The 2024 CCC Legacy Day was held on July 28, 2024 at Poe Valley State Park. Guests enjoyed good food, CCC-themed music and programming throughout the day where they learned about the history of the CCC and life in Company 1333 – Camp S-63, Poe Valley. Bill and Mary Marcum began hosting this event in the 1980’s to honor veterans who served during in the CCC during The Great Depression. We extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors and partners for their contributions to make this day possible:
2024 Sponsors and Partners:
Mid-State Roofing and Coating, Inc.
Millheim Small Engine & Hardware
Centre County Historical Society
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
William and Mary Marcum
Brad L. and Jennifer Wingard
While this event will no longer be held on an annual basis, this page will be maintained to promote any future CCC presentations or activities held in Centre County. Scroll down to view photos from past events, research resources, and a place where you can tell your connection and stories about family members that may have served in the Civilian Conservation Corps.
TELL US YOUR STORY!
TELL US YOUR STORY!
We invite everyone to share any stories and provide any information about the Poe Valley camp for documentation into the history of Company 1333, Camp S-63 Poe Valley. Information may be shared by contacting the Centre County Historical Society, Mary Sorensen at msorensen@centrefurnace.org, or call 814-234-4779. Or, CLICK HERE to share your story.
Local Historian Bill Marcum, born and raised in Coburn, was first introduced to the works of the CCC through many stories told to him by his grandfather, who was the Senior Foreman in the Poe Valley CCC Camp S-63 Company 1333. He started collecting Poe Valley CCC memorabilia after the passing of his grandfather, and subsequently learned his other grandfather helped erect CCC camps in Virginia, and uncle was an enrollee in a CCC camp in Virginia. Bill and his wife, Mary, began organizing reunions for the Poe Valley CCC Camp over three decades ago.
CCC RESOURCES OF INTEREST
- LISTEN TO PODCAST: CCC IN CENTRE COUNTY
On Dead Centre by CCHS President Katie O’Toole - PCN TV – THE FOREMAN’S BOYS
Interview with local historian Bill Marcum about his new book and stories about the Civilian Conservation Corps Company 1333 – Camp S-63, Poe Valley (Streaming available with PCN Subscription or check for schedule.) - PCN-TV – AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORP
Featuring conversations with Paul Fagley, an Environmental Education Specialist with the PA DCNR, and John Eastlake, a member of CCC Legacy. (Streaming available with PCN Subscription or check for schedule) - PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVATION HERITAGE PROJECT
Stories, documentaries, resources. “Pennsylvania’s rich conservation history can be told though the stories of the people, places and events that shaped Pennsylvania.”
