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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.
EP329
Different view of construction site with ground dug out. Forest 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.
EP334
Wray Barn from a distance with trees surrounding barn.
EP335
Group of people standing around rock and wood debris with ground dug out on the right. Wray Barn in the background.
EP336
Construction site for small building. Rock debris surrounding site with fence in background.
EP337
View of dug out ground with foundation being laid on. Rock and wood debris surround the site.
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”
EP340
Woman walking through Sweat Lodge with group of people watching her.
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.
EP347
Man at podium speaking. Roanoke river behind him.
EP348
Pen at Wray Barn with two pigs lying down. Hofauger House in the background on the right.
EP349
Framing for building. Trucks with construction materials in background.
EP350
Framing of building under construction. Men working on site 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.
EP360
Houtz Barn with people standing inside. Sign in front of building on right says “Houtz Barn”
EP361
Stables on the side of Houtz Barn.
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”
EP368
Rupert Cutler, Noel Taylor, and Bern Ewart speaking with each other.
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.
EP373
Hofauger House with dirt clearing in front.
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.
EP376
Geese in pen of Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is 05 July 1993.
EP377
Musicians playing stringed instruments hooked up to mics on Hofauger House porch. Date on back of photograph is 16 June 1993.
EP378
Group of people looking into pen of Wray Barn. date on back of photograph is 30 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.
EP390
Woman and man holding camera gear walking towards Red wolf pen.
EP391
Crowd of people with cameras and notebooks standing in front of Red wolf pen watching two individuals inside pen.
EP392
Four men posing for picture (Rupert Cutler second from the left and Bern Ewart on right end)
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.
EP397
Uncovered Sweat Lodge. Date on back of photograph is 11 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.
EP400
Rupert Cutler pointing to maps on right, standing on Hofauger house porch.
EP401
From inside Hofauger House, Rupert Cutler on porch speaking to people gesturing to the right.
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.
EP407
Two individuals with backs to camera standing in front of Hofauger House under construction.
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…
EP409
Trees with signs around them. Hofauger House in background.
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.
EP413
Rupert Cutler and Noel Taylor on the left with Bern Ewart on the right standing in forest.
EP414
Noel Taylor on the left, Bern Ewart on the right gesturing to the right with map in hand.
EP415
Noel Taylor on left, Bern Ewart on right with map in hands looking past camera.
EP416
Bern Ewart on left pointing to and looking down at map in Noel Taylor’s hands on the right.
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.
EP418
Group of individuals in forest looking at map on standing.
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”
EP420
From left to right: Bern Ewart, Gaylord Nelson, Rupert Cutler speaking with man on right.
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.
EP430
From inside Hofauger House, Rupert Cutler on porch speaking to people gesturing to the right.
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…
EP443
Girls doing jumprope, with gir in the middle jumping. Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse in background.
EP444
Dan Abbott on right looking at three children in front of Sweat Lodge. Date on back is 22 April 1996.
EP445
Dan Abbott in front of animal hides and Native American gear speaking.
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…
EP450
Sign that says “Explore Park Back Creek Natural Area” with forest in background.
EP451
Construction site. Writing on back says “Construction of Blue Ridge Parkway connection to Explore (English construction lynchburg) .
EP452
From left to right, two girls and woman on bench of Hofauger House using spinning wheel.
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.
EP454
Taken from porch of Hofauger House, image of Wray Barn.
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.
EP469
Firepit with seating surrounding it in forest. Date on back is 14 August 1995.
EP470
Firepit with seating surrounding it in forest. Chopped logs on right. Date on back is 14 August 1995.
EP446
Horse drawn carriage with two men in drivers seat. Wray Barn in the background.
EP471
People rowing in two canoes (green and gray) on Roanoke River. Writing on back says “August 13 1995 Roanoke River”
EP472
Wooden building with weathered exterior in woods. Date on back of building is 14 August 1995.
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.
EP476
Rupert Culter at podium with man on right standing next to maps holding one map in place.
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”
EP488
Curly Ennis speaking to group of people. Instruments and tent covering in background.
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.
EP490
Man on right holding reins to horses in motion. Pulling small wooden machinery.
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.
EP493
Group of people walking towards Hofauger House and Wray Barn.
