Whelp, it looks like we’re heading back to Virginia, and we couldn’t be more excited! Over twenty volunteers joined us in 2023, putting a sizable dent in the long list of tasks necessary to restore the Cave Mountain Lake Pavilion. Needless to say, we are itching to get back out there to finish the job. […]
Spring into action to help restore the shelter at Boykin Springs Recreation Area, nestled inside the tranquil Angelina National Forest! The Pineywoods of East Texas is a region thick with rolling hills, swamps, and pinewood forests that extend eastward into Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. It’s the kind of place that is naturally equipped for outdoor […]
Jaw-dropping views of California’s Big Sur coast await all those who answer the call to preserve the Livermore Cabin for a week of enchantment south of Monterey! Big Sur of California’s central coast is a weaving oceanside dropping down from the Santa Lucia Mountains that hug the majestic Highway 1 running from Carmel to San […]
Historic Preservation AmeriCorps Corpsmember (Full Season) Living Allowance: $850 stipend every two weeks Stipends: $40/biweekly transportation and one time $75 gear stipend payable upon completion of orientation Location: Our office is based in Duluth, MN. Members will start and end each project there, but you will travel to sites all across the state in provided vehicles. Reports to: Northern […]
Living Allowance: $950 stipend every two weeks Stipends: $40/biweekly transportation and one time $75 gear stipend payable upon completion of orientation Location: Based in Duluth, MN and traveling throughout MN and surrounding service areas Reports to: Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps (NBHPC) Staff Service Term: Full term: May 14, 2024, to November 6, 2024 (1200 hours) Education Award: Qualified […]
Historic Preservation AmeriCorps Corpsmember Living Allowance: $850 stipend every two weeks Stipends: $40/biweekly transportation and one time $75 gear stipend payable upon completion of orientation Location: Our office is based in Duluth, MN. Members will start and end each project there, but you will travel to sites all across the state in provided vehicles. Reports to: Northern Bedrock Historic […]
From the early 1900s until the 1960s, radium, vanadium, and uranium mining boomed on Colorado’s western slope. Calamity Camp survives as a popular tourist stop for historians looking for a “miner detour.” On the western slope of Colorado you’ll find epic mesas, towering mountain ranges, and among other things, a rich mining history. Calamity Camp […]
It’s time again for HistoriCorps to return to Wyoming and continue our longstanding work at the historic Lemley Mill and Miners Delight Saloon! SESSION DATES: June 2-7, June 9-14, June 23-28, and June 30 – July 5 LOCATION: 45 minutes from Lander, WY! Project Site Description & History: Located just 40 minutes from the outdoor-lovers’ destination of […]
One hundred years ago, Joyce Estate was living large during the roaring 20s, and a century later, HistoriCorps is helping return it to its former glory days. In 2023 HistoriCorps began a new partnership with the Chippewa National Forest whose region covers roughly 1.6 million acres in the north central woods of Minnesota. Secluded just […]
This is a HardCorps project, which will involve a higher degree of difficulty for participants. SESSION DATES: June 2-7 and June 9-14 PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Pete Specht CREW LEADER: Karina Burbank Rising atop the crest of Shenandoah Mountain is the High Knob Fire Tower, a one of kind stone-constructed lookout tower built in the 1930s that symbolizes a […]
Perhaps our longest continuing project to date, Forest Lodge is among our most popular volunteer opportunities, and with good reason. Early birds get the worm on this one, so don’t wait to register and we’ll see you on Lake Namakegon! It’s that time of year again when a returning cast of characters and a slew […]
We’re back with another opportunity to volunteer at Alder Ridge Lookout Cabin – a cherished relic perched atop the Sierra Nevada in the Eldorado National Forest, California, USA. SESSION DATES: June 16-21, June 23-28, and June 30 – July 5 Project Site Description and History: Nestled within the rugged terrain of Eldorado National Forest stands […]
Camp Rabideau Pavilion and Barrack Preservation, Minnesota Session Dates: June 23-28, June 30 – July 5th, July 28 – August 2, August 4-9, and August 11-16 Location: Located approximately 70 minutes Northwest of Grand Rapids, MN Project Site Description and History: If you haven’t noticed by now, HistoriCorps is often associated with the Civilian Conservation […]
Behind one of Colorado’s popular watering holes lies the Buckhorn Work Center, a 1930s forestry compound still serving the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. SESSION DATES: June 23-28 and June 30 – July 5 LOCATION: Located approximately 45 minutes west of Fort Collins in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Project Site Description & History: The […]
Join us at Birch Creek Charcoal Kilns in Idaho for a unique opportunity to connect with nature, preserve history, and make a positive impact in our community! Session Dates: July 14-19 and July 21-26 Project Site Information and History: The Birch Creek Charcoal Kilns in Idaho are historical structures located in the Leadore area, representing […]
Join us in preserving the natural beauty of Denver City Park Lily Ponds and be a part of revitalizing this cherished spot for generations to come. Session Dates: July 14-19 and July 21-26 Project Site Description & History The Denver City Park Lily Ponds, an integral part of Denver’s historic City Park, were established in […]
Join us at Birch Creek Charcoal Kilns in Idaho for a unique opportunity to connect with nature, preserve history, and make a positive impact in our community! Session Dates: July 14-19 and July 21-26 Project Site Information and History: The Birch Creek Charcoal Kilns in Idaho are historical structures located in the Leadore area, representing […]
Join us in preserving the natural beauty of Denver City Park Lily Ponds and be a part of revitalizing this cherished spot for generations to come. Session Dates: July 14-19 and July 21-26 Project Site Description & History The Denver City Park Lily Ponds, an integral part of Denver’s historic City Park, were established in […]
Secluded in the rugged hills of West Virginia sits the Blue Bend Pavilion, a CCC era site with a touch of southern hospitality. SESSION DATES: September 22-27, September 29 – October 4, October 6-11, and October 13-18 LOCATION: Located roughly 30 minutes northeast of the historic Lewisburg. Project Site Description and History: The Blue Bend Pavilion […]