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3778 State Rt. 9L : 3778 State Rt. 9L, Lake George, NY 12845
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
7:00 - 8:30 pm - The Bolton Civilian Conservation Corps Camp 1933-1942
Presenter: Ted Caldwell
Just the lecture is $20, get dinner and the lecture for just $35.
In 1933 one in four young men were unemployed as a result of the Depression. President Roosevelt created the Civilian Conservation Corps to employ these men in conservation programs, and by 1942 2.5 million men had participated. Ted Caldwell will talk about the Bolton Camp and the many young men's lives it forever changed.
Ted Caldwell is the Town of Bolton Historian. Although not born locally he has family roots in Bolton dating back to 1795, and he has lived in Bolton since 1970. He has a B.A. in Economics from the College of Wooster and an M.S. Ed. in Administration and Supervision from the State University of New York.
The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park, located at the southern end of historic Lake George, is an ideal location for your next event. With panoramic views of “The Queen of American Lakes,” event-goers can also take advantage of all that Lake George has to offer in terms of activities and sight-seeing, all within a very short walk from the grounds. The beauty and proximity of The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park in Lake George offers something unique for each season and every occasion.
This facility is available to rent for your event and includes the following amenities: Three picnic pavilions, handicapped accessible public restrooms.horse coral, RV electric and water (no septic) and outdoor lighting.
The Cool Insuring Arena, a 4794 seat multi-purpose facility, is the home of the Adirondack Thunder, a professional hockey team that plays in the ECHL. The arena is also the host to numerous concerts, family shows, and other entertainment. Please visit us at www.coolinsuringarena.com for further information.
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