Program

Public Programs: Humanities Projects for Youth

Period of Performance

7/1/1984 - 11/30/1984

Funding Totals

$12,624.00 (approved)
$12,624.00 (awarded)


Conserving Our Heritage: The History of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Dutchess County

FAIN: GZ-22108-84

Dutchess Community College (Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1512)
Frank San Felice (Project Director: November 1983 to October 1990)

To support a research project in which youth will document the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps in their county. Through extensive archival research, as well as interviews with CCC participants and community residents, they will prepare museum exhibits on the experience and impact of the CCC.