Explore Park Photo Collection
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Explore Park Photo Collection
Collection Items
EP001
Explore Park. Two men in conversation with a man in the background of the photo. Man to the left is wearing a suit jacket and tie, the man in the background is wearing work attire, and the man to the right is in a striped button up and a fedora hat.
EP002
Explore Park. Rupert Cutler delivering an address at a podium in front of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse before it was renovated. Photograph is in black and white.
EP006
Explore Park. Black and white photograph of camera crew capturing Rupert Cutler at podium. Cutler is looking at three individuals on the left. From left to right: Man in a suit, individual in historical wear, and woman with glasses in blouse and…
EP009
Explore Park. Three men in front of a work truck looking at something outside of the photograph to their right. From left to right: man in Explore hat and work gloves, man in windbreaker, man in striped button up, fedora, and blue jacket.
EP010
Explore Park. Two children running in front of Kemp’s Ford School House surrounded by trees. Three women clustered around a tree in conversation. One is leaning on the tree. Each individual is in historical dress.
EP011
Explore Park. Two men in suit coats and slacks shaking hands in front of Wray Barn. Man on the left is looking at Rupert Cutler on the right. Cutler is looking at the camera.
EP012
Explore Park. Woman speaking at a podium in front of a wooden building. A woman in bonnet and pioneer attire is standing next to her on the left.
EP013
Explore Park. Children in historical attire are at the front of room in Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse putting on a presentation or play. Viewers in frame are seated at wooden benches with chalk boards on the bench in front of them. Date on the back of the…
EP014
Road sign directing to Explore Park (1 mile to the left) and Roanoke (4 miles to the right). Farming land behind the signage.
EP015
Explore Park. Construction vehicles on road and on side of road. Road closure sign and construction cones blocking the road ahead.
EP016
Explore Park. Wooden posts and concrete bricks laid on ground. Shed in background opened. Two men on the left working on something. Another individual in white shirt with their back to the camera is also at work.
EP017
Explore Park. Construction worker on a machine planted to the ground. Worker is looking towards a forest of trees. A path between trees has been carved out.
EP018
Explore Park. Houtz Barn under construction. Roofing is being put down, front exterior of building is unfinished, with bricks and wooden slats in front of the building.
EP019
Explore Park. Side view of unfinished Houtz Barn. Dirt on the side is piled up, Roofing is in the process of being put down, construction materials for building are to the left of picture.
EP023
Explore Park. Group of people clustered around the fence of Wray Barn. Construction machines on the front left of the photograph.
EP027
Explore Park. Five individuals posing for picture. In the background is Wray Barn on the right and Hofauger House on the left. From left to right: man in striped button up and suit jacket, man in navy polo and khaki slacks, woman in white button up…
EP028
Explore Park. Individuals being served at Brugh Tavern Restaurant. From left to right: Waitress pouring drink, woman looking at camera, woman looking at menu, man looking at menu. Date on the back of the photograph is 11 May 1998.
EP029
Explore Park. Individuals on carriage being pulled by two horses, led by a man in white button up. Man sitting on a chair in the right corner of the photograph with a plaid button up and ballcap. Date on back of photograph is July 1994.
EP031
Explore Park. Two geese in a pen. One to the left is standing, the one to the right is curled up on the ground. Date on the back of photograph is 06 July 1994.
EP032
Explore Park. Two individuals on carriage ride with an individual driving the horses. Group of people in conversation in the background. Smoke in background-possibly from a campfire. Date on back of photograph is 06 July 1994.
EP033
Explore Park. Two individuals chatting with a man in historical attire in front of Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is July 1994
EP034
Explore Park. Crowd of people in a clearing with tents and chairs surrounding a patch of mud/dirt. Orange and white van in background on hill. Date on the back of photograph is 27 July 1994.
EP035
Explore Park. Crowds of people surrounding mud/dirt pit on lawn chairs. Three individuals are walking away from the scene with umbrellas. Date on the back of photograph is 27 July 1994.
EP039
Explore Park. Man speaking outside of a tent pavilion next to the American Flag. Groups of people are outside of a roped fence watching something within the fencing beyond the photograph. Some individuals are carrying umbrellas. Date on the back of…
EP042
Explore Park. Houtz Barn with wood fencing surrounding it. Pile of chopped logs in front of the building.
EP043
Explore Park. Wray Barn and Hofauger House in the distance with paved trails leading up to them. Wooden fencing surrounding the buildings and trail.
EP045
Explore Park. Man fishing in the Roanoke River. Canoe backed into marsh not far from fisherman.
EP048
Explore Park. Early construction phase of Houtz Barn. Logs on the left hand side, and construction equipment on the right.
EP050
Explore Park. Man cleaning hoof of horse, man on the right watching. Another horse is in the background on the left.
EP052
Explore Park. Man on the left in plaid button-up looking at a small hut made of branches with large fabric pulled back on top of it.
EP059
Explore Park. Construction site of Houtz Barn underground with dug up dirt on the left and a machine and worker on the right.
EP061
Explore Park. Construction site of Houtz Barn with dirt dug up in front of building, stone siding being put in, and wooden beams exposed.
EP062
Explore Park. Construction site of Houtz Barn with unfinished stone siding and exposed wooden beams.
EP063
Explore Park. Man on the left in historical attire speaking to a group of people sitting on the porch of Hofauger House. Date on back of photograph is 16 November 1993.
EP064
Explore Park. Individuals at piano. From left to right: woman leaning head on the shoulder of the woman to the right who is smiling, man in santa hat singing, woman sitting down singing, man playing trombone, women in red playing at piano.
EP065
Explore Park. People singing around a piano. Books on shelves on the wall behind them. From left to right: man playing an instrument, woman singing along, man playing instrument, women singing along, woman playing at piano, man in santa hat singing…
EP067
Explore Park. Carriage full of people being pulled by horses along a dirt trail. Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background.
EP069
Explore Park. Original Brugh’s Tavern before reconstruction. Exterior is damaged and windows are boarded up. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994
EP070
Explore Park. On the right a woman in historical attire is standing in doorway of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse pointing in front of her. A group of children are looking at her with a woman in the background holding a camera and a man to the right looking…
EP071
Explore Park. Woman on the right in historical attire is in doorway of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse crouched down speaking to girl on the left in purple shirt and shorts and red sneakers.
EP073
Explore Park. Group of individuals and children lined along a bench listening to the speaker on the right.
EP030
Explore Park. Three individuals posing for a picture around sign that says “Historic Brugh Tavern Restaurant. Circa 1800”. From left to right: woman wearing red blouse and skirt. Woman standing directly behind sign, Rupert Cutler in blue button up…
EP036
Explore Park. Banner that says “2nd annual monacan indian powwow.” with coca cola logo on banner. Crowds of people walking behind the sign. Date on the back of photograph is 27 July 1994.
