Are you passionate about history, a retired teacher, or someone who simply enjoys sharing a unique historical environment with others? If so, we’d love to welcome you as a volunteer at the Historic Ramsey House!
The Ramsey House, once known as the "finest home" in East Tennessee, is a small, volunteer-driven historic house museum that thrives with community support. Volunteers play an essential role in daily museum operations, guiding tours, leading educational programs for children and adults, assisting with special events and festivals, helping in our gift shop, or even lending a hand with landscaping projects.
New volunteers receive full training, so whether you’re comfortable leading tours or prefer working behind the scenes, there’s a place for you here. By joining us, you’ll help share the stories of the Ramsey family, their dependents, enslaved individuals, and all who lived and worked on the property.
Our museum was built in 1797 with Tennessee Pink Marble and Blue Limestone and is situated on over 100 scenic acres just 7 miles from downtown Knoxville. As a small, privately funded 501(c)(3) organization, we rely on dedicated volunteers to fulfill our mission and preserve this incredible history.
We’re currently seeking volunteers for our regular operating hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM, as well as for special events throughout the year.
Interested? Email us at info@ramseyhouse.org or call 865-546-0745 to leave a message. Come join us in keeping history alive!
