Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with Heritage Days Music and History Festival, the Portage County Historical Society’s signature summer event! Held at Heritage Park in Plover on June 14 and 15, this free, family-friendly festival brings history to life through music, food, activities, and community.
Ongoing Activities All Weekend:
- Explore 11 historic buildings open for tours
- Watch live blacksmithing and heritage demonstrations
- Enjoy hands-on kids’ games and crafts
- Try local food and beverages, including Point Brewery offerings
- Experience the debut of our new feature exhibit:
- Rhythms of the River: The History of Music in Portage County
Whether you're a history lover, music fan, or looking for the perfect weekend outing, Heritage Days has something for everyone.
What will volunteers do?
We are accepting signups for 2-hour shifts. You may sign up for as many or as few shifts as you would like. We will be counting on all volunteers to show up for their assigned shifts, so please be sure to let us know in advance if you will need to reschedule or cancel your shift(s).
We will assign specific service areas for each volunteer to ensure all activities are supported. Please let us know if there is ONE activity you would prefer not to support, and we will do our best to honor your preference. Unfortunately, we may not be able to accommodate all requests. Share your preference via email to Volunteer Coordinator: education@pchwsi.org
IMPORTANT: If you have mobility issues or physical restrictions that we should be aware of when assigning tasks, please be sure to let us know by emailing our Volunteer Coordinator: education@pchswi.org
Heritage Days Volunteers Will:
- Maintain a welcoming and encouraging experience for all visitors!
- Serve as greeters and docents in our historic buildings.
- Serve food and beverages.
- Serve as cashier for food and beverage purchases.
- Assist in sales at our General Store.
- Sell 50/50 raffle tickets periodically.
- Monitor our new exhibit: “Rhythms of the River: The History of Music in Portage County.”
- Assist with setup and cleanup as needed.
Our ideal volunteer . . .
- Is dependable, punctual, and able to work collaboratively with staff members and volunteers.
- Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is enthusiastic about history, education, and community engagement.
What will volunteers need to bring or wear?
Volunteers should wear comfortable walking shoes. Volunteers are requested to wear their PCHS Volunteer t-shirt. For our first-time volunteers, you will receive a t-shirt to wear at the event and take home with you! All volunteers will receive a free drink ticket; you may also wish to bring a refillable water bottle, clearly labeled with your name. Volunteers serving 2 or more consecutive shifts will receive a free food voucher.
