Mary Helen Dellinger

Mary Helen Dellinger is a native of Manassas Park, Virginia. She attended public schools there before going on to Mary Washington College, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in American History. She also holds a Master of Arts Degree in history from George Mason University and a certificate in Museum Management from the Virginia Association of Museums. From 1990 – 2011 she worked as the Curator of the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center. In 2012 she came to the City of Manassas to work at the museum here. Today, she is the Curator of the Museum and Historic Sites for the City. This dual role has her caring for the museum’s extensive collection of artifacts and managing the exhibition program, while as the Curator of Historic Sites, she is responsible for the care and interpretation of the seven other historic properties owned by the City of Manassas. Mary Helen serves on the Board of Directors of the Virginia Association of Museums, and is an active member of Christ Lutheran Church, and the University of Mary Washington Alumni Association.