VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: When Mary Downen, a homesteader and widow, first visited Mount Konocti in 1902 she found herself with a deep admiration of the old oak forest that fell before her eyes. It was then that she decided to stay and build a small home for herself at 3,500 feet in elevation and to live there […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Located on land historically inhabited by the Kickapoo, Osage, Caddo, O-ga-xpa, and Ohéthi Šakówi Nations, Lake Wedington hosted Civilian Conservation Corps crews that constructed cabins and other recreational buildings for public use. These CCC-built resources are overdue for some HistoriCorps TLC. Volunteers will get the opportunity to restore the rustic cabins at Lake Wedington […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: When Mary Downen, a homesteader and widow, first visited Mount Konocti in 1902 she found herself with a deep admiration of the old oak forest that fell before her eyes. It was then that she decided to stay and build a small home for herself at 3,500 feet in elevation and to live there […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Located on land historically inhabited by the Kickapoo, Osage, Caddo, O-ga-xpa, and Ohéthi Šakówi Nations, Lake Wedington hosted Civilian Conservation Corps crews that constructed cabins and other recreational buildings for public use. These CCC-built resources are overdue for some HistoriCorps TLC. Volunteers will get the opportunity to restore the rustic cabins at Lake Wedington […]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: When Mary Downen, a homesteader and widow, first visited Mount Konocti in 1902 she found herself with a deep admiration of the old oak forest that fell before her eyes. It was then that she decided to stay and build a small home for herself at 3,500 feet in elevation and to live there […]
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 […]
We’re returning to the Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs to preserve the Enomoto Cabin, which has fallen into disrepair from vandalism and neglect! SESSION DATES: May 26-31 and June 2-7 PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Patrick Kennedy! Project Site Description & History: Enomoto Cabin is part of the Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs. Its historical significance spans several generations from […]
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 […]
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 […]
Feed your passion for nature and adventure by volunteering at the breathtaking Bunker Hill Lookout Tower in California! SESSION DATES: July 14-19, July 21-26, July 28 – August 2 PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Brandon Allemen! Project Site Description and History: The Bunker Hill Lookout is a key historical site within Region 5, symbolizing its expansive fire management […]
Join us at Greenwood Cemetery in Brookings, SD on Saturday, July 20th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a short […]
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 at Valley Cemetery in Valley, NE on Monday, July 22nd, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a short […]
Join us at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, KS on Tuesday July 23rd, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a […]
Join us at Mount Mora Cemetery in St. Joseph, MO on Wednesday July 24th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with […]
Join us at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion, IA on Thursday July 25th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a […]
Join us at Fairview Cemetery in Stillwater, MN on Saturday July 27th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a short […]
Join us at Oak Hill Cemetery in Neenah, WI on Monday July 29th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a […]
Join us at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll, IL on Tuesday July 30th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with […]
Join us at Pioneer Cemetery in Bowling Green, KY on Thursday August 1st, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a […]
Join us at Irons Cemetery in Plainfield, IN on Tuesday June 18th, 2024! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public! 9am-3pm (local time) Irons Cemetery Pull off at intersection of Miles Road and US Highway 40. Plainfield, IN 46168 Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe […]