Dodona Manor To Hold Information Session For Volunteers

LEESBURG, VA — George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor in Leesburg is holding an information session Saturday, Feb. 22 for people interested in becoming docents at the house and museum. The information session will explain the duties of docents and other volunteers and will include a tour of Dodona Manor.

Marshall and his wife Katherine purchased Dodona Manor in 1941 and lived there until his death in 1959. In 2005, the restored home opened to the public as a museum. Docents offer public tours on weekends from March through December and special tours at other times.

"Being a docent at Dodona Manor offers history buffs and others an opportunity to learn more about one of the most important people of the 20th century and to share Marshall's story with others," Tom Bowers, docent director for the George C. Marshall International Center, said ini a statement. "Being a Dodona Manor volunteer is an excellent way to meet others in the community, expand one's knowledge and experience behind-the-scenes museum operations."

Marshall was a five-star general who was U.S. Army Chief of Staff during World War II, special envoy to China, Secretary of State, president of the American Red Cross, and Secretary of Defense. He won the 1953 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts on behalf of the European Recovery Program, which became known as the Marshall Plan.

The information sessions for prospective docents will take place at 1 p.m. on Feb. 22 at the George C. Marshall International Center at 312 E. Market St., Suite C.

Dodona Manor is currently closed for tours and will reopen in March.