EP037
Explore Park. Child in Native American garb is looking at the camera with a bow and arrow in hand. Children behind him are also participating in archery. Crowds of people past a tent are watching a different event. Date on back of photograph is 27…
EP038
Explore Park. Six men are lined up in the middle amongst a crowd of viewers. From left to right, three men in normal attire, one man in Native American traditional attire, man in normal attire, man in Native American traditional attire. Date on back…
EP041
Explore Park. Individuals surrounding horse, crowds of people watching an event taking place on the porch of Arthur Taubman Welcome Center in the background. Virginia is for Lovers hot air balloon on right of the photograph. Date on back of…
EP044
Explore Park. Group of people unloading off of green horse-drawn carriage. Date on back of photograph is 06 July 1994.
EP046
Explore Park. Wooden fence with clearing in front of Wray Barn and Hofauger House. Date on back of the photograph is 09 August 1994.
EP047
Explore Park. Trail along a fence with Wray Barn and Hofauger House in the background of forest clearing. Date on the back of photograph is 09 August 1994
EP049
Explore Park. Individuals watching two men clean off hooves of horse. From left to right: Man in hat and overalls watching, boy in yellow outfit looking at camera, two men helping clean hooves. Date on the back of photograph is 09 August 1994.
EP053
Explore Park. Firepit surrounded by stones with Sweat Lodge in the background. Date on back of photograph is 11 February 1992
EP054
Explore Park. People going in and out of Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is 09 August 1994
EP055
Explore Park. People leaning against fence of the Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is 09 August 1994
EP056
Explore Park. Chickens in front of fence with Wray Barn in background. Date on back of photograph is 24 May 1994
EP057
Explore Park. Musician on left on Hofauger House porch surrounded by instruments. Woman on right sitting on the porch watching musician.
EP058
Explore Park. Man in jacket and beanie pointing to stone of early construction of Houtz Barn looking to the left off-camera.
EP072
Explore Park. Woman on the right in historical attire is crouched down in doorway of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse looking at ground. Girl on the left in purple shirt and shorts and red sneakers. Man in background in ball cap and pink polo.
EP074
Explore Park. Man and woman in historical attire underneath canopy of log building part of Hofauger Farmstead.
EP075
Explore Park. Children posed in front of tree with Roanoke River in background. Boys in matching outfits with girl in purple outfit in the middle with arms around the boys.
EP076
Explore Park. Two girls sitting on bench in school house with Rupert Cutler in vibrant polo behind them smiling for camera.
EP078
On the left: two girls and Rupert Cutler watching Kimberly Burnette on right. Woman on right is standing at a table in historical attire inside Hofauger House.
EP080
Rupert Cutler sitting on log posing with two girls in front of wooden enclosure with gate open.
EP083
Semi-Truck hauling trailers (administrative buildings) in clearing. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994.
EP084
Administrative buildings with truck in background. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994.
EP086
Inside of one side of administrative buildings before completion. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994
EP087
Underneath administrative building supported by concrete bricks. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994.
EP088
Dan Abbott in traditional Native American attire with women in similar attire behind him. Animal hides are on logs behind man.
EP089
Men in overalls and hats working on constructing a building. Man on left is working at logs, man on right is at support beams.
EP097
Women in historical attire standing in front of Kemp’s Ford School House. Two women on left are leaning against a tree.
EP099
Kemp’s Ford School House with sign that says “Kemp’s Ford School” Map attached to sign. Date on back of photograph is 12 August 1994
EP100
Children in historical attire (girls in bonnets) standing at porch of Houtz Barn with Patriotic banners along railing. Date on back of photograph is 06 July 1994
EP101
Group of people in front of Wray Barn chatting with one another. Date on back of photograph is July 1994
EP102
Sign that says: “An American Farm Family: In the spring of 1829, 21-year-old Samuel Hofauger married Elizabeth Hays. He was German by descent and a farmer. She was the daughter of an English family on Back Creek in what is now Roanoke Country.…
EP103
Sign with Elk that says “ Explore Park’s Blue Ridge Settlement Exhibit: You are about to embark on a journey. Like the Indians frontiersmen, and early settlers who preceded you, your path will lead through a wilderness abundant in life-sustaining…
EP106
Man in top hat smiling at camera, individuals in historical attire speaking with individuals in normal attire. Welcome Center in background, sign that says “Arthur Taubman Welcome Center” Date on back of photograph is 06 May 1998
EP107
Sign that “Mountain Union Church Circa 1880 Congregation Est. 1882” With church in background. Date on back of photograph is 06 May 1998
EP108
Interior of Mountain Union Church building with podium and pews in frame. Date on the back of photograph is 06 May 1998
EP109
Children watching Scott Sarver in historical attire reload a musket. Date on back of photograph is 22 April 1996
EP110
Three children sitting on a tall fence of wood posing with Dan Abbott in Native American garb. Date on back of photograph is 22 April 1996
EP112
Roanoke river with forest surrounding all sides. Date on back of photograph is 13 September 1994
EP115
Woman on left looking past doorway of worn down Brugh’s Tavern. Fireplace on right is boarded up. Date on the back of photograph is 06 September 1994
EP116
Three individuals looking in damaged Brugh’s Tavern with flashlights. Woman on left is looking at ceiling, man in the middle is looking at wall, man on the right is looking inside a room. Date on the back of photograph is 06 September 1994
EP117
Narrow staircase leading down to unidentified place. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994
EP121
Beams supporting roof. Nails exposed and damaged boards on roof. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994
EP124
Land with Brugh’s Tavern on left and silos in background. Snow on the ground. Date on back of photograph is 04 February 1993
EP125
Hofauger House in winter time with snow on the ground. Date on back of photograph is 08 February 1993
EP127
Garden plots behind Hofauger House. four men in frame with backs to camera. Date on back of photograph is 11 May 1993
EP128
Groups of people walking along trail leading into forest. Date on back of photograph is 12 August 1994.
EP129
Man in hat and striped button up pointing to the left. Groups of individuals listening to him and looking towards the direction he is pointing. Date on back of photograph is 23 June 1993
EP131
Dirt dug out underground with building (possibly Houtz Barn) under construction in the background. Date on back of photograph is 17 May 1994.
EP135
Side profile of Wray Barn with snow on roof and on the ground. Date on back of photograph is 08 February 1993.
EP136
Group of people underneath attached part of Wray Barn Date on back of photograph is 23 June 1993.
EP137
Three men sawing tree branch in historical attire. Date on back of photograph is 28 June 1993.
EP138
Houtz Barn under construction with machine on the right. Date on back of photograph is 28 April 1994.
EP140
People in winter coats standing outside Nissan Truck hauling christmas trees. Date on back of photograph is 05 December 1992.
