About PHD

For History Lovers - The Portland History Docent Program (PHD) is a collaborative effort by Greater Portland Landmarks, Maine Historical Society, Tate House Museum, Victoria Mansion, the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum, the Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, Spirits Alive at the Eastern Cemetery, the Maine Irish Heritage Center, Friends of Evergreen Cemetery and Stewards of the Western Cemetery.

Each spring, these organizations join forces to provide an eleven-week training program for new prospective volunteer guides at each organization's respective museum site.

Upon graduation, PHD participants become eligible to volunteer at the site(s) of their choice, and training at those sites is scheduled on an individual basis. Graduates are asked to commit to a year of volunteer time.

Questions? Comments? Contact Marjorie Getz at info@portlandhistorydocents.org or (207) 774-5561