1949; President Sidney J. Phillips (second from left) looking at Well Sculpture at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
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1949; Group of seven graduates in black and white graduation robes and caps. Portrait of Booker T. Washington behind them as well as his quote, "Case Down Your Bucket Where You Are." Assumedly located at Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
1949; President Sidney J. Phillips pictured with cow at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
1949; Black and white cow at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
St. Gerard's Men's Basketball team. Group of seven men posed for their picture with Fr. Donlen.
St. Gerard's Men's Basketball team. Group of seven men posed for their picture.
Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips with Attorney T. C. Walker and baby in front of Booker T. Washington memorial cabin where he was born enslaved at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Group seated inside for an assumed seminar at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips off to the far left, standing.
Group seated inside for an assumed seminar at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Two men standing in front of corn and hay structures at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Unidentified man with baby at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Group of children running in front of a group of students playing musical instruments. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Photos from behind the crowd, looking toward the stage with banner, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg." Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Aerial photo of the crowd of people gathered at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Hopkins hall in background with sign that reads, "Walter Hopkins Memorial Hall."
Mrs. Ada Chapell and baby at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
President Sidney J. Phillips, right, and, possibly, his wife, Virgnia Hurt Phillips, left, at podium at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Unidentified man at the podium, speaking to crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument.
Aerial photo of a group of people on stage and one man at the podium, addressing the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Tuck Industrial Hall in the back left.
Photo taken from behind the stage. Virginia Cottage to the left, Tuck Industrial hall in the background, and Hopkins hall to the right of the stage. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Aerial photo of a group of people on stage and one man at the podium, addressing the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument.
Two speakers addressing the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument under a banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."
Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips, on left, holding baby with Mrs. Ada Chapell on the right in front of mid-twentieth century Ford vehicle at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
March 11, 1967; Assumedly portrait of Mrs. Darlha Davis. Photo of her with glasses and without glasses in front of plain background.
1982; Photo of a photo. Large group of people gathered outside for a picture.
1949-1950; Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Books are lined up on shelves behind her. Mrs. Madeline Parham, Business, Biology, Cafeteria Manager, Carver School.
1949-1950; Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Books are lined up on shelves behind her. Mrs. Florence Prunty, English, Civics, Carver School.
1949-1950; Woman poses for portrait against plain background. Wall behind background is slightly in frame.
1949-1950; Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Books are lined up on shelves behind her. Glasses on and off. Mrs. Flossie West, Home Economics, Carver School.
1949-1950; Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Books are lined up on shelves behind her.
1949-1950; Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Books are lined up on shelves behind her. Mrs. Edna Prunty, 1st grade, Carver School.
1949-1950; Man posing for his portrait against a plain background. Wall behind background is slightly in frame. Mr. James Price, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education, and coach at Carver School.
1949-1950; Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Books are lined up on shelves behind her. Mrs. Jessie Jones, 3rd grade teacher at Carver school.
1956; Baby in a crib, facing a table with a cake, card, and floral arrangement.
1982; A man and a woman have their portrait taken in a kitchen. More candid than portraiture.
1982; Man sat for his portrait against a plain background. Appears to be in Clark Studio or another home. William D. Coleman, principal of Loudon Elementary School.
1982; Woman sat for her portrait against a plain background. Appears to be in Clark Studio or another home. Sallye Coleman.
1982; Photo of the church "Garden of Prayer #7." Church is still standing at the corner of 8th and Madison in Roanoke, VA.
1982; Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Appears to be in Clark Studio or other home.
1982; Photo of a photo. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Girls gathered for a portrait inside someone's home.
1982; Photo of a small house. Two adults and a small child appear in frame.
1982; Young man on crutches posing for a portrait. His knee is wrapped up and he is wearing Converse High-Tops.
1982; Woman posing for a photograph against a plain backdrop. Assumedly posed in Clark Studio.
1982; Group of fifteen women posing for a photograph. Sign in the back reads, "Honor Post Membership 1943-1944."
1982; Group of five graduates in graduation robes and caps by a staircase.
1982; Image of a police officer possibly directing traffic.
1982; Mt. Zion AME Roanoke Church; still standing on Melrose Ave. NW in Roanoke, VA.
1982; Unidentified building. Assumedly a church; signs of stained glass in top center window.
1982; Noel C. Taylor accepting an award from a man in robes in front of a crowd. Religious mural in the background.