EP494
Scott Sarver and woman in long boat looking out at Roanoke River. Date on back is 07 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.
EP497
Group of people standing around Wray Barn. Fence in frame.
EP498
Fence in front of Wray Barn. Wray Barn and people walking around in background.
EP499
Pen of hay behind Wray Barn.
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.
EP501
Group of people walking towards Hofauger House and 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.
EP503
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.
EP504
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”…
EP505
Red wolf pen in background with snow on the ground. Date on background 12 January 1996.
EP506
Park entrance booth surrounded by snow. “Exit” sign in background, and “Stop” sign on the right. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
EP507
Wray Barn with snow on ground and roof. Houtz Barn in background. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
EP508
Back/side of Hofauger House and part of Wray Barn after snow has fallen. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
EP509
Side of Hofauger House with thick snow on roof and ground. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
EP510
Front of Hofauger house with trees in front of house. Thick snow on ground and roof. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
EP511
Houtz Barn with snow on ground, roof, and tables in front of barn. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
EP512
Houtz Barn from the woods with snow on ground, roof, and tables in front of barn. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
EP513
Blacksmith Shop with snow on ground and roof. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
EP514
Hofauger Farmstead and Wray Barn in background with snow on ground and roofs. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
EP515
Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with snow on ground and roof. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
EP516
Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse from side angle with snow on ground and roof. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
EP517
Looking through trees, Hofauger House in the snow. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
EP518
Building part of Wray Barn in the snow. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
EP519
Wray Barn in the snow. Dare on back is 12 January 1996.
EP520
Entrance booth from a distance in the snow. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
EP521
Entrance booth in the snow. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
EP522
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.
EP523
Two vehicles and individual in front of Mountain Union Church.
EP524
Rupert Cutler on right shaking hands with man on left at podium.
EP525
Group of people on tour listening to guide. Houtz Barn and Blacksmith shop in background.
EP526
People in tour listening to guide with Blacksmith shop in background.
EP527
Tour in front of Houtz Barn. Guide on the left.
EP528
Tour in front of Houtz Barn with guide standing in the middle.
EP529
Man in historical attire speaking to group of people in Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse. Fire in fireplace in background.
EP530
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”
EP531
Woman on left in historical attire speaking to group of people on right in building (possibly Hofauger House).
EP532
Woman in historical attire standing in front of bed speaking to people in background. (possibly at Hofauger house).
EP533
Eddie Goode in historical attire holding musket facing the right. Writing on back says “Eddie Goode.”
EP534
Wray Barn in the rain from porch of Hofauger House with individuals wearing rain jackets to the right.
EP535
People walking away from Leninger Cabin.
EP536
Man crouched down lifting up cloth to entrance of Sweat Lodge.
EP537
Man in Native American attire speaking to group of people seated in Sweat Lodge.
EP538
Closer view of man crouched down lifting up cloth to entrance of Sweat Lodge.
EP539
Man in Native American attire with back to camera speaking to group of people seated in Sweat Lodge.
EP540
Fire in Sweat Lodge with people seated around it on benches.
EP541
Arthur Taubman welcome center under construction with dirt dug up around building. Truck on left that says “Insulating Co. Inc. Roanoke Virginia”
EP542
Brugh Tavern. White van and tarp on left.
EP543
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.
EP544
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.
EP545
Rupert Cutler at podium in front of weathered Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse.
EP546
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”
EP547
Roger Ellmore standing in front of bridge to Explore Park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP548
Bridge to Explore Park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP549
Bridge to Explore Park under construction with crane on left. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP550
Crane on left with bridge to Explore Park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP551
Foundation for bridge to Explore park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP552
Foundation for bridge to Explore park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP553
Menno Kinsinger on left with Rupert Cutler on right in front of Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP554
Brugh Tavern under construction with machine on right. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP555
Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP556
Side of Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP557
Roger Ellmore smiling at Menno Kinsinger on right. Inside Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP558
Menno Kinsinger in front of side of Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP559
Menno Kinsinger looking to the right. Inside Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP560
Inside of Brugh Tavern while under construction. Roof connecting to wall. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP561
Attic space of Brugh Tavern. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP562
Individuals laying bricks underground on construction site of Brugh Tavern. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP563
Bricks in pile, some laid. Construction site of Brugh Tavern. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP564
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.
