Opportunities From: East Tennessee State University

Create magical moments Help us host signature events that bring thousands of visitors to Rocky Mount each year. From intimate evening programs to large festivals, our events showcase the best of frontier heritage.

What You'll Do:

Set up and break down event spacesWelcome guests and manage entryStaff activity booths and demonstrationsAssist with parking and crowd flowSupport vendors and performersHelp with Christmas at Rocky MountWork Harvest Festival stationsAssist at Living History Weekends

Perfect For: Social butterflies, people with irregular schedules, students needing service hours, anyone who loves a good festival Time Commitment: Event by event basis, no regular commitment required

Preserve our historic landscape Care for 60+ acres of historic buildings, heritage gardens, and natural areas. Your hands-on work directly preserves this irreplaceable piece of Tennessee history.

What You'll Do:

Maintain period-appropriate gardens and landscapesCultivate heritage plants and heirloom varietiesClear and maintain walking trailsAssist with building and fence repairsCare for historical tools and equipmentSupport archaeological and restoration projectsHelp with general site upkeep and beautification

Perfect For: Gardeners, outdoor enthusiasts, people who like working with their hands, detail-oriented individuals

Bring the 18th century to life

Transport visitors back to 1790 through storytelling, demonstrations, and first-person interpretation. Wear period clothing, demonstrate colonial crafts, and share the daily life of Tennessee's early settlers.

What You'll Do:

Lead tours through the historic mansionDemonstrate traditional crafts like blacksmithing, weaving, or hearth cookingPortray historical characters during special eventsShare stories of frontier life with visitorsTeach colonial-era skills and trades

Perfect For: Natural storytellers, history enthusiasts, performers, craftspeople who love sharing their knowledge

Inspire the next generation Help students discover history through hands-on learning. Develop and deliver curriculum-based programs that bring Tennessee history standards to life for learners of all ages.

What You'll Do:

Assist with school field trip programsLead hands-on activity stations for studentsHelp develop educational materials and resourcesSupport scout badge programs and summer campsCreate content for newsletters and social mediaOrganize archives and research collections

Perfect For: Teachers, education students, youth workers, anyone who loves helping kids learn