The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) conducted substantial work at Shenipsit State Forest in northern Connecticut. Work was undertaken by Camp Conner, housing Company #1192, which operated from Sept. 5, 1935 to May 23, 1941. Projects, which include those given separate… read more
The C.C.C.’s Camp Graves “created trails to the Soapstone Mountain Fire Tower in Shenipsit State Forest.”
The C.C.C.’s Camp Conner constructed Avery Road in western Stafford, Connecticut.
“In 1935 CCC Camp Conner was established at the present site of the Shenipsit Forest Headquarters and CCC Museum.” What is now the CCC Museum was originally the camp office and officers’ quarters. “The Museum is located in the only… read more
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) conducted substantial work at Shenipsit State Forest in northern Connecticut. Work was undertaken by Camp Conner, housing Company #1192, which operated from Sept. 5, 1935 to May 23, 1941. The physical camp resided south of… read more