Civilian Conservation Corps Cabin Preservation
Help us preserve these historical buildings for future generations of visitors to Pocahontas State Park.
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President Roosevelt initiated the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) as a public work relief program that operated from 1933 to 1942 in the United States for unemployed, unmarried men as a way to address the poverty of the Great Depression. The project obtained land between Richmond VA and Petersburg VA as a way of opening up the outdoors to people of all social and economic backgrounds, making the outdoors no longer an exclusively rich man's domain.
These young men built over 100 structures in what is now Pocahontas State Park. Most of the structures were group cabin areas. The idea was to enable youth-focused organizations (e.g. church, Scouts, YMCA, etc) to bring their groups to camp outdoors. This would allow them to gain an appreciation for our environment and develop life long skills.
This vision has lasted for over 80 years, as many youth groups continue to use these cabins as a key component of their programs. Many fine adults have camped in these cabins and have fond memories of the experience.
Given the constant use of these cabins over the past 80 years, several of them have fallen into disrepair. We have made it our mission to preserve these buildings so that today's youth and future generations can have the same experience. These buildings are now part of the National Register of Historic Places.
We are asking for donations of supplies, money, and time to preserve these historical treasures so that they can continue to be used to develop youth to grow into fine young men and women. Let's get our youth out from behind their phones and video games. They put them down when they camp in the park and learn about conservation, self reliance, teamwork, and other important life skills. Please consider making a donation to this important project.
These young men built over 100 structures in what is now Pocahontas State Park. Most of the structures were group cabin areas. The idea was to enable youth-focused organizations (e.g. church, Scouts, YMCA, etc) to bring their groups to camp outdoors. This would allow them to gain an appreciation for our environment and develop life long skills.
This vision has lasted for over 80 years, as many youth groups continue to use these cabins as a key component of their programs. Many fine adults have camped in these cabins and have fond memories of the experience.
Given the constant use of these cabins over the past 80 years, several of them have fallen into disrepair. We have made it our mission to preserve these buildings so that today's youth and future generations can have the same experience. These buildings are now part of the National Register of Historic Places.
We are asking for donations of supplies, money, and time to preserve these historical treasures so that they can continue to be used to develop youth to grow into fine young men and women. Let's get our youth out from behind their phones and video games. They put them down when they camp in the park and learn about conservation, self reliance, teamwork, and other important life skills. Please consider making a donation to this important project.
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Make checks out to:
Friends of Pocahontas State Park Mail to: Friends of Pocahontas: CCC Project Attn: Owen Waltman 10301 State Park Road Chesterfield, VA 23832 |