submitted by the Clermont Historic Society
Now that summer is just around the corner, are you and/or your teenager looking for an interesting volunteer opportunity? Do you like interacting with people from all over our state and nation? How about people from interesting places all over the world like The Isle of Wright, Austria, Japan, Sweden, and Brazil? The Clermont Historic Village could be just what you need. Volunteers at the Village have had the opportunity to meet so many fascinating people while learning about the history of their community and sharing that information with people of all ages. Some of them even love dressing up in period-correct costumes!
The Historic Village is located at 490 West Avenue on the shores of beautiful Lake Minneola and within easy walking distance of the shops and eateries in downtown Clermont. The Village is open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Admission is free but a donation of $5.00 per person over 12 is requested. Volunteers are at the Village when it is open and get to take guests on guided tours of the various buildings. If you think you would be interested in learning more about the volunteer opportunities at the Historic Village call 352-242-7734. You can also learn more about the Village on Facebook or our new website or by attending one of the Clermont Historical Society’s monthly meetings held on the second Monday of each month in the Train Depot in the Village. The board meeting starts at 6:00 PM followed by a speaker at 7:00 PM.
