19th Century crafts and skills living history program
ORGANIZATION: Champoeg State Park
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We are looking for people who have a background or interest in 19th century farm and technology skills. We use living history demonstrations and events to help educate the public about lifeways of the latter 19th century Oregon. Crafts and skills range from wood working and blacksmithing to farming and homestead lifeways, gardening and animal husbandry.
More opportunities with Champoeg State Park
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Champoeg State Park
Location:
8239 Champoeg raod NE, St. Paul, OR 97137, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to interpret the cultural and natural history of Champoeg State Heritage Area. We accomplish this by teaching and sharing the story of this special place. We work to connect visitors to Champoeg’s cultural and natural landscape by providing services, and organizational assistance to create and present public programming. We organize living history events, creates and administers education programs, produces park guides, and demonstrates pioneer ways of life, skills and crafts.
Description
Champoeg State Heritage Area is a level 5 ISL (Interpretive Service Level) state park, and is expected to provide a high level of quality interpretive programming. Interpretive programming is done by all three groups associated with the park: Oregon State Parks (OPRD), the Friends of Historic Champoeg (FHC), and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Champoeg State Park8239 Champoeg Raod NESt. Paul, OR 97137
DATE POSTED
January 14, 2017
SKILLS
- Woodworking
- Sewing
- Quilting
- Carpentry
- Theater Arts
- Visual Arts
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 4-16 hours a month