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Open House Hours with special conditions.
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Procedures In a Covid World At Van Veghten HOUSE
We have cancelled all speaker programs until further notice. But...We are open for research.
Please review the following special restrictions.
For Research By Appointment Only. Please call or send an email request at least 3 weeks in advance to schedule. (This is because the house is only open one day a week and we need time to get your request and followup with you.)
- For research we will assign a research assistant who will pre-screen the people who wish to come in order to determine the information they are looking for. They will then preselect materials that may meet those needs, and shepherd materials while you are in the house. You may be asked to wear gloves when handling materials. Please expect to present information about your needs at the time the appointment is verified. The length of time for an appointment may vary based on the number of requests received for a specific day.
For Tours for small groups in order to maintain social distancing. All guests will have their temperature checked by a non–touch thermometer. If there is a fever, there will be no access. Bring your own mask.
- Because of occupancy guidelines by the federal and state authorities, occupants will wear masks and maintain at least 6 feet of social distancing in the house. To facilitate this we are limiting occupancy in each room.
- Visitors are urged to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer upon entering. Supplies will be available in the entrance hall.
- There will be no eating in the building.
- When climbing the stairs to the upper level, you are asked to take a sanitary wipe to use as you clutch the banister. Waste baskets and wipes will be available at the top and bottom of the stair.
- We will be cleaning the washrooms & entry doors after every visitor or as needed. (We will be cleaning the entire floor and all touch surfaces as part of our closing process.)
- Guests are requested not to touch displays.