“There’s so much to see! We’re going to come back again!”
“I had no idea there was so much here!”
“This place is awesome. It’s like my grandma’s house!”
Not surprisingly, our docents have a love of history, particularly of the Florence and Siuslaw Valley areas. They agree that being a museum volunteer helps connect them with visitors to the community. They find great pleasure in sharing knowledge of the exhibits, and pioneer life in the Siuslaw area. A chance to converse with visitors, hear what they may be interested in, and to learn where they’re from is among the most enjoyable part of being a docent. A glance at the guest book reveals visitors have come from areas both near (Springfield, Salem, Portland) and far (East Coast, Mid West, Canada, England, France, Puerto Rico, Rhodesia).
Meet Our Docents

SHERILL ANDROSKY
Comes from a local pioneer family, whose pictures are displayed within the museum’s collection.

JOHN BARNES
Docent for 8 years. Previously worked for the Oregon Forestry Dept. Active cast member of museum’s Heritage Players.

ELLEN BLOOMQUIST
Docent for 7 years. “The best part of being a docent is meeting people from all over the world.”

CAROLE CAMPBELL
Docent for 3 years. “I enjoy being a docent because it gives me a chance to meet people and learn where they’re from.”

JUDY FLEAGLE
Docent for 21 years. Well-known local author. “Most people are truly impressed with the museum”.

JIM HAYS
Jim enjoys history and has worked in several Oregon museums. He is also a Research Library volunteer.

BEVERLY HOPPS
Docent for 13 years. She enjoys being a docent, conversing with visitors, learning where they’re from, and hearing their many stories.

DIANE VANDERHEY NEAL
Former elementary school music teacher who blends her love of history with teaching music. Enjoys conversing with children who visit the museum.

PAM TANORA
Has worked at a museum in Anchorage, Alaska for 20 years. Discovered her family’s name in our museum’s pioneer books.

EILEEN WISEMAN
Docent for 1 ½ years. Enjoys working as a museum docent while learning more about Florence.