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17 Mile House - Tour Hosts and Museum Care 🏡
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Centennial, CO
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, Weekends daytime
Time Commitment:
A few hours
Commitment Details:
Volunteers can sign up for one-time activities or become long-term volunteers.
Recurrence:
One time only
Volunteers Needed:
15
Cause Areas:
Agriculture, Animals, Children & Youth, Research & Social Science, Science & Technology
Good For:
Teens, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Background Check
Description
Visitors can step back in time at 17 Mile House, a 160-year old farm which served as an important resting stop for pioneers traveling on the Cherokee/Smoky Hill wagon trails in the 1860s. This patchwork built house was used as a cattle ranch and dairy farm until 1976. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and protected in perpetuity in 1983 after an outpouring of community support.
The Open Spaces team at Arapahoe County manages this heritage area with support from volunteers!
Volunteer roles available include:
- Leading tours of the farmhouse for young students and families
- Sharing historical and natural history stories for school groups
- Providing hands-on experiences during open house events
- Creating displays about local history
- Maintaining the gardens
- Caring for objects in our historic collection that tell the story and culture of pioneer life
This is a great opportunity for history students or people who love local history!
Location
17 Mile House Farm Park
8181 S Parker Rd, Centennial, CO 80016, USA
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
Volunteers will complete an application and background check before volunteer service.
