Gambrill State Park Seeks Former Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Members
Corps’ work to be honored at Campfire Program
FREDERICK – Gambrill State Park is seeking former Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) members to help celebrate the history of their work in Maryland State Parks during a campfire program on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Rock Run Amphitheater.
Park staff is making a special request to any former CCC members who would be willing to share their stories in order to better document and recognize local community members who worked hard in laying the foundations of resource conservation in Maryland. Interested former members, or participants with CCC should call Eric Creter at 301-293-4170.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), also known as Roosevelt’s Tree Army, was established in the early 1930’s as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal to provide jobs for young men and help to reclaim and improve damaged natural environment areas. There were several camps located within the Frederick area and across the state of Maryland. The current program focuses on contributing to the creation and improvement of today’s Maryland’s most popular state parks.
The State Forest and Park Service administers and manages Maryland, parks, natural environmental areas, natural resource areas, and marinas. While providing recreation sites, the Service preserves natural resources and ensures multiple uses and a sustained yield of forest resources. The SFPS is responsible for seven State forests, 48 State parks, seven natural environment areas, and 23 natural resource management areas.
The Service also oversees two State marinas. It operates Somers Cove Marina, home of the J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake and the National Hard Crab Derby in Crisfield. It monitors the contract for managing the Fort Washington Marina at Piscataway Bay off the Potomac River in Prince George's County. Parks and recreation brochures are available at each park.