Civilian Conservation Corps Stories
Colchester resident/author, Marty Podskoch (pictured left with his granddaughter) has been making his way around our state for several years, collecting and sharing stories told by participants in Connecticut’s Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) Camps. Marty's presentations have helped renew interest in local history; they have also provided a forum for CCC workers to tell and share their stories.
Podskoch briefly appeared on WTNH News TV spot (below), concerning the restarting of a contemporary CCC in our state. Governor Rell will hold a press conference on Tuesday February 10th at 1:30 pm at the CCC Museum in Stafford Springs. All CCC alumni are invited to attend, politics aside...