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The Civilian Conservation Corps did a lot of great work in South Dakota between 1933 and 1942. If you have information about men or projects, please contact the CCC Museum of South Dakota.

Dam To Be Completed October First

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Hill City Mitchell Dam project should be finished by October 1.

A Day of Memory

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The Custom has grown until it has decreed that May 30th of each year be set aside by the American pe

Father's Name Found

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Curtis Pettey name found in CCC camp newspaper

Author's Granddaughter Visits Museum

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Lyle Derscheid's granddaughter Erin Rykhus who was traveling through the area.

INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION

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STAR-SPANGLED INDEPENDENCE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

Gold Rush Trail Convoy

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2023 Fort Sidney to Deadwood Gold Rush Trail Convoy

90 Years CCC Anniversary Flag

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Commemorating 90 Years since FDR established the CCC

Ames Items Donated

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The Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota gets a lot of email.

Happy Thanksgiving

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Happy Thanksgving from CCC Camp Sheridan

Indian University of North America

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BHSU, The Indian University of North America of Crazy Horse Memorial visit CCC Museum

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It was a great day to take the CCC Truck for a drive and get it washed and polished up.

Passion for History

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Kelley O'Brien is sharing his passion for history.

Rick Hudson - Harney Peak Memories

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Rick Hudson took 92 year old George Roe to the top of Harney Peak.

Indian University Students

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CCC provided work for approximately 31,000, plus approximately 4500 men in the Indian division.

FDR at Mount Rushmore

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FDR at Jefferson dedication at Mount Rushmore

KNBN at CCC Museum

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Anya Mueller and Dave Kidd from KNBN Rapid City visited the CCC Museum

Montana Conservation Corps

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Stories of men joining and serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression.

SDPB - Images Of The Past

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Thank you, Brian Gevik, for your time and interest in the Civilian Conservation Corps in the Black H

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We need your talent at the museum.

A. J. Williams - CCC Boy

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Wiliams attended various functions at the CCC Museum of South Dakota.

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Jay helped build and set up the initial displays in the museum and was always the driving force.

Hagenson Receives National Recognition

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Hagenson went on to serve his country in World War II.

CCC in Black Hills National Forests

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Useful work that will be of benefit not only for the present, but also in the future.

CCC Man Identified

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It is great to spot a familiar face in a photograph!

Total Items: 115 on 5 Page(s)

Enrollee Records

Life in a CCC Camp

Tourism, Recreation and CCC

Digital Library

Art Returns Home

Camps

La Creek Refuge

Men

Lowell Chatfield

Herbert Ehresman

Charles Leichtnam

Interesting Posts

A Solid Foundation

Harney Peak Memories

Maxine's Christmas Card

Museum Store

South Dakota's First Century of Flight

On This Day in South Dakota History

South Dakota's Cowboy Governor

Wooden Boot Jack

Wind Cave National Park: The First 100 Years

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