Civil War | Park Day Volunteer Opportunity
Park Day @ Mabry-Hazen House
Upcoming Event
Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
The Hazen Historical Museum Foundation
1711 Dandridge Ave
Knoxville, TN 37915
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Meeting place
The parking lot is located in the rear of the museum campus and GPS directions will you right up in front of the historic house museum. Please use our rear paved parking lot accessible from Rosedale Ave. It is navigable via Google Maps if you search “Mabry-Hazen House Parking” or use the address 1690 Rosedale Ave. If you are approaching the site from Dandridge Ave. heading east, you will see directional signs for parking on your right, but you will turn left. Rosedale Ave. is located between the Morningside Community Center and Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Planned Activities
Activities will include leaf and brush removal, mulching, dead tree removal, garden bed weed removal, and general grounds cleaning. Some tools will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring rakes, shears, shovels, tarps, pruners, trowels, and similar yard and garden tools.
Washing the historic house and front porch is also on the list.
Washing the historic house and front porch is also on the list.
History or Educational Activities
Volunteers will be given a voucher for a free tour of the house museum at a future date.
Should I bring any tools or supplies?
We'll have some tools and equipment available (shovels, lobbers, clippers, etc.), but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own and minimize shared use. Power tools such as chain and pole saws or hedges would be useful as well. Volunteers are responsible for their own tools and equipment.
Is there a rain date?
In the instance of inclement weather, Park Day will be moved to Sunday.
Please note
Water and refreshments will be provided. Registration is not required.
Accessibility considerations
Does the site have accessible parking?
Yes
Does the site have accessible bathrooms?
Yes
Are there activities planned for those with disabilities?
Yes
Can the site accommodate a wheelchair, scooter, or walker?
Yes
Does your site offer accessible facilities?
Yes
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