The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) began on March 31, 1933 under President Roosevelt’s “New Deal” to relieve the poverty and unemployment of the Depression. CCC camps were set up in a few Connecticut towns, state parks, & forests. Workers built trails, roads, campsites, & dams, stocked fish, built & maintained fire tower observers' cabins & telephone lines, fought fires, & planted millions of trees. The CCC disbanded in 1942 due to the need for men in WW II.

About Marty Podskoch
Marty Podskoch, one of the nation’s authorities on the CCC, a retired teacher, and the author of 11 books, including: Adirondack Civilian Conservation Corps Camps: History, Memories & Legacy of the CCC; Adirondack Fire Towers: Their History and Lore; and Adirondack Stories: Historical Sketches as well as The Connecticut 169 Club and The Rhode Island 39 Club will talk about the fascinating history of the CCC and how its impact shaped CT, RI, NY, and the surrounding area.

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