EP142
Man on right with back to camera walking along icy path. Date on back of photograph is 08 February 1993
EP144
Signs along forested trail. Sign on the left says “Crystal palace” Sign on the right is blocked by tree.
EP146
Trees in the forest cut down with smoke ascending from pile of logs on the right. Man on right in machine pushing fallen trees into pile. Date on back of photograph is 05 July 1993
EP147
Trees in forest cut down. Man in middle of photograph on machine pushing felled trees into pile. Date on back of photograph is 05 July 1993
EP148
Man on right in plaid button up pointing with both hands to the right of photograph. Trees on right have been cut down. Date on back of photograph is 09 July 1993
EP149
Man in sunglasses and plaid button up standing in front of Houtz Barn. Crowds of people are watching an event happening on the porch of Barn in the background. Date on back on photograph is July 1994
EP150
Woman and man looking at beams in the ceiling. Woman on the left holding a notepad. Man on the right pointing above them. Date on back of photograph is 12 August 1994
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EP151
Construction of underground section of building. Date on the back of photograph is 26 May 1994.
EP152
Man in blue polo on left of photo is holding up a map (possibly of the park) and speaking to a group of people. In the background are individuals with binoculars looking at speaker. Date on back of photograph is 09 September 1991.
EP153
Construction of Wray Barn with Hofauger House in background. Group of people with backs to camera on right side of picture. Date on the back of photograph is 04 December 1992. Writing on back says “by Rupert Cutler” with typed message taped on back…
EP154
Man in suit speaking with woman in white lab coat. Students in background looking at foundation of Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is 23 November 1992. Writing on back says “Students at Wray Barn 1850 Franklin Co; in process of being rebuilt.”
EP155
Woman in historical attire standing next to Dan Abbott in Native American traditional garb. They are looking at a group of children seated looking off camera. Leaves on ground suggest it is shortly after fall season.
EP156
Two individuals working on a project with blanket and wooden pieces surrounding them (possibly a totem pole) Date on back of photograph is 28 June 1993.
EP157
Man in hat and historical attire passing a banjo to the child to his right. Group of children in matching blue shirts are sitting in a circle watching the scene.
EP158
Two men in Native American attire. Man in front is wearing lighter colors while man in back is in darker attire.
EP159
Man holding bird with gloved hand speaking to a group of children. Date on the back of photograph is 29 October 1991
EP161
Children surrounding two women huddled around scarecrow. Possibly building scarecrow in this photo. Boy in background leaning against T shaped sticks meant to hold scarecrow. Date on back of photograph is 28 June 1993.
EP162
In clearing of forest a man in red shirt, jeans, and hat is pointing past camera with group of people dressed in business attire listening to him.
EP163
Group of children standing in front of man in white shirt with the log cabin part of Hofauger Farmstead in background. Date on back of photograph is 12 August 1994.
EP164
Two men operating cameras directed at man at podium on porch of Houtz Barn. Date on back of photograph is July 1994.
EP166
Group of teenagers and children raking dirt path in forested area. Date on back of photograph is 05 April 1993.
EP167
Man in white shirt walking down dirt road that has been dug up. Man on left in overalls with dug up trees to the left. Date on back of photograph is 15 April 1994
EP168
Man in red coat and hat with unreadable logo on it is smiling at camera with orchard behind him.
EP171
Man with green ballcap and sunglasses paddling on Roanoke river. Man in another canoe on the right in the distance.
EP172
On the Roanoke River: Man in green cap looking to the right. Man in separate canoe on the left adjusting something.
EP175
Man in green cap standing in shallow part of Roanoke River fishing on the right of picture. Green canoe on the left is lodged in the marsh.
EP176
Rapid current of Roanoke River with mountains and trees in the background. Trees are golden color suggesting late summer/early fall.
EP177
Man in green cap with canoe in marsh next to him. He is fishing in shallow part of Roanoke River. Man in background casting his line to the right.
EP178
On the right, man in green cap is reeling in fishing line that is cast to the left. In the background, man in fishing vest on board silver canoe is looking back at man in green cap while his line is cast in front of him on the Roanoke River.
EP179
Man in straw hat and fishing vest is sitting in canoe smiling at camera while holding bottle in one hand, other hand out. Roanoke River in background.
EP181
Man in green cap is holding fish in left hand, turning around smiling at camera with fishing line in right hand. On the Roanoke River.
EP182
Man in white shirt and green cap casting his fishing line to the right. Roanoke River and bridge connecting the road in background.
EP183
Roanoke River with sky reflecting on water. Mountains in the background with summer trees lining the river.
EP184
Man in straw hat and fishing vest standing outside canoe along banks of Roanoke River smiling past camera holding what he caught on the right and two bottles on the left.
EP186
United Van lines truck on right with double wide trailer in middle. Woman standing in front of building. Bobcat machine on the left next to red vehicle. Gravel in the front of scene.
EP187
Graveled road leading to double wide trailer with red vehicle, bobcat machine, and United Van Lines truck in background.
EP188
Red vehicle with opened truck in front of administrative buildings on right. Another trailer on the left with United Van Lines truck in front of building. Individual walking onto ramp carrying something towards trailers.
EP189
Two men on left in Native American traditional garb speaking to an man, a girl in a ballcap, and boy in a ballcap on the right.
EP193
On a blanket is a bowel with sticks and wool in background, animal hide with spear on top of it, on the right is a red cloth with cat like object on top of cloth.
EP194
Woven basket and ceramic pots/vases in background. Animal hide blanket in background with logs and woven basket.
EP197
Native American weapon (similar to design of hammer) with feathers and leather bag on blanket underneath weapon.
EP198
Two men crouched down over a blanket spread with various weapons and spear points. Man on the left is touching a bat-like weapon with pen and paper underneath him, while Dan Abbott is on the right is holding the object.
EP199
Man in gray jumpsuit and sunglasses looking up at opened barn doors of building (possibly Houtz Barn).
EP200
Dan Abbott in Native American garb speaking to a group of individuals seated at a picnic table in suits. Woman in red in the background is carrying an umbrella. Woman on the left in the background is in jeans listening to Abbott. To the right of the…
EP201
Facing towards Houtz Barn is a group of individuals, some in business attire seated at or standing around picnic table, those in casual wear standing to the right with yellow folders in hand. Some people are entering the Barn. Dan Abbott in Native…
EP202
Kimberly Burnette in historical attire is at spinning wheel sitting on bench on porch of Haufauger House. To the left of her is an array of yarn. To the right, a man in tie is looking down watching the scene with a woman on the far right doing the…
EP203
On the left a man in glasses stands at podium with map in front of podium. On the right, a man in a hat is holding up two large maps of Explore Park.
