The Catskill Chronicle

NARROWSBURG, NY (June 9, 2013) – On Sunday, August 4, 2013, the Ten Mile River Scout Museum, located at 1481 Crystal Lake Road, Narrowsburg, NY, will be hosting a celebration of the 80^th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.) and C.C.C. Camp Ten Mile River.

The Museum is looking for anyone that worked at C.C.C. Camp Ten Mile River or their families who may have photos, memorabilia or stories to share them with us. 

Former camp enrollees and their families are invited to be special guests for the day. Please contact David M. Malatzky, associate curator, Ten Mile River Scout Museum, 2332 Holland Ave., Bronx, NY 10467.  E-Mail: dmalatzky@aol.com.

The C.C.C. was a New Deal program created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to provide work opportunities for unemployed Americans. 

Camp Ten Mile River operated near Turnpike Lake from 1933 – 1936. The August program will center on the Museum and the C.C.C. campsite, a short walk away.

While the Scouts will certainly be there, this will largely be an event for the local community, the public at large and C.C.C. enthusiasts in the region. The event is free.

Here are some planned program highlights for the day.

*Guided walks of the C.C.C. Camp Ten Mile River.

* FDR Impersonator Jonah Triebwasser

* A self-guided G.P.S. walking tour of C.C.C. Camp Ten Mile River.

* Displays of C.C.C. memorabilia and artifacts.

* Displays by local historical societies and museums and organizations like the National Park Service.

* Viewings of the P.B.S. American Experience documentary: The C.C.C.

* Talks by local C.C.C. Historians John Dowd, Diane Galusha and Peter Osborne

Food will be available for purchase.  The Ten Mile River Scout Museum will be open.