1982; Group of five women standing to the left side of the podium. Noel C. Taylor at the podium.
1982; Noel C. Taylor at the podium, handing a gift to a woman.
1982; Assumedly High Street Baptist Church meeting area. Noel C. Taylor at the podium. Three other unidentified women to the left.
High Street Church Party Sep. 1954; Group of three people holding an assumed birthday cake.
High Street Church Party Sep. 1954; Crowds of people gathered around banquet table.
High Street Church Party Sep. 1954; Group of five people standing behind a banquet table. Other people in the background walking in.
High Street Church Party Sep. 1954; Group of eight choir singers gathered for a picture.
High Street Church Party Sep. 1954; Two choirs singing in High Street Baptist.
High Street Church Party Sep. 1954; Large banquet tables set up with months of the year on them. In order from left to right, May, January, December, February, June.
Two students atop a wooden structure. President Sidney J. Phillips in the foreground of the photo on the right. Possibly Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Baby chicks pictured in a chicken coop.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Class or group gathered in a room listening to unidentified woman talk about sewing.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Three people gathered around a sewing desk. Unidentified woman speaks to the class.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Group of three men gathered around the grave of James Burroughs. One man plays the trumpet.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Group of five men by Well sculpture. Virginia Cottage in background.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Group of six people in front of Burroughs house.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Unidentified speakers talking to crowd in front of Burroughs house. Hopkins hall in frame.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Unidentified speakers talking to crowd in front of Burroughs house. Virginia Cottage in frame.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Group of nine men on stage singing in front of Burroughs house.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Typewriters set up on stage in front of Burroughs house.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Group of students (possibly electricians or radio technicians) giving a demonstration.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Group of bricklayers giving a demonstration on stage.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Group of students in white jumpsuits ("Booker T. Washington Trade School") giving an automobile demonstration to another group of men.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial, April - May 1950; Unidentified man speaking to the crowd in front of Burroughs house. Hopkins hall in the background.
June 10th; Assumedly mid-twentieth century era Ford car with someone in the driver's seat. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
June 10th; Six graduates in white graduation robes stand around the Well Sculpture to honor Booker T. Washington located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Portia Washington Pittman shakes hands with, possibly, Mrs. L. M. Jones, in front.
June 10th; Six graduates in white graduation robes stand around the Well Sculpture to honor Booker T. Washington located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
June 10th; President Sidney J. Phillips shakes hands with a graduate in white graduation robes. Portia Washington Pittman stands in the background. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
June 10th; President Sidney J. Phillips shaking hands with a graduate in white graduation robes. Unknown man in background. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
June 10th; President Sidney J. Phillips assumedly speaking to others while seated at a desk, holding a hammer. Portrait of Booker T. Washington behind him. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Trade School.
June 10th; President Sidney J. Phillips assumedly speaking to others while seated at a desk, holding a hammer. Portrait of Booker T. Washington behind him. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
June 10th; President Sidney J. Phillips and Portia Washington Pittman speaking at a desk. Portrait of Booker T. Washington behind them. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
June 10th; President Sidney J. Phillips speaking with a female student. Poster of Booker T. Washington behind them. Assumedly at Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
June 10th; Room set up like a bedroom with laundry hanging as well. In a floral arrangement, there is a sign that reads, "Applied Home Economics and Sewing." Assumedly at Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
June 10th; Room set up like a bedroom with laundry hanging as well. In a floral arrangement, there is a sign that reads, "Applied Home Economics and Sewing." Possibly located at Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
June 10th; Picture of a cow with a car and the Tuck Industrial Hall in the background at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
June 10th; Portia Washington Pittman pictured with a cow in front of the memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
June 10th; President Sidney J. Phillips and Portia Washington Pittman pictured with a cow alongside the Well Sculpture to honor Booker T. Washington at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Large circle of people in graduation robes and caps surrounding the memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born.
May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Graduates and other school members process away from the memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born. Also passing Virginia Cottage.
May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Graduate standing with glass bottle of soda, another man inside the concession stand hands the graduate another.
May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Group of graduates and others stand for a portrait by a sign that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."
May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Pictures inside of a classroom at Booker T. Washington Elementary.
Group of five men, two graduates, to perform. Assumedly at graduation. Assumedly at High Street Baptist in Roanoke.
