wish. The Hall House is closed in January and February.

Yes! We have couples sign up to volunteer together during October Tour and many of our regular docents have friends they love to work with regularly! Scheduling friends and family together is no problem!

Yes, docents need to be able to access stairs during tours.

If you love history, storytelling and meeting new people with a common interest in history, being a docent is right for you! You will meet people from all walks of life and will make new friends! And just wait until OctoberTour! You will have the very first opportunity to sign up to be a docent for October Tour. Also, being part of HSF gives you the opportunity to help save historic homes from demolition by helping increase memberships and raising funds for HSF’s Revolving Fund. Through memberships and donations, this fund enables us to continue purchasing and saving homes like the Hall House that represent our history.