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Marie Early's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Odell Howard's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Floyd S Turner's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Ellen Banks' headstone in Old Lick Cemetery. "03-02-06". 02 March 2006.

Louisa B Trent's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Frances R Sawyer's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Deacon John Thomas Lindsey's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Allen O. Booth's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Charles H Robinson's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Illegible headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Black and white photo of Victoria Street Bell's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Sallie B Woods' headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Black and white photo of Elizabeth Woods' headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Amelia Lawson's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Marcella F. Barlow's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Sherman Rayford Jr.'s headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Black and white photo of Elder William Dent's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Herbert G. Rayford's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Fletcher Gilbert's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Margaret Gravel's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Black and white photo of Sarah Holland's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Close-up of Stephen Hurt's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Lelia Holmes Mickens' headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Illegible headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

John Traynham's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Black and white photo of Russell Page's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

George F. Robinson's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Lillie Smith's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

James Allen Turner's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Black and white photo of Wendell White's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Charlie Wise's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.

Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway. "Sept - '97". September 1997.

Black and white portrait of four unknown individuals sitting on a porch. Note: oversize duplicate of this image in Box 11, Folder 1 BH 1252.

Grave marker of James H Hale in Williams Memorial Park in Roanoke.

Black and white group photo. From left to right Bob Hale, Bernard Davis, Craxton Powell, and an unknown seated woman.

Photo of the fire that destroyed First Baptist in Gainsboro. Note: oversize copy of this image in Box 11. Folder 1 BH 1249 and BH 1260.

Candid image of a crowd in front of the boarded up Palace Hotel with a banner reading 'Henry Street Heritage Festival'.

Black and white streetscape of Henry Street in Roanoke.

Black and white streetscape featuring new First Baptist in the foreground and old First Baptist in the background. Front: "BH".

This is a Guide to the Omnia Bona Club Collection. This collection consists of materials donated after the disbandment of the club in 2025. The materials collected are largely related to their scholarships, recipients, and history.

Photograph of a young Virginia Y. Lee. She is seated in this sepia toned image.

Unknown man. Donated by the Gainsboro Family YMCA in 2012.

Mr. Roscoe R. Banks. First YMCA Member, Past Chairman of the Board of Members, Elected Honorary Board Member William A. Hunton Branch YMCA, Roanoke, VA. 1927-1956. Photographer: Clark Studio. Donated by the Gainsboro Family YMCA in 2012.

Harrison School Trip to Washington D. C. May 1950.

Harrison School Trip to Washington D. C. May 1950.

William A. Hunton Branch YMCA.

1976 annual for Grandin Court Elementary School.

1978 annual for Grandin Court Elementary School.

The collection consists of meeting minutes (1951 through 1963-64) and scrapbooks (1951 through 1989-90) of the Grandin Court PTA.
Box 1 contains handwritten minutes of the Grandin Court PTA from its founding in February 1951 through the 1963-64…

The collection consists primarily of performance programs from the 1965 through 1997-1998 seasons; only in a very few instances are the playbills of all the season’s performances included. Some programs contain histories of the Mill Mountain…

The collection includes memorabilia amassed by Miller while she was working as the County Home Demonstration Agent. It includes: Home Demonstration Club Yearbooks from 1961 through 1964; photographs of Home Demonstration, 4-H, and other Extension…

Sign for Roanoke Metropolitan Area noting population as 160,0000.

Panoramic view of Roanoke from Mill Mountain.

Aerial view of Downtown Roanoke.

The former general office building of Norfolk and Western, located at 108 N. Jefferson Street, now houses the Roanoke Higher Education Center.

General Electric, located at 1531 Roanoke Boulevard in Salem.

ITT Exelis is located at 7635 Plantation Road.

Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company. Located at 1242 S. Colorado Street, the building is now used by Graham-White.

Rowe Furniture Company was located at 239 Rowan Street in Salem before moving to Elliston.

Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, formerly located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue.

A newly constructed First Federal Savings and Loan. The building is located on the corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street.

Sears Town, formerly located at 1502 Williamson Road NE.

Crowds gather for the grand opening of the new Miller & Rhoads. The department store was located at 32-38 Campbell Avenue SW.

Heironimus was located at 401 S. Jefferson Street.

Two 500 space parking garages were constructed on the corner of Bullitt Avenue and Jefferson Street to provide greater accessibility to downtown shopping facilities.

Shenandoah Life was affiliated with WSLS radio and TV services. The building is located at 401 3rd Street.