May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; People, including President Sidney J. Phillips, giving speeches to graduates. Portrait of Sidney J. Phillips on the wall on the left, portrait of Booker T. Washington on the wall on the right.
May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Four graduates sipping soda out of glass bottles in front of concession stand.
May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Three women sipping soda out of glass bottles in front of concession stand.
May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; President Sidney J. Phillips, right, shaking hands with another man in front of the Well Sculpture in honor of Booker T. Washington.
May 13, 1951, Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial; Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips, far right, holding a child next to two men in front of the Well Sculpture in honor of Booker T. Washington.
Assumedly Rev. Stone of Hill St. Baptist. Portrait taken in front of plain background.
Color Photo. Rev. James Goode standing with two people as the people eat their meal. Possibly meeting room at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.
Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.
Color Photo. Long table of people eating in a wood-panelled room. Possibly meeting room at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.
Color Photo. People gathered in a room in line for a meal. Room has plain walls. Possibly meeting room at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.
Color Photo. People gathered in a room eating a meal. Wood-panelled walls. Possibly meeting room at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.
Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Audience gathered for Mass at St. Andrew's. Stained glass panels along walls.
Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass. Other clergymen present on altar.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial June 30, 1955; Two women shaking hands. Woman on left is Mrs. Ada Chapell. Woman on right is assumedly Mrs. Alice Smith Jones.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial June 30, 1955; Assumedly Mrs. Alice Smith Jones being sworn in as Postmistress at Booker T. Washington Post Office. Mrs. Jones is facing a man and they both have their right hands raised.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial June 30, 1955; Two women shaking hands with man at far right. Assumedly Mrs. Alice Smith Jones in the middle.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial June 30, 1955; Portrait of an unidentified woman.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial June 30, 1955; Five women standing behind desk for portrait. Woman on far right is possibly Postmistress Virginia Hurt Phillips. 2nd from left is Mrs. Ada D. Chapell.
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial June 30, 1955; President Sidney J. Phillips, left, shaking hands with unidentified woman in front of memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved.
May 9, 1950; President Sidney J. Phillips talks to another man by the chickens and chicken coops. Virginia Industrial Hall, Burroughs house, Virginia Cottage, and other cars in the background. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
May 9, 1950; Chickens running around a coop. Virginia Industrial Hall, Burroughs house, Virginia Cottage, and other cars in the background. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
May 9, 1950; President Sidney J. Phillips with adult and baby pigs. Assumedly Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
People gathered inside of a building assumedly at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Portia Washington Pittman in front row.
People gathered inside of a building assumedly at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
People congregating and coming from inside the Virginia Industrial Hall at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Four people in front of Virginia Cottage. In front, there is a sign that reads, "Buildings On These Grounds Are Being Renovated and Remodeled By Community Workers Teachers and Students Of The ROANOKE BRANCH Of the Booker T. Washington Memorial Trade School." Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Crowd listening to speaker, assumedly at 4th Annual Booker T. Washington Birthday Celebration at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Standing in front of Burroughs house.
Three people addressing the crowd assumedly at 4th Annual Booker T. Washington Celebration at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Standing in front of Burroughs house.
Two men working at some sort of machine. Man at back seems to be holding a saw, and man at the front seems to be stretching some sort of material. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Group of three at a table. Middle person is possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips, wife of President Sidney J. Phillips and one of the postmistresses of the Booker T. Washington National Monument Post Office at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Large group of people circled around what is assumedly a musical performance. Virginia Industrial Hall in the background at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Large group of people outside of a bus. Black dog in front of the people. Concession stand in the back right. Located at the Booker T. Washington Memorial Birthplace.
Same group of people as 24.3, but taken from behind the group. The people are facing the Post Office and Burroughs house building and the reconstructed cabin where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Group of people seated, assumedly for Booker T. Washington 4th Annual Birthday Celebration at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Virginia Industrial Hall in the back.
Car entering for "Booker Washington Birthplace, VA The 4th Annual Booker T. Washington Birthday Celebration Will be Held on These Grounds April 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Public is Invited."
Four students work on bricklaying. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
Sept. 15, 1954; Farmer looking at the camera with the Booker T. Washington Elementary School building in the back right of the image.
Sept. 15, 1954; Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.
