Douglas County's Historic Preservation Board has an opening on its nine-member board for an individual with experience or knowledge in the area's history.

Meet Sharon Swiderski. She began volunteering at the Mansion in July 2016. When asked her favorite part about volunteering, she replied, "I love meeting all the interesting people that come to visit and take a tour. I also love working with all of the other volunteers."

Sharon's favorite room at the Mansion is the west bedroom. She enjoys the sun that shines through the large windows and the scenic views. "There is such good energy in that room," she adds.

Sharon previously worked in commercial real estate finance. Her undergraduate degree was in psychology, and she later pursued her MBA. In her spare time, Sharon enjoys knitting, reading and gardening.

If you are interested in learning more about the history of the Mansion and/or Douglas County, there are a variety of resources at your finger tips.

The first owner of the Mansion was a man named Samuel Allen Long. He had many different vocations in his lifetime and once sat on the board of directors for the B&O Railroad, which is familiar to fans of the Monopoly board game.