EP565
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 .
EP566
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.
EP567
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…
EP568
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.
EP569
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.
EP570
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.
EP571
Individual pointing at something with back to camera. Walking along dug up trail with Wray Barn and Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP572
Underground foundation being built (possibly Houtz Barn) with individuals carrying construction material on site.
EP573
Construction of building with logs on top of foundation level. (possibly Houtz Barn) Date on back is 11 February 1993.
EP574
Door to building under construction with ground level open. (Houtz Barn stables) Date on back is 11 February 1993.
EP575
Building under construction with two main levels structured out. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
EP576
Prism structure laid out on construction site with truck in background on left. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
EP005
Backside of Houtz Barn under construction. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP007
Building with ladders and construction supplies surrounding exterior. Date on back is 12 April 1994.
EP008
Blue Ridge Mountains in background with red vehicle on right in grassy field. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
EP577
Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse under renovation. Boards on ground with window gutted out and tarp beneath. Date on back is 31 May 1994.
EP578
Houtz Barn under construction with ground covered in mulch. Individual in front of barn sitting down. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
EP579
Group of people with backs to camera looking at Houtz Barn under construction. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
EP580
Houtz Barn under construction. Wooden slats wrapped in front of Barn. Other slats on ground. People just beyond doorway inside Houtz Barn. Date on back is 21 June 1994.
EP581
Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse beyond trees under construction with materials on both sides and tarp on roof. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
EP582
Houtz Barn under construction with materials surrounding site. People in distance looking at Barn. Date on back is 31 May 1994.
EP583
Walls of Houtz Barn up while under construction. Materials beneath structure. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
EP584
Side view of Houtz Barn completed with tent to the right and man inside. Date on back is 09 August 1994.
EP585
Administrative offices in the snow with paved roads.
EP586
A brown wooden building with frost on the ground.
EP587
Two men playing stringed instruments in Houtz Barn with people watching outside. Date on back is 09 August 1994.
EP588
Man in historical attire at wooden machine with wood shavings on ground and tool kit on the right. Inside Houtz Barn. Date on back is 27 July 1994.
EP589
Laurie Spangler (on left) and Sam (on right) posing for picture behind fence of Hofauger House garden with garden tools in the their hands. Writing on back says “Sam(?) and Laurie Spangler” Date on back is 16 June 1993.
EP590
People on porch and in front of Hofauger House with tables in background on the right. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP591
Side view of stable of Houtz Barn.
EP592
View of stables underneath Houtz Barn.
EP593
Backside and roof of Houtz Barn with windows closed.
EP594
From outlook, Roanoke River and Blue Ridge mountains in background. Date on background is 12 March 1992.
EP595
Rupert Cutler on porch of Hofauger house with maps on stands. People surrounding scene standing or sitting on bales of hay.
EP596
Sign on building that says “Hofauger House Circa 1840. A Joint venture of The Restoration Group (703) 745-2524 Bill Truitt, Founder & Campbell Const. & Development Co., Inc. 989-1732 Wayne Cambell, Pres.”
EP597
People walking on bridge connecting dirt path.
EP598
Three men helping hang up sing. Man on left and man on right smiling at camera Man in middle crouched down working on bottom of sign. Sign says “ New Faces on the Frontier” with descriptions unreadable from distance. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP599
Support beams for bridge in woods. In background, construction machines on dirt path. Date on back is 21 June 1994.
EP600
People on path walking towards group of people around Hofauger House with Wray Barn in background. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP601
Hofauger House with logs on porch. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
EP602
Laurie Spangler (on right) sweeping on Hofauger house porch with Kimberly Burnette (on left) carrying wood. Date on back is 06 1994.
EP603
People on carriage ride in background along trail and people walking trail. Tents set up on right. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP604
People gathered around Houtz Barn watching individual at podium on porch set up in front of Houtz Barn.
EP605
Houtz Barn under construction with materials surrounding building. People just beyond doorway of building. Date on back is 21 June 1994.
EP606
Group of men in historical attire standing chatting near historical props and set. Houtz Barn in background on left. Date on back is July 1994.
EP607
Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse under construction with materials on the side and tarp on roof. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
EP608
Blacksmith shop under construction with roof incomplete. Materials surrounding site.
