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Special Event
Event
CCC Living History Days
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 39.000000, -77.000000
Park in the parking lot of Cabin Camp 3 off of the park's Scenic Drive and follow signs to the event.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
8 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History
Drop-in at any time between 9:00am and 5:00pm.
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.
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
Image Gallery
NPS Photo/Melissa Weih
NPS Photo/Mark Ragan