EP204
Woman in red coat holding board up facing individuals surrounded at a picnic table. Houtz Barn in background. Date on the back of photograph is 18 April 1995.
EP205
Damaged, abandoned building with Posted sign on door. Date on the back of photograph is 19 April 1995
EP206
Damaged, abandoned building with two vehicles on the right and a for sale sign in front of building. Date on back of photograph is 19 April 1995
EP207
Damaged, abandoned building with two vehicles on the right and a for sale sign in front of building. Date on back of photograph is 19 April 1995
EP208
Ticket booth/ entrance to park. Red car on the left is parked. On the right, two individuals are speaking with booth attendant. Sign on book says “Tickets: Park Visitors Enter Here” Date on back of photograph is 24 April 1995
EP210
Rupert Cutler at podium with map leaning against podium. On the left, Dan Abbott in Native American attire next to a picnic table with Native American traditional items/replicas.
EP211
Rupert Cutler at podium with map leaning against podium. On the left, Dan Abbott with back facing camera walking away from picnic table with Native American traditional items/replicas
EP212
Group of children in historical attire holding sticks looking at boy in the middle with arms out. Kemps Ford School House is in background with two individuals chatting in doorway.
EP213
Horse drawn carriage with two individuals seated inside pulling horses. Houtz Barn in the background with some individuals roaming premises.
EP214
Man on right in suit jacket standing outside of fence in front of sign that says “Hofauger Farmstead” Inside fence are two individuals looking at Hofauger House in background.
EP215
Group of people with yellow envelopes. Man on far left is Rupert Cutler. Next to him is Eddie Goode in historical attire. Behind them is a group of people looking at wall of Wray Barn.
EP217
From left to right: children petting horse, woman in striped shorts and windbreaker jacket holding child’s jacket petting mane of horse.
EP219
Road leading to Explore Park with Parking lot full of cars past field in background. Sign on the right says “Explore Park 1 mile” “General Admission: Adults $4.00 Students $2.50 No pets allowed” “Information” date on back of photograph is 24 April…
EP218
Men in business attire walking away from Hofauger House and Wray Barn. Rupert Cutler on left with man in lighter suit on the right holding yellow envelope.
EP220
Fence surrounding road. Red sedan stopped while passengers speak with woman on outside of the passenger window in red vest. Date on back of photograph is 24 April 1995
EP221
Two individuals loading into white Ford Van with Blue streak across middle. Man in ball cap and red vest assisting loading process. Mountains and other vehicles in background. Date on back of photograph is 24 April 1995.
EP222
Ticket booth in middle of road with red vehicle parked on the left. Two individuals walking towards booth with attendant leaning over window to greet them. Car driving off and car approaching in background. On the right of picture is a sign that says…
EP223
Bikers with backs facing camera in race. Dust from trail surrounds crowd. Two individuals standing to the left on grass watch as racers depart.
EP224
Ticket booth with woman smiling at camera from window with basket in hand and brochures next to her. Golf cart on the right in background. Date on back of photograph is 24 April 1995
EP225
On the left, a car is departing with a car approaching or possibly parked on side of road. On the right a sign that says “Welcome to Earth Day” and another sign that says “To ensure the safety of our livestock and historic buildings Pets and Smoking…
EP226
White van with blue streak along middle on gravel road approaching crowds of people near picnic tables behind trees. Sign on the left reads “Welcome to Earth Day”
EP227
On the left, tables with local products. Sign that says “Products in harmony with nature and good health… since 1956” White van with blue streak in background. On the right, a blue tent staked to ground containing lawn chairs. Date on back of…
EP228
Musicians with instruments under covering with speakers on the side. Woman in purple speaks to woman in hat and blue romper. On the left in background is an event with a sign that’s unreadable in distance. On the left is an arrangement of tables…
EP229
Tent with tables set up. Boxes underneath tables and individuals seated behind tables. On the left, group of people are chatting. On the right, a sign that says “Explore Park Forestry Education Area.” Date on back of photograph is 24 April 1995.
EP230
Van that says “10 News” on back with rear window popped open. Sign that says “Site of future regional information center” with group of people at tent behind sign. Date on back of photograph is 24 April 1995.
EP231
Man in white button up and glasses looking down at notepad taking notes. Man on the right in green cap is speaking to man taking notes. Behind them is a banner that reads “Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway” Two individuals behind them seated talking…
EP235
Horses attached to a carriage. Man in Hat and striped shirt next to horses adjusting blinders. Two men seated in carriage pulling horses. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP236
Rear of horse drawn carriage being pulled by man leading horses and two men in carriage controlling reins. Houtz Barn in background. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP238
Three children on the left looking at horses attached to raised seating with motorized wheels. Woman in striped shorts petting horses. Wray Barn in background.
EP239
Green canoe in grass with Roanoke River and trees on opposite side in background. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995
EP240
Children and woman smiling in front of horses. Boy in middle raising his hand looking off camera.
EP241
Groups of people standing outside Blacksmith and Wheelwright shop. Sign that says “Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shop” in front of building. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP242
Close up of group of people standing outside Blacksmith shop watching Daniel Young weld something. Sign on right says “Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shop” Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP243
Two canoes along bank of river. On the left, a woman in hat and purple shorts is looking at woman in sunglasses stepping into green canoe. In the background, another individual is hunched over by silver canoe. Date on back of photograph is 14 August…
EP245
Man looking at woman on the right both in vibrant tops. On the left, people are walking into the doorway of building. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP246
Man on the right has arm extended towards group of people barely in frame on the left. Man in the middle is smiling looking at man on the right. Door to building open behind them. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP247
Two men in khaki outfits and green hats are wearing backpacks talking to one another with lake in background. Two people with backs to camera standing on the left. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP248
Two men in khaki outfits and green hats are wearing backpacks talking to one another with lake in background. Man on left is looking down at clipboard. Man on right has back to camera. Two people with backs to camera standing on the left. Date on…
EP249
Individual on left walking along path against body of water. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP250
In forest group of people with back packs and hats are looking at man in khaki outfit and green hat looking towards the sky. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP251
Algae part of water against shore backed up to forest. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP252
Man in hat and red shirt with backpack looking into viewfinder of camera facing the left. Algae part of body of water in background. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP253
Group of people on the left looking at ground while a man in rubber thigh high gear and net in hand on the right faces them. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP254
Man in green hat holding clear, jelly like substance in one hand and net in the other. People barely in frame surround him. Body of water in background. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP255
Body of water with group of people on opposite side. Forest in background. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP256
Algae part of body of water with group of people on opposite side in background. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995
EP257
Man on the left in green hat and red button up looking into viewfinder of camera taking a picture of girl on the right holding up a bag containing a fish. Group of people with backs to camera looking towards body of water in background. Date on back…
EP258
Man in green hat and glasses smiling at camera with someone off camera holding bag of fish in front of man smiling. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP259
Nikon camera on the left with bag of fish on the top right. Woman in background with binoculars. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP260
Shot from higher ground, a group of people in forest listening to man in green hat. Small puddle of water in middle of area. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP261
Man in green hat with leg perched on hill speaking to group of people sitting down. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP262
Group of people standing around men in khaki and rubber boots. Most of the crowd are holding cameras taking photos pointed towards the ground. Date on the back of photograph 08 May 1995.
