Christmas on the Farm is a special event held at our Daniel A. Arnold historic farm. During this winter celebration, volunteer blacksmiths will start the coal forge to add warmth and enhance the seasonal activities. Historic blacksmiths will demonstrate simple blacksmithing techniques and share small trinkets with visitors. This is a wonderful way to celebrate the season and create lasting memories..
Impact
Volunteers represent what living in the 1880s might have been like and help visitors make a stronger connection to the history of Carriage Hill and experience life on an 1880s working farm.
Tasks
- Greet and welcome participants.
- Interpret and provide historic information specific to the Blacksmith Shop on the Daniel A Arnold Historic Farm.
- Work with staff lead, historic interpreters, and program assistants to provide an engaging event for the public participants.
Eligibility
- This is an opportunity for the following volunteers: Long-Term adult volunteers who have qualified as Historic Interpreters as well as Historic Blacksmith Demonstrators. Learn more about our types of service here.
Additional Notes
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Carriage Hill MetroPark. Volunteers are scheduled to arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of the program. Staff leads will orient volunteers to the day's activities, including planned demonstrations and to do a historical clothing check. Volunteers will also have time for a review of what can be demonstrated and other important information.
- Environment & Physical Demands: This program takes place outdoors. Volunteers may participate in some bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects to 10 lbs or more.
- Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather. Period apparel IS required. If not yet fitted, the staff lead or volunteer coordinator will contact you to schedule a fitting.
Volunteers must be qualified as Historic Blacksmiths to serve in this opportunity. To learn more, visit our Historic Blacksmith Volunteer Training page here.
Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Skilled Trades Volunteer Position for more information on skilled trades opportunities with us.