EP609
Wray Barn in distance beyond trees with people surrounding/walking around building. Date on back is July 1994.
EP610
People watching Norm Fintel (on right) woman, and Larry Hamler (on left). Native American artifacts on the right. Date on back is 08 May 1991.
EP611
Roosters in grass of fenced area near Wray Barn.
EP612
Close up of goose in Wray Barn.
EP613
Close up of ram in pen of Wray Barn.
EP614
Men on right working on flooring of building under construction.Date on back is 15 April 1994.
EP615
Man laying wooden slats of fencing on left. Clearing and construction machines in background. Date on back is 21 June 1994.
EP616
Hofauger House in the snow with people on porch.
EP617
Man on left holding instruments talking to man on right watching him. Wray Barn in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP618
Horse drawn carriage being pulled by man and woman in historical attire.
EP619
Kemp’s Ford schoolhouse from the side completed. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
EP620
Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with picnic table on right. Smoke coming out of chimney.
EP621
People coming out of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with sign in front that shows map and says “Kemp’s Ford School” Date on back is 09 August 1994.
EP622
Dan Abbott holding materials for miniature scale model of Sweat Lodge on table in front of him. Behind him on the right is a tv and on the left is a map that says “Virginia’s Explore Park.”
EP623
Dan Abbott gesturing to miniature scale model of Sweat Lodge on table in front of him. Behind him on the right is a tv and other decor while on the left is a map that says “Virginia’s Explore Park”
EP624
Man sitting down in historical attire holding instrument with guitar on the wall on the right and Wray Barn in Background. (possibly on porch of Hofauger House) .
EP625
Dan Abbott speaking with group of people surrounding blanket with artifacts, weapons, and other tools on the left. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP626
Back view of administrative offices. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP627
Sign that says “Explore Park Forestry Education Area (with badge that says Society of American Foresters 1900) this trail was created by volunteers from the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Society of American Foresters, the national scientific and…
EP628
People standing around Signs that say (from left to right) “American Chestnut, Chestnut Blight, Restoration Efforts” with smaller print detailing the titles listed.
EP629
Administrative office walkway with snow on ground and on roof.
EP630
Individual on ladder laying roofing down on small building in woods. Date on back is 02 June 1993.
EP631
From outlook, Roanoke River and mountains in background. Date on back is 12 March 1992.
EP632
Through trees, Roanoke River rapids.
EP633
Through trees, stream leading to Roanoke river.
EP634
Woman in Observation tower at Groundhog mountain with trees in background. Date on back is 18 August 1992.
EP635
Observation tower at Groundhog Mountain. Date on back is 18 August 1992.
EP636
Stone Dam with water flowing beneath. Date on back is 18 August 1992.
EP637
Mabry Mill in background past clearing. Date on back is 18 August 1992.
EP638
Water flowing along wooden trestle at Mabry Mill. Date on back is 18 August 1992.
EP639
Wooden trestle at Mabry Mill. Date on back is 18 August 1992.
EP640
Sign that says “The Sawmill. In this small sawmill uncle Ed used the power of his water wheel to saw lumber for himself and his neighbors. Logs were rolled, one by one, from the log deck onto the carriage and “dogged” in place with the iron hooks.…
EP641
Sign on left that says “Cornmeal $1.25… Cornmeal $3.00…lb. Grits $1.50… Buckwheat $3.00” Next to it on the right is a sign that says “Grist Mill. The two grist mills before you are operated by power from the water wheel, much as they did in the days…
EP642
Cars lined up at Ticket booth. People with cameras are standing off to the side taking pictures. News vehicle in background on right. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP643
Hofauger House under construction with first level being built. Machine on right.
EP644
Hofauger House almost complete with construction materials in front of house.
EP645
Side profile of Hofauger house almost completely built. Framing is finished with no windows or doors added.
EP646
Side profile of Hofauger House coming from Wray Barn. Almost completely built. Framing is finished with no windows or doors added.
EP647
Back of Hofauger house under construction. Framing complete, with remaining features not yet added.
EP648
Interior fireplace of Hofauger Hosue not yet finished with walls not completely filled in.