Sept. 15, 1954; Mrs. Ada Chapell and daughter in line to speak to teacher at Booker T. Washington Elementary. Other girls lined up behind Mrs. Chapell's daughter.
Sept. 15, 1954; Mrs. Ada Chapell and daughter inside Booker T. Washington Elementary.
Sept. 15, 1954; Mrs. Ada Chapell and daughter outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Both in dresses.
Pictures of the Virginia Industrial Hall at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Group of two people at a gathering. There is a man on the left holding a cigarette, and the woman on the right is in a long dress.
Group of eleven people pictured outside the Virginia Industrial Hall. Assumedly some sort of board or group of teachers. President Sidney J. Phillips fifth from left, Portia Washington Pittman, far right. Attorney T. C. Walker second from left. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Large group of people gathered in front of buildings. Building on far left is the building designated as the US Post Office, and the building on the far right is the replica cabin of Booker T. Washington's birthplace at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Two people, Portia Washington Pittman on right, Attorney T. C. Walker on left, looking at a sculpture of a well. Quote on top reads, “Cast down your bucket where you are” from Booker T. Washington. It is designated for those a part of Industrial Training at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Four students work on bricklaying for what appears to be a chimney or fireplace structure. Possibly located at the Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
Three students offer a bricklaying demonstration to some of the group members from CSE022.7. Portia Washington Pittman is the woman that is pictured. Attorney T. C. Walker on far right. Possibly located at the Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
Assumedly a group of students offering a demonstration of building to some of the group members pictured in CSE022.7. Portia Washington Pittman looking at camera. Attorney T. C. Walker on far-right side of image. Possibly located at Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
Group of eleven people pictured outside the Virginia Industrial Hall at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Assumedly some sort of board or group of teachers.President Sidney J. Phillips fifth from left, Portia Washington Pittman, far right, Attorney T. C. Walker second from left.
Four women and one child pictured holding dresses in front of a photo of Booker T. Washington and two quotes from Mr. Washington. Possibly located at Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
Attorney T. C. Walker and Portia Washington Pittman pictured holding a mop in the air at Booker T. Washington Trade School.
Group of five men; one man is assumedly giving a demonstration on an automobile part. Portia Washington Pittman at the far right. Possibly located at Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
John Warner at podium with individuals seated behind him. Woman on the left is an ASL interpreter signing his address. Sign on podium says “The Secretary of the Interior USA” with buffalo in mountain landscape. Date on back is 08 May 2001.
Scott Sarver posing with sign that says “The secretary of the Interior USA” with buffalo in mountain landscape. Podium and seats behind him. Date on back is 08 May 2001.
Man at podium with individuals seated behind him. ASL interpreter to the left signing speech. Sign on podium says “The Secretary of the Interior USA” with buffalo in mountain landscape. Date on back is 08 May 2001.
Woman at podium smiling and waving to the left. Sign on podium says “The Secretary of the Interior USA” with buffalo in mountain landscape. Behind her are men clapping, the man behind her on the right is John Warner. Writing on back says “Senator John Warner U.S. Sec. of Interior Opening of visitor center.” Date on back is 08 May 2001.
Rupert Cutler on right with arm around shoulder of Menno Kinsinger on left. Tables in background under large tent. Date on back is 08 May 2001.
Rupert Cutler with arm around shoulders of man in hat and patterned tie posing for picture inside welcome center. Date on back is 24 May 2001 .
Rupert Cutler on left holding Explore Park shirts handing them to Roger Ellmore on right. Both smiling at camera. Inside Administrative office trailers. Writing on back says “Rupert Cutler giving job to Roger Ellmore” Date on back is 12 August 1997.
Bricks in pile, some laid. Construction site of Brugh Tavern. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
Individuals laying bricks underground on construction site of Brugh Tavern. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
Attic space of Brugh Tavern. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
Inside of Brugh Tavern while under construction. Roof connecting to wall. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
Menno Kinsinger looking to the right. Inside Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
Menno Kinsinger in front of side of Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
Roger Ellmore smiling at Menno Kinsinger on right. Inside Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
Side of Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
Brugh Tavern under construction with machine on right. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
Menno Kinsinger on left with Rupert Cutler on right in front of Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
Foundation for bridge to Explore park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
Crane on left with bridge to Explore Park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
Bridge to Explore Park under construction with crane on left. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
Bridge to Explore Park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
Roger Ellmore standing in front of bridge to Explore Park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
Camera Crew filming Rupert Cutler at podium in front of unrenovated Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse. Writing on back says “90% P-14 Cutler at News”
Rupert Cutler at podium in front of weathered Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse.
