Press Release
May 5, 2022
Contact: Chantry Banks
Preservation Oklahoma, Inc.
Office: 405-525-5325
director@preservationok.org
www.preservationok.org
Overholser Mansion to Host Volunteer Training on May 21
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion, in partnership with Preservation Oklahoma, will host a volunteer training day on Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to give tours of a historic house museum? Maybe giving tours is not your cup of tea, but helping with maintaining the splendor of a historic home is more your speed. Or perhaps you would prefer to volunteer for events. This program will cover a number of options for volunteer opportunities, including giving tours, assisting with various maintenance activities and possibilities to volunteer for special events.
Prospective volunteers will learn the history and basic tour guidelines for the 1903 Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion, located at 405 NW 15th St. in Oklahoma City. Beginning at 10 a.m., the morning session will introduce best practices and requirements for volunteering. Lunch will be provided. After lunch, participants will tour the home with Museum Coordinator Lisa Escalon.
Please sign up by May 17 at www.overholsermansion.org/volunteer-training. For more information, please contact Chantry Banks, Preservation Oklahoma executive eirector, at director@preservationok.org or 405-525-5325.
Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. is the state’s only private, nonprofit membership organization that is dedicated to promoting, supporting and coordinating historic preservation activities throughout the state. To learn more about Preservation Oklahoma, please visit www.preservationok.org.
The Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion is an affiliate of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
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