EP649
Man on left pointing off camera looking at woman on right who is looking at clipboard. Trees cut down around them with branches and other debris around. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
EP650
Bridge with covering along trail. Red vehicle in background on right. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
EP651
From a bridge, Slone’s Mill with Trestle. Stream in background. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
EP652
Slone’s Mill with wooden trestle. Two red vehicles parked in background on left. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
EP653
Daniel Young in blacksmith shop holding metal tool speaking to group of children surrounding the shop. Date on back is 12 May 1993.
EP654
Man in historical attire playing guitar to group of children in forest seated in semi circle. Instruments on ground behind man. Date on back is 17 May 1993.
EP655
Group of people in Native American attire. American flags behind them on left and right. Taken at night.
EP656
Men lined up in historical attire holding guns. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP657
Chiminy of Hofauger house.
EP658
Bern Ewart on left with two women to the right. They are looking off camera to the left. Wray Barn under construction behind them.
EP659
Sign that says, “Conservation and Research Center. National Zoological Park. Front Royal, Virginia 22630. A Smithsonian Center for the propagation of endangered animal species.” With Smithsonian Badge on right and animal badge on left.
EP660
Individuals looking out towards farmland with mountains in background. Blue van on the left.
EP661
Woman seated in passenger seat of blue van holding sheet of paper looking towards the left.
EP662
Elk grazing on field.
EP663
Split Rail fencing.
EP664
Split rail fencing with road in background.
EP665
Picnic table. Date on back is 07 June 1991.
EP666
Woman smiling at camera in wheelchair. Behind her, Bern Ewart and others are in wheelchairs getting across newly constructed bridge/walkway. Date on back is 09 December 1991.
EP667
Sign post that says “Pioneer Log Cabin: Constructed from hand-hewn longleaf pine logs. Built around 1800 during the settlement of Troup County, Georgia. Moved to its present location in 1959. Open Daily 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.” With images of tools on bottom…
EP668
On the left, a bed with pull out trundle. On the right, a cradle holding baby doll.
EP669
In an attic, a bedroom with bed (on the right), small chairs (on the left), and spinning wheel on back wall.
EP670
Boarded up well in forest.
EP671
Sign that says “Wildflower Trail” with flowers in front of it.
EP672
Noel Taylor holding a picture depicting a historical town. Date on back is 22 March 1991.
EP673
Noel Taylor holding a picture depicting a historical town. Date on back is 22 March 1991.
EP674
Historical kitchenware along the wall of a preserved historical home.
EP675
Camera crew capturing Bern Ewart speaking in front of construction pieces of building. Date on back is 08 May 1991.
EP676
Bern Ewart holding posterboard speaking to group of men in white shirts and ties in forest. Date on back is 07 June 1991.
EP677
Bern Ewart crouching on pile of logs with both arms extended to the right. Man crouched down in front of him with camera. Date on back is 08 May 1991.
EP678
Bern Ewart holding posterboard pointing down at it while speaking to group of people in forest clearing. Date on back is 08 May 1991.
EP679
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.
EP680
Gladys Cutler on right with woman and Bern Ewart on left posing in front of market street walkway. Date on back is 05 October 1992.
EP681
Camera-man capturing men in suits sawing log in half with people in background watching event.
EP682
Christmas Cactus on bench in front of window. Date on back is 28 November 1994.
EP683
Three children dressed up for costumes with baskets in hand. On left and right, children dressed up as pirates, in the middle girl dressed up in white dress and veil. Date on back is 28 November 1994.
EP684
Sign on building that says “New Mountain Mercantile” with window below holding stained glass piece that is the sun rising over the mountains with rainbow bordering image.
EP685
Two women sitting on bench with valley and mountains in the background during dusk. Date on back is 28 November 1994.
EP686
New Mountain Mercantile building with furniture on the porch. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP687
Woman seated on edge of deck with man, and two woman standing behind her looking to the left of camera. Date on back is 28 November 1994.
EP688
Three women sitting on deck with valley and mountains in background around dusk. Date on back is 28 November 1994.
EP689
In someone's home, children and woman playing the game “Twister” while others watch. Date on back is 28 November 1994.
EP690
In someone's home, children and woman playing the game “Twister” while others leaned against back of couch watch. Girl sitting on couch is spinning the gameboard wheel. Date on back is 28 November 1994.
EP691
Geese and rams in fenced in clearing. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP692
Roanoke river in the snow.
