HistoriCorps was born in Colorado, where the peaks scrape the sky and old cabins still whisper the stories of the people who built them. What began as a small group of craftspeople and dreamers determined to save those stories has grown into a national movement rooted in hands-on preservation and shared adventure.
From the San Juan Mountains to the plains near Fort Collins, our volunteers camp together sharing meals while also working shoulder to shoulder to bring new life to historic structures on public lands. Each project blends history, hard work, and heart—teaching and learning the trades that built America while building community across generations.
Though our work now stretches from coast to coast, Colorado remains our home ground. The trails we’ve hiked, the cabins we’ve restored, and the friendships forged here continue to guide everything we do. Preserving these places isn’t just about saving buildings—it’s about keeping the spirit of the West alive.
"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 Buchorn 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
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
HistoriCorps
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