Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Miner, Bringing a Passion for Design and History to the FDR Memorial
Bill Miner, Volunteer at the FDR Memorial
When the FDR Memorial Foundation launched its new volunteer recruitment drive, retired U.S. State Department architect Bill Miner answered the call. Bill is now officially part of the National Park Service’s Volunteers-in-Parks program. He is lending his considerable experience and talents to the Memorial.
During his career with the U.S. Department of State, Bill oversaw the construction of new U.S. embassies around the world. He also served as chief project manager for the City of Alexandria, Virginia, and an architecture faculty member at the University of Maryland.
For Bill, volunteering at the FDR Memorial brings together three longstanding interests: history, design, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
“The FDR Memorial is a work of creative genius by landscape designer Lawrence Halprin and honors one of the most monumental presidents of the 20th century—FDR. As a retiree, volunteering at the FDR Memorial allows me to introduce this great memorial and great president to visitors from around the world.”
Bill’s commitment to volunteering extends beyond the FDR Memorial. When he is not welcoming visitors at the Memorial, Bill volunteers with the Seaport Foundation of Alexandria, Virginia.
We are grateful to Bill for sharing his time, experience, and enthusiasm with visitors from around the world.
Thank you for all you do, Bill!