EP264
Green horse drawn carriage on trail carrying group of people. Woman in visor and man in hat on raised seat
EP265
Man in historical attire holding reins to horses on horse drawn carriage on trail smiling at camera.
EP266
Curly Ennis sitting on stool with folk instruments surrounding him and looking down at songbook in front of him. Flat instrument on his lap. Possibly underneath covered pavilion.
EP267
Curly Ennis sitting on stool with folk instruments surrounding him and songbook in front of him looking to the right. Flat instrument on his lap.
EP268
Curly Ennis standing holding two banjo-like instruments. Flat instrument laying on basket in front of man. Appears that he is inside a tent.
EP269
On the left, a woman looking down at the brochure. Man next to her on right in hat holding a walking stick in forest. Date on back of photograph 30 May 1995.
EP270
At the Blacksmith shop, Daniel Young in historical attire on left speaking to man and woman. Man has walking stick, woman holding metal tool looking at blacksmith. Date on back of photograph 30 May 1995.
EP272
Brugh’s tavern before reconstruction. Sheeting of roof is pulled back, porch is destroyed. Windows are boarded up while exterior wood slats are damaged. Date on back of photograph is 25 May 1995. Writing on back of photo says “Brugh Tavern Bototourt…
EP273
In clearing with forest in the background, man on left in historical attire is speaking to group of people in business attire. Next to him is a fire pit with smoke emerging. Flag is hanging in left hand corner. In the middle, a woman in pink is…
EP274
In clearing with forest in the background, Close up of man in historical attire next to woman in pink. Hide of animal is seen on the left behind the man. Smoke coming out of pit next to the man.
EP275
In clearing with forest in the background, Man in historical attire facing woman in pink speaking to him. Men in suit jackets on the right watching interaction.
EP277
In Houtz Barn, two women in business attire on the left (one in beige and the other in pink) speaking with a woman on right in white shirt and khaki shorts. Behind them, two men in suit jackets looking at the ceiling.
EP278
In Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse, woman on the left in white shirt and khaki shorts speaking with two woman on the right. One in the middle in pink looking down at opened book in her hands. One standing farther to the right is wearing beige. In front of…
EP282
Two men crouched down looking at miniature scale model of Sweat Lodge. Man on right is Dan Abbott who is pointing to the model. Man on the left is holding yellow envelope and also pointing at scale model. Forest in background along with wood…
EP283
Two men crouched down around miniature scale model of Sweat Lodge. Dan Abbott on right is looking at man on the left who is holding yellow envelope and looking at model. Forest in background along with wood structures on the left
EP284
Two men crouched down looking at miniature scale model of Sweat Lodge. Forest in background along with wood structures.
EP285
Wood structure that is open and has roof. Logs underneath wood covering. Forest in background.
EP286
Bikers standing next to their bikes speaking and smiling with one another in front of cars. On the right, adjusting bike on top of vehicle in background.
EP287
Cars parked with individuals sitting or standing around vehicles. Bikes in vehicles or outside of vehicles. Some bikes are laying down.
EP288
People surrounding picnic tables with materials on top of tables. Man on the left with back to camera holding bike.
EP289
People surrounding picnic tables with materials on top of tables. Man on the left with back to camera holding bike.
EP290
Tent on the right set up along trail. People walking on trail. Man in front of tent on right is looking off camera. On the left, people sit in chairs on the grass facing trail.
EP291
Man in hat holding microphone underneath tent with sign outside tent that says “Jamis” People in background.
EP293
Group of bikers in race with tent in background. Bikers stopped looking at something off camera.
EP294
Front view of bikers in race lined up getting ready to take off. On right, tent in background.
EP300
Bikers crossing wooden bridge and one biker ahead on trail. People behind shrubbery on left cheering bikers on.
EP301
Bikers emerging from forest trail with orange cones directing new trail on road. On the left, people cheering them on with one individual holding a “Stop/slow” sign with “Slow” facing the camera. On the right man in with camera bag on side of trail.
EP302
Taken behind tree branches from above looking down at trail with tents and people. Sign says “Pedros USA” with Roanoke River in background.
EP303
Bikers emerging from forest trail with cones directing new path on road. Man on the left watching race.
EP304
Bikers emerging from forest trail with cones directing new path on road. On biker coming out of forest is walking bike. Man on the left watching race. People on right underneath trees watching race.
EP305
Biker riding on road. On the left, two individuals walking dog. On the right, people in background are watching and cheering on racers. In middle, man holding “Stop/slow” sign with “Stop” side facing camera. Car is stopped behind sign.
EP306
Biker riding on road. On the left, man with camera watching biker. On the right, people in background are watching and cheering on racers alongside cones on the side. In middle, man holding “Stop/slow” sign with “Stop” side facing camera. Car is…
EP307
Group of individuals in field looking at forest below. Mountains in background. On the left, two vehicles are parked. Date on back of photograph 28 July 1995.
EP309
Two men in historical attire and hats. Man on the left is folding arms looking at man on right who is fiddling with musket. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP310
People surround a table with hands on table looking at rocks on top of sheets (possibly sign up sheets) of paper. Woman on the right holding water bottle adjusting her glasses.
EP311
In front of the side of Houtz Barn, man is behind two horses in gear to pull carriage walking them to the left. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP312
On the side of Houtz Barn, man is behind two horses pulling reins looking at camera. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP313
Two horses walking adjacent to carriage on the left.. Trail in background. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP314
Horses getting set up in front of carriage. Black Smith Shop in background. Individuals surrounding carriage watching scene. Date on the background is 14 August 1995.
EP315
Man in hat standing next to horses smiling at camera. Blacksmith shop in background. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP317
Two women in green canoe paddling on Roanoke river with backs to camera. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP318
Green canoe paddling behind gray canoe on Roanoke river with trees on left and right of river. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP319
Rock structure along banks of body of water with trees in the background. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP320
Reflection of sky and forests on left and right sides in Roanoke river. Date on back of photograph 14 August 1995.
EP321
Red Chevrolet with driver door opened at stone gate that says “Lucius E. Johnson Camp for Boys” on left.. Sign on right says “Camp Roanoke Roanoke County Parks & Recreation Building tomorrow's parks today” Date on back of photograph is 14 August…
EP322
Worn stone slab that says “Lucius E. Johnson Camp For Boys” Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP323
Worn stone slab says “Conducted By Roanoke Central Y.M.C.A” Date on back of photograph 14 August 1995.
