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Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum - CT - Norwalk
The mission of this National Historic Landmark, a unique architectural treasure, is to enrich the community and the region through public programs and preservation activities illustrating our nation's 19th century heritage and its significance to our own and future times.
Description:
Itis a cultural and educational resource and provides visitors with the unique opportunity to experience life at the dawn of America's Gilded Age.It provides informed, interpretive experiences, conducting tours of on-going restoration and enriching educational and cultural opportunities through changing historical exhibits, and classroom and assembly spaces for lectures and concerts.
History:
Saved from demolition by concerned citizens and the Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, the mansion then became the property of the City of Norwalk.It was named a National Historic Landmark in the 1960's and state and other funds have helped to restore the magnificent rooms and reclaim original furnishings. The museum is poised for a re-birth and plans to attract many new visitors and, hopefully, interested residents to join their core of dedicated volunteers.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (203) 838-1434
Address:
Web Site: http://www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
Directions:
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I 95 to Exit 14, follow signs to Lockwood-Mathews Mansion. |
Miscellaneous Information
| Does your agency have weekend volunteer opportunities? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have evening volunteer opportunities? |
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Yes
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| Does your agecny accept court ordered communituy service volunteers? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency accept and coordinate group projects for corporate volunteers? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency accept and coordinate group projects for youth volunteers? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency accept youth volunteers ages 8-13 with adult supervision? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency accept youth volunteers ages 14-18? |
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Yes
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| Last updated on April 24, 2009 |
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