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Celebrate National African American History Month: Civilian Conservation Corps History Hike
Date: February 23, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Event Description
Celebrate National African American History Month: Civilian Conservation Corps History Hike
The Civilian Conservation Corps was an origination of young men committed to conservation across the nation. Parks were built, roads were cut, fires were put out and a nation was shaped through their hard work. We will highlight Cheaha’s African American CCC Company 465 in honor of African American History Month. Learn about the history of Cheaha State Park, the CCC, and so much more on this accessible board walk hike. After the hike, there will be a special presentation by Georgia Underwood Calhoun who's father served in CCC Company 465 at the CCC Lake Pavilion. Please stop by the front gate for your day pass and directions. Weather permitting. (May be rescheduled if rainy or storms.)
Date: February 23, 2019
Time: 11:00 AM
The Civilian Conservation Corps was an origination of young men committed to conservation across the nation. Parks were built, roads were cut, fires were put out and a nation was shaped through their hard work. We will highlight Cheaha’s African American CCC Company 465 in honor of African American History Month. Learn about the history of Cheaha State Park, the CCC, and so much more on this accessible board walk hike. After the hike, there will be a special presentation by Georgia Underwood Calhoun who's father served in CCC Company 465 at the CCC Lake Pavilion. Please stop by the front gate for your day pass and directions. Weather permitting. (May be rescheduled if rainy or storms.)
Date: February 23, 2019
Time: 11:00 AM