EP324
Homes in the background on the right with trucks parked in grass. Mountain in background. Date on back of 14 August 1995.
EP325
Groups of people seated at picnic tables in pavilion eating food with soda cans looking at man standing up in middle speaking. Plates, food, and drinks on table in background. Date on the back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP326
Building that looks damaged and abandoned in middle of forest. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP233
Horses attached to a carriage. Man in Hat and striped shirt next to horses. Two men seated in carriage pulling horses. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP040
Children interacting with woman dressed in historical attire outside of Sweat Lodge. Man in ball cap is on the left of the woman in historical attire.
EP327
Man standing in front of construction site with ground dug out. Down trees and forest in background.
EP328
Construction site with ground dug out. Forest in background, down trees and rocks on left in background.
EP330
Rupert Culter and Scott Sarver standing on dock with body of water behind them. On the left, Rupert Cutler with camera around neck putting shoulder over Scott Sarver on the right.
EP331
Man in hat with back to camera lifting wooden post to lay on fence. Clearing and finished fence in background. Date on back of photograph is 21 June 1994.
EP332
Hofauger House with crowds walking around and away from it. Forest in background. Date on back of photograph is 11 May 1993 .
EP333
Man sitting at wood cutting machine on porch of Hofauger House. On the right, a crowd of people watches man on porch. Date on back of photograph is 02 June 1993.
EP335
Group of people standing around rock and wood debris with ground dug out on the right. Wray Barn in the background.
EP338
Garden plots behind Hofauger House flourishing. In the middle a man with back to the camera looks at one of the plots.
EP339
Sweat lodge with man in the middle crouching down to lay a stone in the middle of the dome. People in the background watching the demonstration. Back of photograph says “Sweat Lodge built with Cherokee advice”
EP341
Rupert Cutler on left crouched down with woman on the left lighting wood chips surrounding Sweat Lodge.
EP342
Group of people standing around Sweat Lodge with fire ignited on wood chips surrounding outside of structure. Forest in background.
EP343
Boy and girl inside doorway to tarp covered Sweat Lodge smiling at camera. Date on back of photograph is 20 October 1992.
EP344
Woman on left holding feather in hand lifting it towards Rupert Culter on the left bowing his head. People in background watching.
EP345
Man operating camera with woman on the left and man on the right of him. In the background, man at podium is speaking. Roanoke river behind him.
EP346
Side view of man at podium speaking to crew with camera. Individuals in the background, vehicles parked in background.
EP351
“The Rawanoke Trading Company” building on right nestled in forest. On the left, a sign with maps of the park and a board that says “Welcome to Virginia’s Explore Park” On back of photograph, it says “Store operated by Kristin Waters”. Date on back…
EP352
Two men on left speaking with one another in front of Shenandoah Life Pavilion. Sign on the right says “Shenandoah Life Pavilion” Date on the back of photograph is 31 May 2001.
EP353
Two men standing outside doorway on porch of Mountain Union Church building. Subaru vehicle owned by Explore Park on the right. Writing on back of photograph says “Mountain Union Church from Botetourt Co.” Date on back of photograph is 31 May 2001.
EP354
Inside of Mountain Union Church. Pews facing podium. Date on back of photograph is 31 May 2001.
EP355
Sign that says “Mountain Union Church circa 1800 Congregation Est. 1832” with church in the background and a park owned vehicle on the right. Date on the back of photograph is 31 May 2001.
EP356
Shenandoah Life Pavilion filled with people at tables. Young boy walking towards pavilion. “Shenandoah Life Pavilion” sign in front of structure. Date on back of photograph is 15 August 2001.
EP357
On the left, sign that says “Arthur Taubman Welcome Center” with Taubman welcome center in background. Date on back of photograph is 31 May 2001.
EP358
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center at Explore Park with three individuals in distance in front of building. Date on back of photograph is 31 May 2001.
EP359
Interior of Visitor Center at Explore Park. Man looking at something in hands on the right. Date on the back of photograph is 31 May 2001.
EP362
Rupert Cutler and Gladys Cutler posing for picture next to sign that says “Taubman Welcome Center” with Taubman Welcome center in background. Date on back of photograph is 28 January 2002.
EP363
View of Hofauger House with Wray Barn on the left in background. Writing on back of photograph says “Hofauger House from memorial and Odgen in Roanoke.” Date on back of photograph is 31 May 2001.
EP364
Kimberly Burnette in historical attire behind table with loaves of bread in front of her on table with cast iron pot, a pitcher, cups, and cutting board. Behind her is a fireplace with fire going.
EP365
Rupert Cutler on the left speaking with Noel Taylor on the right. In Taylor’s hand is a map of area. Writing on back of photograph says “Roanoke Mayor Noel Taylor”
EP366
From left to right: Ben Ewart, Gaylord Nelson, Rupert Cutler speaking with each other. Writing on back of photograph says “Bern Ewert U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson in town for Earth Day 1991”
EP367
From left to right, Roger Ellmore and Rupert Cutler posing for picture with arms around each other. Visitor Center behind them. Writing on back of photograph says “Rupert Cutler 2nd successor Roger Ellmore”
EP369
Weathered fireplace in Brugh’s Tavern. Writing on back of photograph says “Brugh Tavern original fireplace”
EP370
Rupert Cutler’s red Chervrolet on muddied trail with trees in background. License plate says “Rupe C” Date on back of photograph is 09 July 1993.
EP371
Two individuals on left looking at man on right who is speaking and gesturing past camera. Wray Barn and Hofauger House in background. Date on back of photograph is 09 July 1993.
EP372
Group of people watching man in historical attire sitting on porch of Hofauger House with wood machine in front of him. Date on back of photograph is 02 June 1993.
EP374
Side view of Hofauger House with dirt clearing in front of house with Wray Barn in background.
EP375
Woman and Man in historical attire plowing garden plots behind Hofauger House. Date on back of photograph is 16 June 1993.
EP377
Musicians playing stringed instruments hooked up to mics on Hofauger House porch. Date on back of photograph is 16 June 1993.
EP379
Scott Sarver, dressed in historical attire speaking to group of people. Behind him is a tent and supplies. Writing on back of photograph says “Scott Sarver “long hunter”” Date on back of photograph is 23 June 1993.
EP380
Woman taking a photo of supplies near tent, with Scott Sarver in historical attire in background and group of people also in background. Date on background is 28 June 1993.
EP381
Scott Sarver, in historical attire, holding long gun upright, with fingers covering top of gun. Tent and supplies in background. Date on back of photograph is 23 June 1993.
EP382
Hofauger House with groups of people surrounding home. Tents on the left and right of house. Date on back of photograph is 16 June 1993.
