Here are a few ideas for how you can help:

Join a Committee

Committees work periodically throughout the year.

KNAUT-RHULAND HOUSE MUSEUM (OPERATIONS) - Oversees seasonal operations of the museum.
KNAUT-RHULAND HOUSE RENEWAL - Oversees the restoration of KRH.
FUNDRAISING - Plans and coordinates fundraising goals and campaigns.
EVENTS - Plans and coordinates LHS events.
MEDIA - Responsible for social media content and newsletter.
NOVA SCOTIA FOLK ART FESTIVAL - Coordinates this annual one-day event.
LUNENBURG HERITAGE HOUSE TOUR - Coordinates this biennial two-day event.
  • Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival - yearly event

    This exciting one-day event features folk art sales and auction. Volunteers needed: greeters, cashiers, set-up/take-down.

  • Heritage House Tour - biennial event

    This much anticipated two-day event features a collection of heritage homes, businesses and churches within Lunenburg. Volunteers needed: docents, greeters, set-up/take-down, ticket sales.

Volunteer at the Knaut-Rhuland House Museum

  • Help prepare museum for opening and closing, cleaning
  • Research
  • Organize exhibits
  • Gardening
  • Light maintenance
  • September greeter
  • Refreshments for opening day
  • Sewing - drapes, costume alterations

We look forward to having you as part of the LHS Team and we are happy to answer any questions you may have over a cup of coffee or tea!