Rupert Cutler on left with arm on shoulder of Norm Fintel on right. Writing on back says “Norm Fintel” Date on back is 28 April 1998.
Rupert Cutler on left standing with Heywood Fralin on right. Taubman Welcome center on right in background. Writing on back says “Heywood Fralin” Date on back is 28 April 1998.
Brugh Tavern. White van and tarp on left.
Arthur Taubman welcome center under construction with dirt dug up around building. Truck on left that says “Insulating Co. Inc. Roanoke Virginia”
Fire in Sweat Lodge with people seated around it on benches.
Man in Native American attire with back to camera speaking to group of people seated in Sweat Lodge.
Closer view of man crouched down lifting up cloth to entrance of Sweat Lodge.
Man in Native American attire speaking to group of people seated in Sweat Lodge.
Man crouched down lifting up cloth to entrance of Sweat Lodge.
People walking away from Leninger Cabin.
Wray Barn in the rain from porch of Hofauger House with individuals wearing rain jackets to the right.
Eddie Goode in historical attire holding musket facing the right. Writing on back says “Eddie Goode.”
Woman in historical attire standing in front of bed speaking to people in background. (possibly at Hofauger house).
Woman on left in historical attire speaking to group of people on right in building (possibly Hofauger House).
Man in historical attire speaking with stick in hand and American Flag behind him. Chalkboard on the right says “November 13 1885 A (unreadable word) student will do his duty”
Man in historical attire speaking to group of people in Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse. Fire in fireplace in background.
Tour in front of Houtz Barn with guide standing in the middle.
Tour in front of Houtz Barn. Guide on the left.
People in tour listening to guide with Blacksmith shop in background.
Group of people on tour listening to guide. Houtz Barn and Blacksmith shop in background.
Rupert Cutler on right shaking hands with man on left at podium.
Two vehicles and individual in front of Mountain Union Church.
Woman coming out of administrative offices with piles of snow plowed on walkways. Writing on back says “Explore Park administrative offices in construction trailers obtained from memorial hospital projects.” Date on back is 12 January 1996.
Entrance booth in the snow. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
Entrance booth from a distance in the snow. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
Wray Barn in the snow. Dare on back is 12 January 1996.
Building part of Wray Barn in the snow. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
Looking through trees, Hofauger House in the snow. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse from side angle with snow on ground and roof. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with snow on ground and roof. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
Hofauger Farmstead and Wray Barn in background with snow on ground and roofs. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
Blacksmith Shop with snow on ground and roof. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
Houtz Barn from the woods with snow on ground, roof, and tables in front of barn. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
Houtz Barn with snow on ground, roof, and tables in front of barn. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
Front of Hofauger house with trees in front of house. Thick snow on ground and roof. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
Side of Hofauger House with thick snow on roof and ground. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
Back/side of Hofauger House and part of Wray Barn after snow has fallen. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
Wray Barn with snow on ground and roof. Houtz Barn in background. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
Park entrance booth surrounded by snow. “Exit” sign in background, and “Stop” sign on the right. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
Red wolf pen in background with snow on the ground. Date on background 12 January 1996.
Rupert Cutler posing with Mr. and Mrs. Kinsinger on each side with arms around them. Taubman Welcome center in background. Writing on back says “Mr. and Mrs. Menno Kinsinger Stuarts Draft, VA He disassembled, moved, and re-assembled the Brugh Tavern” Date on back is 28 April 1998.
Close up of group of people chatting. Mr. and Mrs. Kinsinger on left talking to those with backs to camera. Dare on back is 28 April 1998.
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.
Group of people walking towards Hofauger House and Wray Barn.
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.
Fence in front of Wray Barn. Wray Barn and people walking around in background.
Group of people standing around Wray Barn. Fence in frame.
Group of people standing next to shed between Wray Barn and Hofauger House. Wray Barn in background.
Scott Sarver posing with long paddle standing in boat on Roanoke River. Date on back is 07 October 1999.
Scott Sarver and woman in long boat looking out at Roanoke River. Date on back is 07 1999.
Scott Sarver on left posing with woman on right in front of Taubman Welcome Center. Date on back is 07 October 1999.
