Robert Whetsell and the CCC

We were blessed to meet with Robert Whetsell on September 24th for a discussion on the CCC in West Virginia. The CCC or Civilian Conservation Corp worked in West Virginia to build a variety of projects to benefit the citizens of West Virginia. Among them were most of the states parks, including Cabwaylingo in Wayne County, the flood walls in Huntington, many sidewalks and streets, and millions of trees planted. While the CCC and most of the other New Deal programs had there critics, the CCC made a lasting impact on West Virginia that lasts until today. There isn't a day that goes by that the state isn't safer or more easily enjoyed because of work done in our state in the 1930's.

Robert and Dennis share a few words before the class.

Robert presented dozens of slides and photographs chronicling the CCC in WV.

Robert discussing the New Deal and Great Depression.