Job Description Position Summary Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Natchez National Historical Park through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over the course of a 26-week immersive experience, TTAP participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees to preserve cultural resources and crucial infrastructure. This position is a great way to gain […]
Job Description Position Summary Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at Manasses National Battlefield through projects addressing a range of historic preservation needs. Over the course of a 26-week immersive experience, TTAP participants train and work alongside experienced NPS employees to preserve cultural resources and crucial infrastructure. This position is a great way to gain […]
Thoughtfully laid stonework has an irresistible harmony. The organic form and arrangement of stones in masonry projects is both functional and artistic. Skilled masons have much to teach us about shared knowledge, solid planning, a practiced hand, and patience. At AARCH we get many questions about masonry and this year, we’re proud to offer a […]
Overview Dates: October 17-18, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM each day Location: Arthurdale Heritage, 18 Q Road, Arthurdale, WV 26520 Class Size Limit: 15 participants Workshop Details Join us for a two-day hands-on masonry repointing workshop. Under the guidance of David Gibney and Sarah Polzin, participants will learn and practice traditional repointing techniques using both real-world conditions and controlled training […]
Join us on the banks of Lake Glendale, as we restore a local CCC-era treasure – the Duck Bay Shelter! PROJECT PARTNER: Shawnee National Forest SESSION DATES: October 19-24 and October 26-31 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISORS: Ryan Prochaska CREW LEADER: Colby Baker-Thayer Scope of Work HistoriCorps is committed to educating and […]
We’re heading back to Mendocino Woodlands State Park! PROJECT PARTNER: Mendocino Woodlands Camp Association SESSION DATES: October 19-24, October 26-31, and November 2-7 CAPACITY PER SESSION: Session’s 1 & 3: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper / Session 2: 4 Volunteers (No Kitchen Helper) PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Aric Smejkal! CREW LEADER: Zachary Draper! Scope of Work HistoriCorps is committed […]
We’re headed to California’s Joshua Tree National Park to preserve the legendary Keys Ranch! PROJECT PARTNER: Joshua Tree National Park SESSION DATES: October 19-24, October 26-31, November 2-7, and November 9-14 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper (Sessions 1 and 2) 4 Volunteers (No Kitchen Helper) (Sessions 3 and 4) PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Matthew Sanford ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Aaron […]
Join us as we head to southwestern Colorado to preserve a unique ranch house in the San Juan National Forest! PROJECT PARTNER: San Juan National Forest SESSION DATES: October 5-10, October 12-17, and October 19-24 (Session 1 has been canceled) CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Sarah Mees! ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: (Assignment in progress) CREW […]
Build a Windsor Balloon Back or Fan Back Side Chair with Chairmaker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 5-day class. Students can choose to build either a balloon back or a fan back side chair. You will learn both techniques in class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish […]
We’re heading back to the Blue Ridge Mountains for a third season! PARTNER: George Washington & Jefferson National Forests SESSION DATES: October 26-31 and November 2-7 PROJECT SUPERVISORS: Reid Saunders! ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Joel Rider! CREW LEADER: Emily Dietrich! Scope of Work HistoriCorps is committed to educating and training volunteers in preservation skills, with an overarching mission of inspiring a […]
Join us on the banks of Lake Glendale, as we restore a local CCC-era treasure – the Duck Bay Shelter! PROJECT PARTNER: Shawnee National Forest SESSION DATES: October 19-24 and October 26-31 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISORS: Ryan Prochaska CREW LEADER: Colby Baker-Thayer Scope of Work HistoriCorps is committed to educating and […]
We’re heading back to Mendocino Woodlands State Park! PROJECT PARTNER: Mendocino Woodlands Camp Association SESSION DATES: October 19-24, October 26-31, and November 2-7 CAPACITY PER SESSION: Session’s 1 & 3: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper / Session 2: 4 Volunteers (No Kitchen Helper) PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Aric Smejkal! CREW LEADER: Zachary Draper! Scope of Work HistoriCorps is committed […]
We’re headed to California’s Joshua Tree National Park to preserve the legendary Keys Ranch! PROJECT PARTNER: Joshua Tree National Park SESSION DATES: October 19-24, October 26-31, November 2-7, and November 9-14 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper (Sessions 1 and 2) 4 Volunteers (No Kitchen Helper) (Sessions 3 and 4) PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Matthew Sanford ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Aaron […]