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23 people are interested
Community Event: Dairy Day 2018
ORGANIZATION: Elk Grove Historical Museum
Please visit the new page to apply.
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23 people are interested
Celebrate Elk Grove Village's dairy history with music, games, crafts, ice cream sundaes, and a live cow!
Volunteers can help out in a variety of ways:
- Set-up, 10am-11:45am (5 volunteers needed)
- Kids' craft, 12-3pm (2 volunteers)
- Games, 12-3pm (2 volunteers)
- Clean-up, 3-4:30pm (4 volunteers needed)
Volunteers can choose one or multiple shifts.
Volunteers will receive 2 additional free passes to Dairy Day.
More opportunities with Elk Grove Historical Museum
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Elk Grove Historical Museum
Location:
399 Biesterfield Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, US
Mission Statement
The Elk Grove Historical Museum actively partners with the community to collect and preserve local history that is disseminated through relevant exhibits and education programs.
Description
The Elk Grove Historical Museum provides a look at pioneer living from the mid 19th to early 20th century. The Museum specializes in the history of the Elk Grove and its development over time. Open year round, the Museum offers tours, educational programs, exhibits, and assistance with research on Elk Grove Village and the surrounding area. Come experience pioneer life with crafts, games, exhibits and demonstrations!
Our Campus includes:
- Mid-1800s farmhouse complete with historic furnishings
- 1880's Deike family barn with nineteenth century farm equipment and tools.
- Orientation Center - t hroughout the year you can view rotating exhibits . Modeled after a one-room schoolhouse, it is also used for programming and houses the museum office.
- Outbuildings - chicken coop / garden / privy - These outbuildings date to the early twentieth century and introduce visitors to structures used for animals and facilities used for daily life.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
399 Biesterfield Rd.Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
DATE POSTED
April 4, 2018
SKILLS
- History
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- At least one of the described shifts.