Allison Carnathan

Chantilly, Virginia Volunteer at Sully Historic Site Length of Service: 4.5 years Volunteer/Scout Assistant

An interest in history led Allison Carnathan to Sully Historic Site, where she started giving tours of the historic house, sharing her knowledge about the Lee family and the enslaved African American community who lived at Sully. She helps at special events, such as candlelight tours, historic All Hallows’ Eve and the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Without hesitation, Carnathan also signed up to help with Girl and Boy Scout programs. Carnathan is the type of volunteer every museum would love to have, always going beyond what is required and being willing to step up wherever help is needed. She works with all age groups with a smile on her face and a cheerful hello, and visitors appreciate her enthusiasm for history. When staff see that Carnathan is volunteering on a day they are at Sully, you can hear the sigh of relief.