Man on left looking behind him with group of people on right leaning against trees and posts of building (possibly Wray Barn) watching him.
Man on right holding reins to horses in motion. Pulling small wooden machinery.
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.
Curly Ennis speaking to group of people. Instruments and tent covering in background.
Curly Ennis sitting playing banjo with guitar on ground to the right. Other instruments in background underneath tent. Writing on back says “Curly Ennis”
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.
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.
On left, Fuzzy Minnix grabbing object from Dan Abbott’s hands. Man on the right is looking down with back to camera.
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)”
Dan Abbott with back to camera speaking to group of people (three individuals in frame) surrounding table with miniature scale sweat lodge.
Two individuals (Scott Sarver on the right) walking towards Taubman Welcome Center. Date on back is 07 October 1999.
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.
On left, Dan Abbott walking past table with Native American artifacts. On the right, Rupert Cutler at podium with map in front of podium.
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.
Group of people watching woman gesturing to Hofauger House behind them with people in front of house.
Rupert Culter at podium with man on right standing next to maps holding one map in place.
Group of people watching Rupert Cutler speak at podium with maps of Explore park on right of podium.
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.
Three men at table with papers in front of them. On the right is Victor Thomas. Date on back is 18 April 1995.
Wooden building with weathered exterior in woods. Date on back of building is 14 August 1995.
People rowing in two canoes (green and gray) on Roanoke River. Writing on back says “August 13 1995 Roanoke River”
Horse drawn carriage with two men in drivers seat. Wray Barn in the background.
Firepit with seating surrounding it in forest. Chopped logs on right. Date on back is 14 August 1995.
Firepit with seating surrounding it in forest. Date on back is 14 August 1995.
From left to right: Scott Sarver, Rupert Cutler, and man in hat posing for picture in front of Roanoke River.
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 museum and nature center is located at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 115. Visitors experience the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of western Virginia 15 minutes from downtown Roanoke. Features include a working blacksmith and farm, a schoolhouse frontier and Native American exhibits, as well as hiking trails, fishing, picnic facilities, and special events. Call (540) 427-1800 for more information”
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 and nature center is located at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 115. Visitors experience the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of western Virginia 15 minutes from downtown Roanoke. Features include a working blacksmith and farm, a schoolhouse frontier and Native American exhibits, as well as hiking trails, fishing, picnic facilities, and special events. Call (540) 427-1800 for more information. Photograph taken by Rupert Cutler”
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 Ridge Parkway milepost 115. Visitors experience the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of western Virginia 15 minutes from downtown Roanoke. Features include a working blacksmith and farm, a schoolhouse frontier and Native American exhibits, as well as hiking trails, fishing, picnic facilities, and special events. Call (540) 427-1800 for more information. Photograph taken by Greg Dowdy”
Group of eleven people pictured around two tables. Assumedly some sort of board or group of teachers at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. President Sidney J. Phillips pictured at center, Portia Washington Pittman third from right. Attorney T. C. Walker fourth from right. Possibly Walter L. Hopkins second from left.
Feb. 26, 1955; Groups of people walking around pathways. Cars are pictured in the background as well as the Tuck Industrial Hall. Other buildings include Virginia Cottage, poultry houses, and a concession stand. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Feb. 26, 1955; Large group of people; image from the front of the crowd. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Feb. 26, 1955; Large group of peole; image from the back of the crowd. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Feb. 26, 1955; Portia Washington Pittman appears to hand item off to man standing on stoop of Hopkins Hall. Other people are around them; there is a bed on the stoop as well. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Feb. 26, 1955; Crowd of people gathered around machinery (most likely automotive or farm related) Hopkins Hall is pictured in the background. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
Feb. 26, 1955; Large crowd of people gathered in front of one of the buidlings at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Tuck Industrial Hall in the background on the left; Burroughs house in the background in the center; and Hopkins Hall on the right.
Roanoke Dressed Poultry Co.; Owned and Operated by J. Brumberg and Sons" "1027 Norfolk Ave SE" Two men holding a chicken next to a truck full of caged chickens. Back of truck shown.
Roanoke Dressed Poultry Co.; "Owned and Operated by J. Brumberg and Sons" "1027 Norfolk Ave SE" Two men holding a chicken next to a truck full of caged chickens.
