Civilian Conservation Corps

Heritage

Legacy of Barbara Novosel

Barbara Novosel started a journey to join her husband, Nickola, that would bring her to the remote forests of Pennsylvania. Here they would build a life with their 12 children, leaving an enduring legacy. Read more

Heritage

NEWSPAPERS OF THE CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS

During the era of the Great Depression, many young men left school to help support their families. Traditional educational paths were disrupted for countless individuals. The Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC), launched in 1933 as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal,... Read more

Millionaire's Row

The Boom and Bust of Pennsylvania’s Lumber Era

The 19th-century lumber boom transformed Pennsylvania’s forests into an industrial powerhouse—before overharvesting led to economic collapse and environmental devastation. This is the story of the rise, fall, and restoration of the Lumber Heritage Region. Read more

Heritage

Highlighting Black History in the Lumber Heritage Region

Discover some of the lumber and forest related stories of Black Americans in the Lumber Heritage Region and throughout Pennsylvania. Combatting injustice, breaking barriers, and contributing to the forests and places we hold dear today, explore just a few of these fascinating st... Read more

Education

Civilian Conservation Corps. – Lesson Plans

Teachers and parents, are you searching for meaningful, interactive resources to spark your students’ curiosity about history, conservation, and the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)? Look no further! The Lumber Heritage Region is thrilled to offer brand-new, though... Read more

Heritage

The Legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Pennsylvania

By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, unsustainable logging and agricultural practices had left many parts of the United States in ecological peril. States like Pennsylvania, once celebrated for their verdant forests, suffered severe depletion as their natural resources were... Read more