EP693
Roanoke River and surrounding area after snowfall.
EP694
Kemp’s Ford School house in the snow.
EP695
Houtz Barn.
EP696
Houtz Barn in the snow.
EP697
Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background after snowfall.
EP698
Hofauger House in the snow.
EP699
Wray Barn in the snow.
EP700
Laurie Spangler in historical attire making food in cast iron pot and pan in fireplace. Date on back is 09 October 1992.
EP701
Pond from excess water along trail leading to Hofauger Farmstead. Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background.
EP702
Hofauger House and Wray Barn from outside of fence.
EP703
Man smiling at camera working at shaving down felled trees. Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background.
EP704
Small tree. Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background.
EP705
Blacksmith shop under construction with roof unfinished.
EP706
Man working on roof of blacksmith shop with ladders and other construction materials surrounding the area.
EP707
Two men in jumpsuits standing in front of unfinished Blacksmith shop.
EP708
Blacksmith shop with roof beginning to be worked on. Sign is put up and says “Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shop.”
EP709
Building destroyed in forest. Red vehicle in background on the right.
EP710
Individual crouched down examining destroyed boat in woods.
EP711
Trees along bank of Roanoke River with the river in the background.
EP712
Man walking along dirt path towards Roanoke River.
EP713
Man on right along trail leading to Roanoke River with river in background.
EP714
Close up of geese in fenced in area.
EP715
Hillside along Roanoke River with river in frame.
EP716
Man in camo pants and hat pointing to tree in forested area.
EP717
Cobblestone wall in forest with man in camo pants and hat in background on the right.
EP718
Scott Sarver in historical attire speaking to young boy. Woman with back to camera on the left. Behind Sarver is replica of artifacts and shelter of home from era he is representing.
EP719
Five individuals walking away from Houtz Barn (on left) and Blacksmith shop (on right and under construction) vehicles parked in background.
EP720
Man sitting at woodworking machine smiling at camera. Toolbox next to him and wagon in background on the right. Date on back is 27 July 1994.
EP721
From left to right: two men and two women. Woman on right is pointing past camera to the right. Hofauger House in background on the left.
EP722
Plants on bookcase with stairs in background.
EP723
Flowers on dining table, with plants on bench near window in background.
EP724
Sign on hill that says “Virginia’s Explore Park”. Red vehicle parked on road in background.
EP725
On the right, man holding red tailed hawk speaking to group of children seated on the left. Date on back is 10 December 1991.
EP726
Sign that says “Virginia’s Explore Park”
EP728
From behind, individuals looking at view of mountains at outlook off of Blue Ridge Parkway. From left to right, woman, Bob Fetzer, Bob Hope, Robert Dennis, Faye Cooper, and individual holding camera taking picture. Writing on back says "Parkway near…
EP727
From left to right, Faye Cooper, Robert Dennis, Bob Hope, Bob Fetzer parked near outlook on Blue Ridge Parkway. Writing on back says “From Left: Faye Cooper, Exec. Director, Valley Conserv. Council, Staunton. Rob’t T. Dennis, Pres. Piedmont…
EP729
Dan Abbott holding materials for replica miniature sweat lodge that is on table in front of him with individuals listening seated around table. Map of Virginia’s Explore Park in background.
EP730
Original Brugh Tavern in the snow with silos in background. Date on back is 04 February 1993.
EP731
Dan Abbott laying down material on miniature sweat lodge on table. With map behind him.
EP732
Trail leading up a hill on the left with train tracks on the right. Date on back is 28 March 1994.
EP733
Side view of Blacksmith shop under construction with materials surrounding the building. Two individuals in the background on the left.
EP734
Man sitting down at desk smiling with little girl in lap, arms around each other.
EP735
Front view of original Brugh Tavern with street on left and fencing surrounding house on right. Snow on the ground. Date on back is 04 February 1993.
EP736
Woman on left standing on rocks surrounding creek in forest. Date on back is 28 March 1994.
EP737
Rupert Cutler smiling with arm against post.
EP738
Close up of wooden slats in building. Date on back is 28 March 1994.
EP739
Rupert Cutler sitting on wooden roofing with Blacksmith shop under construction in background.
EP740
Close up of Rupert Cutler posing for picture with Blacksmith shop under construction in background.
