How to HistoriCorps – Stay Warm When Camping
By Volunteer Eric Ockerhausen There’s nothing like going to sleep under the stars and waking up to incredible sunrises over the mountains. In fact, the experience is one reason lots of volunteers join HistoriCorps projects [...]
Ten Years Ago: Recollections from HistoriCorps’ Founders Jonas Landes, Doug Stephens, Terri Leistman, & Ann Pritzlaff
A decade ago, a group of individuals saw a need to create an organization that would utilize a volunteer workforce to save historic places. We spoke with HistoriCorps founders, Doug Stephens and Terri Leistman of [...]
Why HistoriCorps
By Sarah Scruggs (left) Why HistoriCorps? Why not? There is no reason that I shouldn't or couldn’t do what is asked of me in my time as a volunteer on a HistoriCorps crew; I know [...]
Why HistoriCorps
By Brian Brogie: On a trip last year that took me along the Oregon Trail, I saw many historic structures that were in desperate need of attention. I thought, how sad that we are letting [...]
My HistoriCorps
By Doug Turner: It’s winter 2019 right now and I’m waiting with a bit of excitement for the beginning roll-out of this year’s projects. Waiting…. waiting… Others before me have talked about why we, the [...]
My HistoriCorps
WHY HISTORICORPS By Joan Robb-Fradkin HistoriCorps Volunteer and Donor "Follow your passion," is a motto I've tried to live by. When my son was a little boy he'd ask, " How will I figure out [...]