youth volunteer at the Robert Toombs House State Historic Site. He began his volunteer work in August 2005, after a tour of the site. Every week since then, he has come to volunteer with a good attitude, with enthusiasm, and for at least one hour each time. His only absences have been due to illness. "After all," he said, "this is my job."

before working at the Toombs House. He has brought that interest along with an eagerness to learn and dedication to his work. He listens

intently to historical information and

stories about the house. During the a)

spring and Christmas living history

and

programs, Thomas has memorized lines for the characters that he plays

and for each program, he has come

prepared, dressed in costume, and

therewith,

Thomas Morgan is a 12-yearold

Thomas' interest in history began

performs his role with energy. improvements,

and

remarkable 12-year-old gentleman's

from

The following are some of this

contributions: picking up limbs;

and

sweeping the public entryway,

walkway, porches and inside steps; such

cleaning the acrylic cases; dusting debt

baseboards, and window ledges. He has also been helping to record the type and number of insects in the

bug traps' and replaces the traps as needed at the site. Thomas has a deep and abiding respect for the site and remains a gifted steward of this most precious cultural resource.

(Editor's note: The preceding article was published in "The Natural Inquirer," a publication of the Georgia State Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division.)