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 Ridge Parkway milepost 115. Visitors experience the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of western Virginia 15 minutes from downtown Roanoke. Features include a working blacksmith and farm, a schoolhouse frontier and Native American exhibits, as well as hiking trails, fishing, picnic facilities, and special events. Call (540) 427-1800 for more information. Photograph taken by Page Chichester”
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 located at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 115. Visitors experience the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of western Virginia 15 minutes from downtown Roanoke. Features include a working blacksmith and farm, a schoolhouse frontier and Native American exhibits, as well as hiking trails, fishing, picnic facilities, and special events. Call (540 427-1800 for more information. Photograph taken by Kevin Hurley”
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 living history museum and nature center is located at Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 115. Visitors experience the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of western Virginia 15 minutes from downtown Roanoke. Features include a working blacksmith and farm, a schoolhouse frontier and Native American exhibits, as well as hiking trails, fishing, picnic facilities, and special events. Call (540 427-1800 for more information. Photograph taken by Rupert Cutler”
Men in historical attire with guns standing in front of shed next to Hofauger House. Date on the back is 14 July 1996.
Group of people in historical attire standing close to one another or on porch of Hofauger House. Date on back is 14 July 1996.
People in historical attire running from individual behind beam on Hofauger House porch. Date on back is 14 July 1996.
Individuals in historical attire with historical props next to Hofauger House with shed in background. Date on back is 14 July 1996.
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.
Group of people sitting and rubbing hands together following Scott Sarver who is crouched in front of wooden structure.
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.
Taken from porch of Hofauger House, image of Wray Barn.
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.
From left to right, two girls and woman on bench of Hofauger House using spinning wheel.
Construction site. Writing on back says “Construction of Blue Ridge Parkway connection to Explore (English construction lynchburg) .
Sign that says “Explore Park Back Creek Natural Area” with forest in background.
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 photograph is 16 September 1996.
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.
Musicians standing in covered section of Houtz Barn playing stringed instruments with microphones in front of them. Date on back is 16 September 1996.
Dan Abbott in front of animal hides and Native American gear speaking.
Dan Abbott on right looking at three children in front of Sweat Lodge. Date on back is 22 April 1996.
Girls doing jumprope, with gir in the middle jumping. Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse in background.
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 1995.
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.
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.
Man with hammer and metal item in other hand at anvil. Fire in background. Date on back is 26 April 2000.
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.
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.
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 golf cart behind sign.
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.
Explore park staff posing for picture in front of Hofauger House. Date on back of photograph is 02 November 1992.
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.
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.
Groups of people with umbrellas in front of and on the porch of Hofauger house. Rupert Cutler speaking with man in front of house.
From inside Hofauger House, Rupert Cutler on porch speaking to people gesturing to the right.
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.
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.
Woman in historical attire stirring cast iron pot in front of fireplace. Date on back is 20 October 1992.
Group of people standing in front of Hofauger House. (possibly staff) Date on back is 02 November 1992.
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.) Richard Burrow, Martin Skilly, Virginia Laubinger, Gladys Cutler, Rupert Cutler, Laurie Spangler, Penny Lloyd” Date on back is 05 October 1992.
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.
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.
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.
From left to right: Bern Ewart, Gaylord Nelson, Rupert Cutler speaking with man on right.
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”
Group of individuals in forest looking at map on standing.
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.
Bern Ewart on left pointing to and looking down at map in Noel Taylor’s hands on the right.
Noel Taylor on left, Bern Ewart on right with map in hands looking past camera.
Noel Taylor on the left, Bern Ewart on the right gesturing to the right with map in hand.
Rupert Cutler and Noel Taylor on the left with Bern Ewart on the right standing in forest.
Bern Ewart with Noel Taylor in front of gravel trail looking off-camera. Date on back of photograph is 22 March 1991.
Group of men with wooden planks in front of them. Rupert Cutler in back with Bern Ewart on the right.
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.
Trees with signs around them. Hofauger House in background.
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 Noel Taylor and Bern Ewart” Date on back of photograph is 22 March 1991.
Two individuals with backs to camera standing in front of Hofauger House under construction.
Hofauger House under construction. Cars parked outside house with construction materials in front of house and on porch.
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.
Camera taking picture of Rupert Cutler sitting down next to Hofauger House. Woman in background working on exterior.
Hofauger House under construction with people standing in front of porch listening to woman holding a ladder speak.
