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Special Event
Event
CCC Living History Days
This event has already occurred. This page is provided for reference only.
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.581671, -77.416942
Park in the parking lot of Cabin Camp 2 off of Joplin Road and follow signs to the event. To get to Cabin Camp 2, take Exit 150 on Interstate 95 onto Joplin Road. Pass the main park entrance and continue to the entrance to Cabin Camp 2 and 5 (signed). When you reach the split on the gravel road, head towards Cabin Camp 2. This road is a long gravel road (signs will be posted to guide you to Cabin Camp 2). Physical address 17175 Mawavi Road, Triangle, VA.
Repeating Event
Days:
Every day
Dates:
October 07, 2023 to October 08, 2023
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
8 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Exhibition/Show
Living History
Talk
Description
Prince William Forest Park was created as Chopawamsic Recreation Demonstration Area by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1936; groups of cabins in a forest oasis where children and young families from nearby cities could find 'relief' from the Great Depression. Join park rangers and volunteers at Prince William Forest Park as we celebrate the creation of the park by taking a deeper look at the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps and see what a day in the life of a CCC enrollee would look like! Watch living history reenactors demonstrate skills used to build and upkeep the cabin camps and see exhibits of CCC era tools and uniforms.
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NPS Photo
CCC Legacy
NPS Photo/Melissa Weih