Babcock and the Civilian Conservation Corps History Walk
Sat, May 23
|486 Babcock State Pk
Join the New Rover Gorge Historical Society and learn about the history of Babcock, one of the oldest parks in the state, and the Civilian Conservation Corps influence on the area.
Time & Location
May 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
486 Babcock State Pk, 486 Babcock State Pk, Maplewood, WV 25831, USA
Guests
About the event
Take a deep dive into the history of Babcock State Park and its beginnings with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) on a special site history tour. Established as a West Virginia State Park in 1937, explore the New Deal-era history and structures, some still used to this day. See a swinging bridge, cabins, office, and more on this then-to-now tour by area resident Jodi French-Burr. (Yes we will see the site’s famous Glade Creek Gristmill, though that was not a CCC-era project.) Hear stories of people from the park’s earliest days to today, a place where history happened. Tour will be a 1-mile walk on mostly level terrain, but be prepared for stairs. Group size limited to 15 participants; reservations required at NRGorgeHS.com Meet next to the Glade Creek Gristmill.
Event Highlights
DISTANCE: up to 1-mile walk on mostly level terrain. Be prepared for some stairs at the office and swinging bridge.
WHERE TO MEET: meet outside the Glade Creek Gristmill at Babcock State Park, 486 Babcock Road, Clifftop,…