EP741
Another close up of Rupert Cutler posing for picture with Blacksmith shop under construction in background.
EP742
Road sign that says “Mill Mountain Zoo and Star” with arrow pointing to the right. Another sign that says “Explore Park” with arrow pointing straight ahead. “Mill Mountain Park” sign in background with road leading to Mill mountain. Date on back is…
EP743
Road sign on the right that says “Mill Mountain Zoo and Star” with arrow pointing to the right. Another sign that says “Explore Park” with arrow pointing straight ahead. “Mill Mountain Park” sign in background on the right with road leading to Mill…
EP744
Wood grinder machine in clearing. Named “Industrial Grinder” Date on back is 03 April 1995.
EP745
“News 7” van in front of Houtz Barn. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
EP746
News 7 van on left with Houtz Barn on the left in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
EP747
Pond in front of fence surrounding Hofauger Farmstead. Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
EP748
Taken from a farther distance, pond in front of fence surrounding Hofauger Farmstead. Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
EP749
Close up of pond in front of fence surrounding Hofauger Farmstead. Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
EP750
Three animal cages with woods in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
EP751
Woman on left speaking to Mayor Noel Taylor on left with Houtz Barn in background. People surrounding the area.
EP752
Horse drawn wagon with individuals riding in wagon. Individuals in group outside of wagon on road.
EP753
Men in historical attire seated against hut. Crowds of people in background with pavilion tent in background.
EP754
Group of people in historical attire chatting with one another. . Wagon in background on the right.
EP755
Group of people standing around side of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse.
EP756
Dan Abbott in Native American attire on the right standing on blanket with artifacts, tools, and weapons. Group of people to the left watching him. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP757
Family with young children seated on bench smiling for camera. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP758
Trees in forest with Houtz Barn in background up the hill. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP759
Group of people surrounding Kimberly Burnette at spinning wheel on porch of Hofauger House. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP760
Man sitting on stool on the right playing a stringed instrument. Three individuals surrounding him, on on the left holding a camera. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP761
Men lined up in historical attire loading guns with huts and tents in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP762
Men lined up in historical attire loading guns with huts and tents in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP763
Men lined up in historical attire pointing guns to the right in front of them. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP764
People in historical attire walking along trail with children in back of line. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP765
In Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse, woman on the right in historical attire holding chalkboard with child in historical attire on the left. Girl in historical attire at front desk, with individuals watching presentation on the right. Date on back is 06 July…
EP766
In front of New Mountain Mercantile, Rupert Culter (on the right) posing with three men. Man on left of Cutler has arm in sling. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP767
Group of people with backs to camera watching presentation being putting on by Scott Sarver. British flag hoisted up in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP768
Individuals in horse drawn carriage. Woman with back to camera on the left waving to riders. Man on the right looking at woman. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP769
People walking along trail with horse drawn carriage carrying people in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP770
Trails of Explore Park. Houtz Barn in the Background on the left. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP771
Fence surrounding Hofauger Homestead. Wray Barn and Hofauger house in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP772
Daniel Young in historical attire working outdoor grill with anvil on the left. Man on left in historical attire. Wooden beams in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP773
Daniel Young on the left in historical attire speaking to group of people with tools in front of him on a bench. Man in historical attire at outdoor grill on the right. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP774
Sign on hillside that says “Virginia’s Explore Park” with road in background on the right. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP775
Close up of sign that says “Virginia’s Explore Park” Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP776
Two men posing with bus that says “Virginia Museum of Transportation” “Shuttle” sign at top and “Explore Park” sign in window of shuttle. Church in background on the left. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP777
Cars lined up along gravel road with ticket booth in center. Group of people huddled around ticket booth. Man to the side of the road on the left. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP778
White Chevrolet at Ticket booth. People surrounding booth. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP779
From behind, Volvo on right at ticket booth entrance on left. Sign on booth says “Tickets” and “Admission Charges Adults: $4.00 Students (6-18 years old) $2.50 Children Free. $20.00 Minimum on VISA & MasterCard. Special rates available for groups of…
EP780
Vehicles along gravel road. Ticket booth on the left. Three individuals walking to the right. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP781
On the right, New Mountain Mercantile. On the left, people putting up signs with images and caption. Middle sign says “Welcome to Virginia’s Explore Park” Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP782
People working on roof of Houtz Barn with most of roof done. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
EP783
Houtz Barn with completed roof. Wrapped materials in front on barn. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
EP784
Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with window gutted out and old roof on ground. Date on back is 31 May 1994.
