Press release from Historic Johnson Farm:
Historic Johnson Farm is excited to welcome new volunteers for a multitude of opportunities. On Wednesday, August 21 at 10 AM, anyone interested in learning more about volunteering at the farm is welcome to attend an information session to learn about various volunteer duties as well as a brief history of the farm.
There is no weekly or even monthly commitment to volunteer. Some come regularly on the same day each week; others come when they are able. Some of the volunteer opportunities are working on the grounds crew or as a gardener, serving as a tour guide, assisting with school field trips, helping with special events, cleaning the historic farmhouse and more.
Every Monday morning, a group of volunteers meets to maintain the grounds and provide simple maintenance. Mowing, weed-eating, cutting small trees, changing light bulbs, and minor repairs are just some of the things the group works on. The gardening group also meets on Mondays to maintain the gardens and flower beds. Planting, weeding, clipping, and more help make the grounds as beautiful as they can be. Grounds volunteer Craig Long says, “I enjoy the fellowship with the other volunteers and helping to preserve a historic landmark for the public; also, I grew up on a farm and working at Johnson Farm feels ‘natural’.”
For those more interested in working with the public, field trip leaders and tour guides are always needed. Field trip volunteers help when classes of students come to the farm. They lead programs in the farmhouse, school house, and barn. Guides lead tours of the historic farmhouse to the general public. Volunteer Nan Croft says, “It’s inspiring to see both children and adults with their reactions to all the history that the farm has to offer. Insight into bygone times including lifestyle and farm maintenance is eye opening to us all!”
Historic Johnson Farm was a gift to the schoolchildren and the community by the late Vernon and Leander Johnson. It is owned by Henderson County Public Schools and is managed by an Executive Director and the Historic Johnson Farm Foundation, Inc. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The farm is located at 3346 Haywood Road in Hendersonville, NC 28739.
If a person is interested in volunteering but unable to make the information session, please contact the farm for more information. Call the farm foundation office at 828-891-6585. Or visit www.historicjohnsonfarm.org or www.facebook.com/HistoricJohnsonFarm or email jfarm@hcpsnc.org
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