Collections Committee

Preserve the Past – Help with Archives & Objects

Support the care of Red Hook’s historical materials by organizing, researching, cataloging, and digitizing. Your work helps protect and share our community’s story.

What You'll Do
The Collections Committee meets monthly—either in person or via Zoom—to preserve and promote Red Hook’s history by managing, cataloging, expanding, and caring for our archives. Our current initiatives include:

✅ Archival Management – Organizing, cataloging, digitizing and maintaining historical documents, photos, and artifacts
✅ Collection Expansion – Identifying and acquiring new materials to enrich our archives
✅ Preservation Efforts – Ensuring the proper care and storage of historical items to safeguard them for future generations
✅ Community Engagement – Promoting our archives through exhibits, research support, and outreach programs

What We're Working on Now
Depending on the time of year, we are working on various projects, including digitizing records, developing exhibits, and expanding community access to our collections. We’re also focused on growing our archives with new acquisitions and improving our cataloging system.

Time Commitment
🕒 Two to four hours weekly on Tuesday. 

🕒 Flexible project opportunities are available too!

Who Should Join?
✔️ Anyone passionate about local history, organization, and preservation
✔ No experience  required—just curiosity, attention to detail and a willingness to learn. Computer skills are a plus!

How to Get Involved

Fill out our volunteer interest form below, and we’ll be in touch soon!

←Explore other volunteer opportunities

Volunteer Interest Form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Historic Red Hook! Our volunteers play a vital role in preserving and sharing our community’s history. Please fill out this form to let us know how you'd like to get involved, and we’ll connect you with the right committee.