EP383
Side view of original, unrenovated mountain union church in winter with snow on ground. Date on back of photograph is 23 February 1993.
EP384
On the left, cameraman is filming three individuals ( Norm Fintel on the left, woman in the middle, and Larry Hamler on the right)who are apeking to ground of people sitting in front of them. Dan Abbot is behind camera man, and on the right are…
EP385
Senator Gaylord Nelson on the left with Dan Abbott, in Native ceremonial attire on the right. Behind them are tables with Native attire, and a map of Explore park. Writing on back of photograph says “U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson w/ Dan Abbott”
EP386
From left to right: Norm Fintel, woman, Larry Hamler, and Bern Ewart looking off camera. Behind them is a large arching structure with wooden logs within. Date on back of camera is 08 May 1991.
EP387
Landscaping tools within Metal fencing. Inside is also a crate that says “Live Animals: Red Wolf” Date on back of photograph is 05 February 1993.
EP388
Large metal fenced area with coops inside fencing. Writing on back says “Red Wolf breeding pen” Date on back of photograph is 05 February 1993.
EP389
Metal fenced in Red wolf breeding pen with van on the right. Date on back of photograph is 05 February 1993.
EP391
Crowd of people with cameras and notebooks standing in front of Red wolf pen watching two individuals inside pen.
EP393
Bern Ewart behind table with models and maps of Explore Park speaking with woman on the right. In front of table is banner that reads “Explore our heritage” On the left, individual bent over looking at something on table. Date on back of photograph…
EP394
Rupert Cutler speaking at podium with woman sitting in background. Signs on podium say “Blue Ridge zoological society of Virginia” and “Explore our heritage” Date on back of photograph is 20 November 1991.
EP395
Rupert Cutler standing on pile of bricks with paper in hand looking down at woman and man sitting. Possibly early building stages of Hofauger House in background. Date on back of photograph is 06 November 1991.
EP396
Dan Abbott on left with Rupert Cutler on right smiling for picture. Writing on back of photograph says Rupert Culter w/ Dan Abbott Native American Interpreter” Date on back of photograph is 25 February 1992.
EP399
Construction phase of Hofauger House with people in front of site looking at building. Date on back of photograph is 10 February 1992.
EP398
Construction phase of Hofauger House Bricks and logs on ground in front of building with people sitting in background. Date on back of photograph is 10 February 1992.
EP402
On left, Bern Ewart smiling at Gaylord Nelson in middle with Rupert Cutler on right who are smiling at camera. Pavilion and park in background.
EP403
Hofauger House under construction with people standing in front of porch listening to woman holding a ladder speak.
EP404
Camera taking picture of Rupert Cutler sitting down next to Hofauger House. Woman in background working on exterior.
EP405
Man standing on left playing guitar, with man on right crouched down playing instrument. Other stringed instruments are laying on porch of Hofauger House. Wooden planks are in background.
EP406
Hofauger House under construction. Cars parked outside house with construction materials in front of house and on porch.
EP408
Noel Taylor on left with Bern Ewart on right standing in front of a sign that says “Restaurant” with trees uprooted and cleared out behind them. Both holding sandwiches in their hands. Writing on back of photograph says “Explore park in 1991 Mayor…
EP410
On the left, Richard Burrow smiling with spoon in hand, with Rupert Cutler on right smiling at camera. Dinnerware in front of them. Writing on back says “RupC w/ Richard Burrow project engineer” Date on back of photograph is 07 January 1992.
EP411
Group of men with wooden planks in front of them. Rupert Cutler in back with Bern Ewart on the right.
EP412
Bern Ewart with Noel Taylor in front of gravel trail looking off-camera. Date on back of photograph is 22 March 1991.
EP417
Gaylord Nelson with hands in pockets looking to the right with Roanoke River in background. Writing on back of photograph says “U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson” Date on back of photograph is 30 April 1991.
EP419
Bison munching on grass with young bison on right. Writing on back of photograph says “Joyce Waugh cared for the bison (they went to Point Bank”
EP421
Gaylord Nelson speaking at podium under tent for Earth Day celebration with individuals seated behind him (on the right is Rupert Cutler) Banner that says “Earth Day Celebration” Date on photograph is 22 April 1991.
EP422
Richard Cranwell seated next to Rupert Cutler. Writing on back says “VA House majority leader Del. Richard Cranwell” date on back is 12 September 1991.
EP423
On the right, Rupert Cutler on pile of bricks speaking to group of people in front of Hofauger House before completion. Date on back is 06 November 1991.
EP424
From left to right: Richard Burrow, Martin Skilly, Virginia Laubinger, Gladys Cutler, Rupert Cutler, Laurie Spangler, Penny Lloyd standing or sitting on bales of hay in front of Hotel Roanoke. Writing on back says Explore Park staff (L. to R.)…
EP425
Explore park staff posing for picture in front of Hofauger House. Date on back of photograph is 02 November 1992.
EP426
Group of people standing in front of Hofauger House. (possibly staff) Date on back is 02 November 1992.
EP427
Woman in historical attire stirring cast iron pot in front of fireplace. Date on back is 20 October 1992.
EP428
On left, Rupert Cutler holding and pointing to map of Explore park with woman on right helping hold up map. People seated at tables indoors are watching presentation. Date on back is 02 December 1992.
EP429
Original Brugh Tavern site with building falling apart. Writing on back says “Brugh Tavern on original site in Botetourt Co.” Date on back is 23 November 1992.
EP431
Groups of people with umbrellas in front of and on the porch of Hofauger house. Rupert Cutler speaking with man in front of house.
EP432
Picture of muddied ground with Hofauger House in background and tents set up on both sides of house. Vehicles parked on trail in front of house.
EP433
Rupert Cutler on porch of unfinished Hofauger House with maps on left and right of him. Man crouched down on right next to construction materials.
EP434
Explore park staff posing for picture in front of Hofauger House. Date on back of photograph is 02 November 1992.
EP435
Three individuals standing outside of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse in rain. Man in historical attire is standing in doorway. Writing on back says “ School house from Burnt Chimney Franklin Co.” Date on back is 26 April 2000.
EP436
Group of people walking to the left with big sign of maps and park information which says “Welcome to Virginia’s Explore Park” Sign on the right says “historic areas” with arrows pointing to left. Trading Company building in background with man in…
EP437
Man in historical attire holding wooden stick in his hand looking down at girl sitting on bench next to umbrella smiling for camera. In Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse. Date on back is 26 April 2000.
EP439
Bridge to Explore Park with Roanoke river beneath is. Parking lot and gravel road on the bottom. Writing on back says “Roanoke River crossing by Blue Ridge Parkway Explore park to right” Date on back is 13 March 1996.
EP438
Man with hammer and metal item in other hand at anvil. Fire in background. Date on back is 26 April 2000.
