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Russian Visitors Tour

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russianvisitOutstanding businesswomen and civic leaders from Russia, chosen by Open World, visited Macon as citizen ambassadors and to learn about American culture, education and government.  Their visit was arranged by the Georgia Council of International Visitors.

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Upcoming Events

Spirits in October Walking Tour
Thu Oct 21
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Spirits in October Walking Tour
Fri Oct 22
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Spirits in October Walking Tour
Sat Oct 23
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Big Screen Movie Night "The Birds"
Thu Oct 28
8:00pm -

Veteran Day Commemoration
Thu Nov 11
8:00am - 5:00pm

Spirits in October needs YOUR help!!!

Sister Mary Edward (Katie Manning)  hands out candy to good girls and boys
We need volunteers for our third annual Spirits in October event. If you enjoy history, speak well in public, can be a gracious host, or just appreciate the intangible benefit that comes from helping to preserve one of our community's most treasured landmarks, then, one (or all) of the areas below might be perfect for you!


Mike Kirscher as
George Stallings, Sr.

Actors/Actresses
  • Perform 3-5 minute monologues at graveside in provided period costumes
  • Training & rehearsals will be scheduled at participants' convenience








Tour guides/docents
Docent sharing stories with visitors strolling  through our beautiful landscape
  • Guide groups of 12-15 visitors to ten sites in the cemetery during a one hour walking tour
  • Training & rehearsals will be scheduled at participants' convenience




Billy Walker gives a thumbs up to our charming hosts, Jasmine Head and Eric Peschel
Hosts/Hostesses
  • Oversee sale of museum store items
  • Conduct drawing for prizes
  • Serve food & beverages to guests at reception




Photographers
Miracle Man of the Diamond, George Stallings, Sr., pitches his story to visitors

  • Document event with photos and video








Behind-the-Scenes Volunteer
  • Distribute fliers and posters
  • Set out luminaries to guide visitors along walking path
  • Decorate and setup for receptions
  • Drive the Spirit mobile to deliver actors to their posts
  • Help with educational exhibits

Questions? Comments? Interested? Contact Suzanne Doonan
at (478) 742-5328 or by email or clik the Volunteer tab to the left.



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