Celebrate Charlestown's History

THE CHARLESTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY                SPRING  2019  PRESENTATION                        The History of the                           Burlingame Civilian Conservation Corp Charlestown, RI  1933-1942 Sponsored by the Charlestown Historical Society and the Cross Mills Public Library Presented by Author, Marty Podskoch Wednesday, May 22, 2019 6:30 pm at the Cross Mills Public Library Come learn about Charlestown's efforts during President Rosevelt's 'New Deal' plan to relieve the poverty and  unemployment of the  country during the Great Depression. Civilian Conservation Camps (CCC) were formed around the nation to aid in the revitalization of the economy and communities. Workers built trails, roads, campsites & dams, stocked fish, built and maintained fire tower observer's cabins & telephone lines, fought fires and planted millions of trees.  The CCC disbanded in 1942 due to the need for men during WWII.   Please join us for this very interesting and informative presentation and invite and share with others.   Memorial Day Weekend Opening at the CHS Archive and 1838 Schoolhouse The CHS Archive and 1838 Schoolhouse will be opening this Memorial Day weekend with the normal seasonal hours on Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  This year we will also be open on Sunday morning from 10:30 to Noon before the Memorial Day Parade begins!  Please stop by and enjoy the Charlestown Naval Air Field (CNAF) WWII exhibit which commemorates Charlestown's presence during the war.  New period airplane models and photographs are on display. A SPECIAL THANK YOU We would like to take a brief moment to thank you, our membership, for your support this Spring with dues and donations.   Your support allows us to provide not only you, but also Charlestown's visitors with increased awareness of our town's history. It also enables us to maintain the CHS Archive and 1838 Schoolhouse. PS:  PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE AT:  charlestownhistorical.org                                           THANK  YOU! About Us Charlestown Historical Society P.O. Box 100 Charlestown, RI  02813 401-364-1838 Email:  info@charlestownhistorical.org  Website:  www.charlestownhistorical.org Visit Us On FACEBOOK The Charlestown Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.