Exploring History and Nature: CCC in State Parks, 1936

Journey through time and nature with this 1936 silent film that captures the essence of state parks during the Great Depression. Visit Chickamauga State Park in Georgia and Gettysburg State Park in Pennsylvania, where guides lead tourists through historic Civil War battlefields. Witness archaeologists uncovering Native American relics and skeletons at Moundsville, Alabama, and see the artifacts displayed in museums. Meanwhile, CCC youths are hard at work in North Park and Clark Forest State Park, maintaining the grounds where visitors enjoy picnics, swimming, and canoeing. This film is a testament to the CCC's role in preserving both natural beauty and historical legacy.