$780 raised by 7 donors
16% complete
$5,000 Goal
ROOTED IN COLORADO. BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
HistoriCorps was born in Colorado, where the peaks scrape the sky and old cabins still whisper the stories of those who came before us. What began as a small group of craftspeople and dreamers determined to save these places has grown into a national movement rooted in hands-on preservation, shared adventure, and a belief that history is worth saving together.
From the San Juan Mountains to the plains near Fort Collins, our volunteers camp together, share meals, and work shoulder to shoulder to breathe new life into historic places. Each project blends history, hard work, and heart—passing along traditional skills, building community, and preserving the memories of our shared history for generations still to come.
Though our work now stretches from coast to coast, Colorado remains our home ground. The places we've saved, the partnerships we've built, and the friendships forged here continue to shape who we are and what we hope to become.
Now, through Our Shared Mission, we're looking toward the future. Just as the historic places we preserve depend upon strong foundations, so does the organization dedicated to saving them. Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient HistoriCorps—one prepared to preserve more places, engage more people, and carry this important work forward for generations.
The places we will save tomorrow depend upon the foundation we build today.
"I am proud of the work we accomplished in the two sessions. David is such a creative problem solver! I was amazed at the solutions he came up with. The whole crew really contributed to a “work hard and have fun” atmosphere," - Volunteer comment from the Hunters Creek Miner's Cabin project near Aspen, 2025
"What a great way to spend sometime off... I gained some window repair and painting skills I can use on my house. I appreciate your abilities to create a cohesive team in a short time and teach skills." - Volunteer comment from the Buckhorn Work Center project near Ft. Collins, 2025
"I love the combination of doing important work, learning skills I can really use (in a conducive atmosphere), and meeting like-minded people - great all around!" - Volunteer comment from the City Park Lilly Ponds project in Denver, 2025
The Opportunity
This year, we have an exciting opportunity to make your generosity go even further! Thanks to a generous $10,000 matching gift, every dollar contributed to HistoriCorps this giving season (through December 31) will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000. Your support will help us build an even stronger foundation for the future.
The places we will save tomorrow depend upon the foundation we build today.
If you're not inspired to give yet, watch the video below
I know this isn't in Colorado, but this is the same impact HistoriCorps is bringing to historic places all over our state.
America's history was built by hand—and kept alive by those who care. HistoriCorps fosters a preservation ethic by engaging volunteers and supporters like you to save the places that tell our story and strengthen our communities.
Headquartered in the shadow of the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater and inspired by the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps, since 2009 HistoriCorps has paired the spirit of public service with modern preservation practices. Through hands-on service projects across the country, more than 800 volunteers and participants annually join in the work of repairing and revitalizing historic places, often in the remote and forgotten corners of our country. These sites are not just "preserved" but are saved, learned from, and loved.
Our long-term vision is bold: to lead the movement for experiential preservation, investing in a workforce that reflects our country and in projects that tell the stories of all who built it.
Organization name
Our Shared Mission
2009
Tax id (EIN)
80-0844382
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities, Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Education
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
300 Union AveMailing
PO Box 991CO, US
Summit County, CO, US
Larimer County, CO, US
Pitkin, CO, US
Jefferson County, CO, US