EP785
Woman on the right smiling touching exterior of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse. Man inside of building with back to camera. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
EP786
Interior of Kemp’s Ford schoolhouse taken from back of building. Fireplace and front desk in center front with benches along the side. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
EP787
Woman seated at front desk in Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with books opened on desk. Fireplace and historical attire behind her. Clipboards on bench in front of her. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
EP788
Hofauger House being built. Skytrak Machine in front of house. Bricks in front.
EP789
On the right, men in suits looking at Hofauger House under construction. Man in plaid standing with them pointing to house. Date on back is 05 February 1992.
EP790
On the left, a Skytrak machine. On the right, building under construction with materials surrounding site. Date on back is 21 June 1994.
EP791
Building under construction with materials surrounding site. Wray Barn in the background on the left. Date on back is 21 June 1994.
EP792
Man elevated amid crowd pointing to the right. Wray Barn under construction behind him. Date on back is 06 November 1991.
EP793
Standing in Wray Barn while under construction, man on left speaking to children surrounding walls of barn. Date on back is 10 December 1991.
EP794
In forest, children looking at tree with adults behind them. Date on back is 31 May 1994.
EP795
Woman on right, pointing to ground. Clearing with wooden logs bordering in background. Date on back is 31 May 1994.
EP796
Underground section of unfinished building being supported by beams. Date on back is 31 May 1994.
EP797
Building with concrete foundation with concrete bricks on top of foundation. Taken from overhead view. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
EP798
Building with concrete foundation with concrete bricks on top of foundation on right. Pipes next to dirt hill on left. Taken from overhead view. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
EP799
Side view of building under construction. Foundation with concrete bricks on top of it in background on the right. Pipes and dirt dug out on the left. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
EP800
Bern Ewart on left against porch of Hofauger House with man writing in notepad sitting on porch on the right. Date on back is 21 June 1994.
EP801
Building with completed foundation and pipes attached. Dirt piles on the left. Taken from an overhead view. Date on back is 21 June 1994.
EP802
Dug out path with water flowing in forest. Date on back is 21 March 1991.
EP803
Administrative offices. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP804
Backside of Administrative offices. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP805
Sign that says “Mountain Lake Wilderness Area Hiking Trails. Wheeled vehicles and motorized equipment prohibited. Chestnut Trai (with smaller print details) War Branch Trail (with smaller print details) (and a map of trails.) Jefferson National…
EP806
Man on left posing next to sign on cobblestone that says “Minie Ball Hill: On May 12, 1864, An infantry column commmanded by General George Cook (U.S.A) traveled this road following the battle of Cloyd’s Mountain. The road became almost impassable…
EP807
Houtz Barn under construction. Group of people in background looking at interior construction of barn. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
EP808
Siding of Houtz Barn being put up by construction workers. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP809
Underground foundation of building being constructed. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
EP810
Underground foundation of building being constructed with tractor in background on left and two men working on concrete. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
EP811
Building under construction with beams and wood paneling surrounding site. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP812
In clearing, Bern Ewart on left gesturing to ground with woman and man on the right looking to the right. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP813
Bern Ewart on left gesturing towards dirt trail below them with man on right. Woman going down to dirt trail. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP814
Deer grazing in forest. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP815
Bern Ewart on right holding hand out for deer who is coming towards Ewart. Man on right walking towards deer. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP816
Man on left holding out palm for deer. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP817
Black snake slithering on forest ground. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP818
Sign that says “Explore Park Forestry Education Area (with badge that says Society of American Foresters 1900) this trail was created by volunteers from the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Society of American Foresters, the national scientific and…
EP819
Small tree in forest with group of people huddled around another tree in background. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
EP820
Houtz Barn with unfinished roof and walls. People inside barn. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
EP821
Rupert Cutler with medal pinned to suit on right standing next to portrait of himself. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
EP822
Rupert Cutler standing in front of bushes with medal pinned to suit. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
EP823
Through trees, Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 24 May 1994.