People

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  Richard Stevens

  Director of Collections, Chair of the Board, current owner and steward of the property

  Richard's lifelong interest in antiquity and family history has lead him to passionately champion the preservation efforts at the Chase Jellison Homestead. He has been integral in its comprehensive restoration. He oversees the archiving of artifacts and facilitates our lending program. Richard has served as Past Vice President of The Old Berwick Historical Society, Past President of the Jewett Eastman Memorial Committee, Past volunteer to the archivist at the Berwick Academy Archives, Head of the Leadership team and fundraising committee at the New School, Past board member of the Goodall Mansion Society and as Current Chair of the Chase Jellison Homestead. Richard has received formal training in historical preservation techniques and organizational management.

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  Catherine "Kiki" Stevens

  Treasurer and events coordinator

  Kiki serves as the treasurer and events coordinator of the Chase Jellison Homestead, of which she is a founding member. She has a deep abiding love and concern for the homestead place, its collections and her family lore. She is a certified teacher, as is in keeping with the tradition of educational service within her family. Kiki has been an entrepreneur since 1990 and has headed numerous fundraising committees over the years.

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  Sandra Ham

  Secretary

  Sandra is a font of knowledge regarding local 20th century history and was a lifelong resident of South Berwick until her recent retirement. She is an accomplished quilter and needlework artist.

For volunteering and internship opportunities at the Chase-Jellison Homestead, please contact volunteering@chasejellison.com.