EP440
Group of children in historical attire holding sticks looking at boy in the middle with arms out. Kemps Ford School House is in background with two individuals chatting in doorway.
EP441
Men in business attire walking away from Hofauger House and Wray Barn. Rupert Cutler on left with man in lighter suit on the right holding yellow envelope.
EP442
Kimberly Burnette sitting down on porch of Hofauger House with spinning wheel on the right, and material/blanket in her lap. Group of people surround her with man leaning arm against house looking down at her. Date on back of photograph is 18 April…
EP444
Dan Abbott on right looking at three children in front of Sweat Lodge. Date on back is 22 April 1996.
EP447
Musicians standing in covered section of Houtz Barn playing stringed instruments with microphones in front of them. Date on back is 16 September 1996.
EP448
People on left sitting outside watching musicians play inside Houtz Barn. People inside barn watching as well. Writing on back says “Houtz Barn from Salem” Date on back is 16 September 1996.
EP449
Man and woman in historical attire playing the guitar and flute respectively. Behind them is a wooden structure with materials and historical artifacts around them. People on the left are sitting on benches watching performance. Date on back of…
EP451
Construction site. Writing on back says “Construction of Blue Ridge Parkway connection to Explore (English construction lynchburg) .
EP453
Man in Native American attire speaking to the left off camera. Behind him are replicas of native American structures. Date on back is 09 September 1996.
EP455
Scott Sarver on right in uniform with gun in hand. On the left, three children watching him. Firepit and wooden structure behind Sarver. Date on back is 22 April 1996.
EP456
Group of people sitting and rubbing hands together following Scott Sarver who is crouched in front of wooden structure.
EP457
Individual in historical attire playing the fiddle with group of people sitting watching performance. In background is wooden structure. Date on back of photograph is 09 September 1996.
EP458
Individuals in historical attire with historical props next to Hofauger House with shed in background. Date on back is 14 July 1996.
EP459
People in historical attire running from individual behind beam on Hofauger House porch. Date on back is 14 July 1996.
EP460
Group of people in historical attire standing close to one another or on porch of Hofauger House. Date on back is 14 July 1996.
EP461
Men in historical attire with guns standing in front of shed next to Hofauger House. Date on the back is 14 July 1996.
EP462
Kimberly Burnette showing wool from spinning wheel to young park visitor on Hofauger House porch. Writing on back says “ Virginia’s Explore Park interpreter Kimberly Burnette shows a park visitor sheep’s wool before she spins it into yarn. This…
EP463
Dan Abbott in front of Native American items. Writing on back says “Virginia’s Explore Park interpreter Daniel Firehawk Abbott shares his knowledge of Native American lifeways with park visitors. This living history museum and nature center is…
EP464
Dan Abbott showing child how to start fire. Writing on back says “Virginia’s Explore Park interpreter Daniel Firehawk Abbott demonstrates the art of making fire to young park visitors. This living history museum and nature center is located at Blue…
EP465
Eddie Goode in historical attire sitting against tree. Writing on back says “Virginia’s Explore Park interpreter Eddie Goode helps bring history to life in the park’s Frontier Life area. This living history museum and nature center is located at Blue…
EP466
People watching Days of Revolution event in front of Hofauger House. Writing on back says “ Special events are held at Virginia’s Explore Park throughout the season including the colonial-period event Days of Revolution. This living history museum…
EP467
Battle reenactment with Wray Barn and Hofauger house in background. Writing on back says “Virginia’s Explore Park holds special events throughout the season including the exciting 1700s battle reenactment Fort Days at Explore. This living history…
EP468
From left to right: Scott Sarver, Rupert Cutler, and man in hat posing for picture in front of Roanoke River.
EP470
Firepit with seating surrounding it in forest. Chopped logs on right. Date on back is 14 August 1995.
EP471
People rowing in two canoes (green and gray) on Roanoke River. Writing on back says “August 13 1995 Roanoke River”
EP473
Three men at table with papers in front of them. On the right is Victor Thomas. Date on back is 18 April 1995.
EP474
Victor Thomas sitting at table talking with man to left with Houtz Barn in background. Writings on back says “Delegate Vic Thomas” Date on back is 18 April 1995.
EP475
Group of people watching Rupert Cutler speak at podium with maps of Explore park on right of podium.
EP477
Group of people watching woman gesturing to Hofauger House behind them with people in front of house.
EP478
Woman on right at podium. To the left of her: man with hands in pocket, woman holding umbrella, and Vic Thomas sitting at table looking at woman at podium. Date on back of photograph is 18 April 1995.
EP479
On left, Dan Abbott walking past table with Native American artifacts. On the right, Rupert Cutler at podium with map in front of podium.
EP480
On left, Dan Abbott standing next to table with Native American artifacts. Abbott is speaking to group of people with backs to camera. On the right, Rupert Cutler at podium with map in front of podium. Two women in the background.
EP481
Two individuals (Scott Sarver on the right) walking towards Taubman Welcome Center. Date on back is 07 October 1999.
EP482
Dan Abbott with back to camera speaking to group of people (three individuals in frame) surrounding table with miniature scale sweat lodge.
EP483
Dan Abbott in middle of two men (Fuzzy Minnix on left) who are looking down at object Abbott is holding in hands. Writing on back says “Fuzzy Minnix (left)”
EP484
On left, Fuzzy Minnix grabbing object from Dan Abbott’s hands. Man on the right is looking down with back to camera.
EP485
Dan Abbott on left has object in hand and is looking down at miniature scale sweat lodge on table. Fuzzy Minnix in background with fist to chin.
EP486
Daniel Young on left speaking and pointing to group of people on the right on the other side of table with wagon wheel laying on it.
EP487
Curly Ennis sitting playing banjo with guitar on ground to the right. Other instruments in background underneath tent. Writing on back says “Curly Ennis”
EP489
Three girls playing with jump rope in historical attire. Kemp’s Ford schoolhouse in the background with people in modern day wear walking on trail.
EP491
Man on left looking behind him with group of people on right leaning against trees and posts of building (possibly Wray Barn) watching him.
EP492
Scott Sarver on left posing with woman on right in front of Taubman Welcome Center. Date on back is 07 October 1999.
EP495
Scott Sarver posing with long paddle standing in boat on Roanoke River. Date on back is 07 October 1999.
EP496
Group of people standing next to shed between Wray Barn and Hofauger House. Wray Barn in background.
EP500
Group of people with yellow envelopes. Man on far left is Rupert Cutler. Next to him is Eddie Goode in historical attire. Behind them is a group of people looking at wall of Wray Barn.
EP502
On the right, Eddie Goode in historical attire speaking with individuals holding yellow envelopes on the left. Rupert Cutler next to Goode. Hofauger House in Background.