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.
Rupert Cutler pointing to maps on right, standing on Hofauger house porch.
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.
Uncovered Sweat Lodge. Date on back of photograph is 11 February 1992.
Construction phase of Hofauger House with people in front of site looking at building. Date on back of photograph is 10 February 1992.
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.
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.
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.
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 is 30 April 1991.
Four men posing for picture (Rupert Cutler second from the left and Bern Ewart on right end)
Crowd of people with cameras and notebooks standing in front of Red wolf pen watching two individuals inside pen.
Woman and man holding camera gear walking towards Red wolf pen.
Metal fenced in Red wolf breeding pen with van on the right. Date on back of photograph is 05 February 1993.
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.
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.
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.
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”
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 Native American accessories, tools, and weapons. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1991.
Side view of original, unrenovated mountain union church in winter with snow on ground. Date on back of photograph is 23 February 1993.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Group of people looking into pen of Wray Barn. date on back of photograph is 30 June 1993.
Musicians playing stringed instruments hooked up to mics on Hofauger House porch. Date on back of photograph is 16 June 1993.
Geese in pen of Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is 05 July 1993.
Woman and Man in historical attire plowing garden plots behind Hofauger House. Date on back of photograph is 16 June 1993.
Side view of Hofauger House with dirt clearing in front of house with Wray Barn in background.
Hofauger House with dirt clearing in front.
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.
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.
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.
Weathered fireplace in Brugh’s Tavern. Writing on back of photograph says “Brugh Tavern original fireplace”
Rupert Cutler, Noel Taylor, and Bern Ewart speaking with each other.
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”
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”
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”
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.
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.
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.
Houtz Barn with people standing inside. Sign in front of building on right says “Houtz Barn”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inside of Mountain Union Church. Pews facing podium. Date on back of photograph is 31 May 2001.
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.
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.
“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 is 31 May 2001.
Framing of building under construction. Men working on site in background.
Framing for building. Trucks with construction materials in background.
Pen at Wray Barn with two pigs lying down. Hofauger House in the background on the right.
Man at podium speaking. Roanoke river behind him.
Side view of man at podium speaking to crew with camera. Individuals in the background, vehicles parked in background.
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.
Woman on left holding feather in hand lifting it towards Rupert Culter on the left bowing his head. People in background watching.
Boy and girl inside doorway to tarp covered Sweat Lodge smiling at camera. Date on back of photograph is 20 October 1992.
Group of people standing around Sweat Lodge with fire ignited on wood chips surrounding outside of structure. Forest in background.
Rupert Cutler on left crouched down with woman on the left lighting wood chips surrounding Sweat Lodge.
Woman walking through Sweat Lodge with group of people watching her.
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”
Garden plots behind Hofauger House flourishing. In the middle a man with back to the camera looks at one of the plots.
View of dug out ground with foundation being laid on. Rock and wood debris surround the site.
Construction site for small building. Rock debris surrounding site with fence in background.
Group of people standing around rock and wood debris with ground dug out on the right. Wray Barn in the background.
Wray Barn from a distance with trees surrounding barn.
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.
Hofauger House with crowds walking around and away from it. Forest in background. Date on back of photograph is 11 May 1993 .
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.
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.
Different view of construction site with ground dug out. Forest in background.
Construction site with ground dug out. Forest in background, down trees and rocks on left in background.
Man standing in front of construction site with ground dug out. Down trees and forest in background.
Banquet at High St. Church 1947; Photo taken from balcony area of High St. Baptist down toward pulpit area of the altar.
Banquet at High St. Church 1947; Several tables set up and decorated for a banquet. People seated at all of the tables conversing and enjoying their meal.
16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation; Images of the crowd at graduation, including graduates. There is a balcony area above the ground floor pews.
16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation; Two men on stage; man on the left is in catcher's uniform, handing a baseball to the man on the right, dressed in a suit.
16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation; Man giving speech in a graduation robe. Audience sits before him.
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.
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.
Building that looks damaged and abandoned in middle of forest. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
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.
Homes in the background on the right with trucks parked in grass. Mountain in background. Date on back of 14 August 1995.
Worn stone slab says “Conducted By Roanoke Central Y.M.C.A” Date on back of photograph 14 August 1995.
Worn stone slab that says “Lucius E. Johnson Camp For Boys” Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
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 1995.