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Camps of Crisis: The Intertwined History and Enduring Legacy of the CCC and POW Camps In-Person
Long before the post-war suburban shift, the Town of Ogden and the Village of Spencerport formed a major agricultural powerhouse defined by sprawling family farms, vital canal warehouses, and local processing operations. Join Hamlin Beach State Park volunteer/researcher Roger Clark for a captivating, visually rich journey exploring how the twin crises of the Great Depression and World War II hit right here at home. This engaging PowerPoint presentation highlights how FDR’s New Deal initiatives like the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) brought crucial economic survival and profound psychological hope to a desperate nation. As the timeline shifts to the 1940s, learn how a severe domestic labor shortage forced local canning and farming communities to innovate. Before Axis prisoners of war became available, vital workforces - including everyday local residents, the Women’s Land Army, and Bahamian migrants - stepped up to keep agriculture alive and prevent crop failures. We will dive into the fascinating history of these Italian and German POWs, exploring how they labored in regional fields and massive processing centers across Brockport, Hilton, and surrounding towns. Come celebrate the extraordinary resilience of our region and the enduring local legacy left behind.
- Date:
- Monday, October 26, 2026
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Ogden - Meeting Room
- Library:
- Ogden Farmers' Library
- Audience:
- Adults Seniors
- Categories:
- History Local History