Birch Creek Charcoal Kilns, ID: Volunteer Restoration Project (Session 3)
July 20 @ 5:00 pm - July 25 @ 5:00 pm
Get a jump start if you’d like to join us for our return voyage to Idaho! Lover’s of mountain vistas, masonry, and good eating will find solace at last season’s popular destination, the Birch Creek Charcoal Kilns – space is limited and both sessions will likely fill to capacity!
SESSION DATES: July 6-11, July 13-18, and July 20-25
CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper
PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Sean Smyth!
SITE INFORMATION: The Birch Creek Charcoal Kilns in Idaho are historical structures located in the Leadore area, representing a significant period in the state’s mining history. Built in the late 1880s, these kilns were constructed to produce charcoal to fuel the smelting operations in the nearby mining districts, particularly the Viola and Nicholia districts. The charcoal produced at Birch Creek was essential for the smelting process, which extracted precious metals like lead and silver from ore. This was a time when mining activities were at their peak in Idaho, contributing significantly to the economic development and settlement of the region. Read more here.
LOCATION: Located roughly 45 minutes southeast of Leadore, ID. Map to Charcoal Kilns Interpretive Site.
SCOPE OF WORK:
HistoriCorps is committed to educating and training volunteers in preservation skills, with an overarching mission of inspiring a preservation ethic in all those involved. Learning and working alongside expert HistoriCorps field staff and other volunteers while applying the traditional skills necessary to restore the Birch Creek Charcoal Kilns, you will assist with:
- Masonry brick repairs & repointing
*Volunteers will be required to access ladders and scaffolding to perform the necessary scope of work at this project. Please only register if you feel comfortable working at heights and from ladders and scaffolding.*
Please note: Tasks vary by day and by week, depending on a variety of factors including: weather, project priorities, previous groups’ work, and more. Though it is likely you will get to learn and practice most or all of the above tasks, it is not guaranteed. The higher percentage of the scope a particular task is, the more likely you will get to practice it.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION!
