Some days are slow, with only a few visitors, some days we have to scramble to even find time to eat lunch, but all days are fun and rewarding experiences. On weekends, a third docent is present to help where needed. Another docent is posted in the museum, answering questions, managing traffic flow through the house, demonstrating Admiral Peary's player piano, and sharing anecdotes about the house, the Admiral and the Peary family. At the island, one docent will man the Visitor's Center, showing the introductory video, handing out the tour wands, answering questions, and selling souvenir items at the Trading Post. We bring everything we will need for the day - lunch, water, a book (in case the day is slow), and warm clothing (the weather can change quickly in Casco Bay) - because once there, we are there for the day until the ranger brings us back to the Dolphin Marina at 5:00 pm.
Last season, over 4000 people visited the island, and were met by one or more docents who shared the history of the island, Admiral Peary, and the unique home he built there-now a museum open daily to the public.Ī typical docent day begins at Dolphin Marina in Harpswell where we are met by the Park Ranger for the twenty minute boat ride to the island.
Docents are the ambassadors of the island, and we work very hard at making a visit to Eagle Island as informative and enjoyable as possible for each visitor. A docent is a guide, but at Eagle Island we strive to go beyond that simple definition. Although the state is responsible for maintenance and day to day operations, much of the preservation work and operation is carried out by the non profit group, The Friends of Peary's Eagle Island, who are the sponsors of the Docent Program. This unique property is a Maine Historic Site administered by the bureau of Parks and Lands, and has recently been designated as a National Historic Landmark.
Peary, America's foremost explorer, and the discoverer of the North Pole. Two miles off the coast of Harpswell, in beautiful Casco Bay, lies Eagle Island, the summer home of Admiral Robert E. We have jobs for all levels of experience.įundraising and research are always needed.Ĭontact us through this link to learn more how you might help.ĭocent Program : Would you like to be a docent? Here is what you need to know: Maintenance of the structures, beaches, grounds and all around handy work is performed by a Friends' work crew.
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Again no experience necessary, we can show you how to determine a plant from a weed. Come learn about the flora of Eagle Island and help tend Eagle Island's historic gardens. Gardening is ongoing on Eagle Island and our Friends' group is fortunate to have a master gardening program. No experience necessary and all levels of activities are available to suit any personal limitations. Volunteers work with the Eagle Island Park Manager to spruce up the trails and grounds. Perhaps you would be interested in one or more of the following opportunites: There are many ways to volunteer with The Friends of Peary's Eagle Island.
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