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Ask a Ranger: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Location of Westmoreland State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Visitor Center
Main Park Address: Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520.

When

Aug. 27, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ask a Ranger is a program designed to provide more opportunities for the community to ask questions and have conversations with our park rangers. We will cover different themes throughout the year. For this installment, we'll be focusing on our park's history.

Westmoreland State Park was developed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal. If you’d like the opportunity to learn more about our park's historical significance, a ranger will be stationed in the Visitor’s Center on August 27th, from 1pm to 3pm, to provide insights and answer questions.

CCC Corps Member Legacies and Ken Benson infront of the WE State Park entrance sign

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-493-8821
Email Address: westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov