Saving the Beauty of Alabama: CCC at Work in Geneva State Park (1935)

This silent 1935 film, produced by the Department of the Interior, captures the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) hard at work in Geneva State Park, Alabama. Watch as CCC members cross footbridges with shovels, erect fences, bridge streams, clear dead trees, and replant new ones, all in an effort to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of the park. A testament to the CCC's dedication to conservation during the Great Depression, this footage offers a fascinating glimpse into the labor and care that went into protecting Alabama's natural landscapes. Subscribe to Archival Moments for more rare historical content and explore the past with us!