09/04/2026
Docent Spotlight: Meet Ann Haines! 🌟
Ever wondered what it’s like to bring local history to life? For Ann Haines, it’s a passion that spans over four decades! Ann began her journey at the Hoover Historical Center back in 1984, and today she continues to share the incredible legacy of the Hoover family with our community.
We sat down with Ann to get a peek behind the scenes of her volunteer experience:
✨ What keeps her coming back?
"I continue docent service—it’s only 4 hours once a month—and I enjoy volunteering at our annual events, like the summer festival and Christmas on Hoover Farm. Anyone who is proud to live in North Canton, had a relative or friend who worked at Hoover, or just loves history would derive great pleasure in sharing this outstanding history!"
🏛️ Favorite spot in the museum?
"It’s hard to pinpoint just one room! I love beginning in the Tannery, where we present the Hoover family’s modest beginnings, and the entire first floor reflecting our history through WWII."
💡 Most memorable moment?
"I’ll never forget guiding a tour for a group of visitors who were blind. They were so kind and interested to experience Hoover history room by room! I also loved when an out-of-state family told us our tour was better than the Football Hall of Fame—obviously not football fans!"
🔍 Bonus perk:
"I’ve always enjoyed research, so having a project I can delve into between tours is a total joy!"
Interested in joining our volunteer family?
You don't need a background in history—just a passion for sharing stories and connecting with people! With flexible schedules (as little as 4 hours a month), it’s a fun, rewarding way to give back to the North Canton community.
📧 To learn more about becoming a docent, email Megan Pellegrino at [email protected].
