Homestead Program—We believe The Vaughan cabin was originally constructed sometime around 1843 by the Smith Family of Cassville. The cabin was moved to the park from its original site about 11 miles from its current location. Our team of volunteers helps to keep the cabin alive by representing an 1860’s period of history. Opportunities abound with this program for families to help with interpretation and even cabin improvements.
Iron Program—The iron industry in Georgia once flourished right on the property that is now Red Top Mountain State Park. The park boasts two iron mines and the remnants of a once thriving industry. The park is now home to two iron furnaces, a blast furnace and a bloomery, which help represent what the iron processing must have been like in the area. At several times throughout the year, we ignite these furnaces and demonstrate the processes used to work iron. As part of our blast furnace demonstration, guests can create their own molds and leave with a work of their very own cast iron art. Volunteers can help with the scratch block molds, help with pouring iron or interpreting the program.
Halloween—In October, the Iron Hill Trail area becomes home to Ravenwood, a fictional town based on the actual history of the area. Guests ride through on a hayride and enjoy family oriented Halloween stories, hot cider and a snack. This is our biggest single fund-raising activity of the year and is our most volunteer intensive program. Volunteer opportunities abound.
Party with the ‘Possums—Friday nights throughout the summer, we allow park guests to walk through one of the popular hiking trails for a night-time view of park residents. This extremely popular program is in dire need of volunteers to lead hikes or even just to bring up the rear for safety.
Phone: 678-254-5012
General Info: info@friendsofredtop.org
Volunteer Info: volunteers@friendsofredtop.org
Friends of Red Top Mountain State Park
c/o The Lodge at Red Top Mountain
50 Lodge Road
Cartersville, GA 30121
And So much more—There are many, many other opportunities throughout the year including trail maintenance days, hayrides, special events and programs. For more information, contact Damon Kirkpatrick via the following email address: volunteers@friendsofredtop.org or by phone at 404-725-3670.
You can also check the Friends of Red Top website at http://www.friendsofredtop.org for a complete schedule of events.
You’re also very likely to encounter a Friends volunteer on any visit to the park. Any of our core volunteers will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Click
here to download our
Volunteer Packet
in PDF format.
