Volunteers are needed to help restore the Homeplace at the 1850s Working Farm and Living History Museum in Land Between the Lakes.

HistoriCorps projects are free for volunteers! HistoriCorps will provide all meals, tools, training, equipment, and a campsite. Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to the campsite, sleeping equipment, work gloves, clothes and boots, and other personal gear.

PROJECT DETAILS: Remove existing oak shakes and gutters on the main portion of the Double Pen House (10%). Replace purlins and roof decking, as needed (10%). Install new cedar shake roof and flashing (75%). Install new and salvaged gutters (5%).

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. Volunteer crew sizes generally range from 4-8 volunteers, with two HistoriCorps staff that lead and train volunteers in the work.

CAMPING: Camping will be at Energy Lake Campground in Kentucky. Tents, truck campers, campervans, and RVs/trailers can access this campsite, but there are no hookups. Potable water and restrooms will be available. Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed at this project. Showers will be available!

SESSION DATES: September 18-23, September 25-30, October 2-7, and October 9-14. Sign up today at: historicorps.org/homeplace-tn-2022-2/

You may email volunteer@historicorps.org for more information.

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