Civilian Conservation Corps Archives

Rules and Expectations for the CCC

Rules and expectations for the CCC men was a good way to make sure that the mark they left on the community was a positive one. CCC camps were run like military camps would run and the employees used to…

Social Life in the CCC Camps

When people think about Franklin D. Roosevelt, they don’t typically think of their hometown and the impact Roosevelt had on it. During the 1930s, when the Great Depression hit, Roosevelt started one of many programs called the “Civilian Conservation Corps.”…

Life in the CCC camps

Put light against light – you have nothing. Put dark against dark – you have nothing. It’s the contrast of light and dark that each give the other one meaning. It’s amazing what you can do with a little love in your heart.

Travelers of Appalachia

Just let go – and fall like a little waterfall. There comes a nice little fluffer. Every highlight needs it’s own personal shadow. You can do anything your heart can imagine. If you do too much it’s going to lose its effectiveness. Get tough with it, get strong.

Country Drive

It’s amazing what you can do with a little love in your heart. You can create the world you want to see and be a part of. You have that power. Get away from those little Christmas tree things we used to make in school. It’s almost like something out of a fairytale book.