Colorado Preservation, Inc.

333 W. Colfax Avenue, Suite 300 | Denver, CO 80204 | 303.893.4260 fax: 303.893.4333

	HistoriCorps is a new preservation initiative modeled after community service programs such as the Civilian Conservation Corps and AmeriCorps. Through a partnership formed by Colorado Preservation, Inc., the United States Forest Service, and Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, HistoriCorps will work to engage volunteers and professionals to preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic structures on public lands. This public-private partnership strives to greatly increase the capacity to achieve preservation projects whileteaching preservation maintenance and traditional building skills, advancing sustainable technology forhistoricbuildings, and creating jobs for young adults. To learn more about the mission of HistoriCorps, visit our new website: www.historicorps.org. HistoriCorps has several projects scheduled for thefuture months, ranging from outbuilding rehabilitation to construction of a solar energy shed, all of which can be viewed at: http://www.historicorps.org/projects.html. These projects will stress the importance of maintaining the character and integrity of historic places through historically sympathetic and appropriate repairs, rehabilitations and rehabilitations. Additionally, projects will provide valuable learning opportunities for preservation training under the supervision of master craftsmen. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for HistoriCorps projects, registration is available at: http://www.volunteeroutdoors.net (search “historic preservation” interest area). HistoriCorps is excited about the upcoming projects and volunteer opportunities and encourages anyone interested in learning more about how they can get involved to contact: info@historicorps.org.
	RECENT HISTORICORPS PROJECTS
	Colorado Preservation, Inc. is excited to report that the Saguache Volunteer Day was a huge success! On October 3rd, 2009 we invited our members and preservation partners from across the state to join us in launching the new HistoriCorps program. The event included a collaborative effort between HistoriCorps and the Endangered Places Program in the town of Saguache, Colorado – whose 4th Street Commercial District was named to the List of Colorado’s Most Endangered Places in 2009. Click here to view a slideshow and to read more about the progress made on October 3.