The Times-World building was home to Roanoke's two newspapers and the CBS affiliate, WDBJ radio and television.

The Norfolk & Western Passenger Station is located at 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE. The building now houses the Visit Blue Ridge Visitor's Center, O. Winston Link Museum, and History Museum of Western Virginia.

Hotel Roanoke

A crowd gathers for the dedication of the new terminal at Woodrum Field.

The Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries, located at 706 S, Jefferson Street.

A new YMCA building was completed in 1958 at 425 Church Avenue SW.

The second Lucy Addison High School was built in 1951. Located at 1220 5th Street NW, the high school was in operation until 1973. The building now houses Lucy Addison Middle School.

Home located at 2524 Cornwallis Avenue SE.

Home located at 2652 Cornwallis Avenue.

Home located at 4102 Mudlick Road.

Home located at 3612 Troutland Avenue.

Aerial view of Downtown Roanoke.

Aerial view of Carvins Cove.

Aerial view of Carvins Cove.

Two workers stand inside the Elkhorn Tunnel during construction in Mercer County, West Virginia. The 7,100 foot tunnel opened to rail traffic in June 1950, replacing a single-track tunnel constructed in 1887.

Employees of Haley, Chisolm, and Morris pose next to company trucks. The company was contracted by Norfolk & Western to build the Elkhorn Tunnel.

Construction of the Elkhorn Tunnel in Mercer County, West Virginia. The 7,100 foot tunnel opened to rail traffic in June 1950, replacing a single-track tunnel constructed in 1887.

Employees stand inside the Elkhorn Tunnel during construction. The 7,100 foot tunnel opened to rail traffic in June 1950, replacing a single-track tunnel constructed in 1887.

This is a guide to the Mary Ellen Campagna Manuscript Collection. The materials are largely related to her research into urban renewal in Gainsboro and the articles that she published. Her largest areas of interests are the Dumas Center and Henry…

The collection consists of one scrapbook that documents the activities of the firm, its leaders, and its employees from 1980 through 1992. It includes ephemera and newspaper articles related to projects the firm was involved in designing or…

The collection includes: correspondence with agencies and elected officials; newspaper articles; background information on water quality; and the public hearing record from the May 16, 1967 event.

The collection documents the activities of the Sigma Tau Delta Sorority from 1940 through 1983 and includes a significant number of photographs of club members and events. It consists of the contents of eight traditional scrapbooks and one “magnetic”…

Davidson's Esso was located at the intersection of Williamson Road and Peters Creek Road. The station was owned by C.R. Davidson.

Bart Galbraith is in the shop of his Virginia Armature Company at 314 Salem Avenue SW.

Participants in Vacation Bible School at Melrose Baptist Church. 390 children were enrolled.

Judy Holladay was crowned as Salem's Sesquicentennial Queen.

B.E. Conner Market was located at 3676 Colonial Avenue SW. It was owned and operated by Bob Conner.

Roy and June Holcomb (center right) and the employees of State Office Supply. The Holcombs were the owners of the store located at 511 S. Jefferson Street.

A view of Campbell Avenue looking west from Williamson Road.

Participants in Vacation Bible School at Belmont Baptist Church.

Kroger formerly located at the corner of 9th Street and Bullitt Avenue SE.

The 2,000-seat amphitheater in Sherwood Burial Park.

Construction of the Sherwood Burial Park amphitheater.

The Roanoke Drag Strip at Starkey Speedway. The dragstrip opened in June 1958

The Colony House Motor Lodge is located at 3560 Franklin Road.

Lakeside Amusement Park. The Wildcat roller coaster was replaced by the Shooting Star in 1968.

Explore Park. Two men in conversation with a man in the background of the photo. Man to the left is wearing a suit jacket and tie, the man in the background is wearing work attire, and the man to the right is in a striped button up and a fedora hat.

Explore Park. Rupert Cutler delivering an address at a podium in front of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse before it was renovated. Photograph is in black and white.

Explore Park. Man plowing a trail of snow with a tractor.

Bridge leading up to Explore Park. Date on back of photograph is 11 May 1998

Explore Park. Black and white photograph of camera crew capturing Rupert Cutler at podium. Cutler is looking at three individuals on the left. From left to right: Man in a suit, individual in historical wear, and woman with glasses in blouse and…

Explore Park. Three men in front of a work truck looking at something outside of the photograph to their right. From left to right: man in Explore hat and work gloves, man in windbreaker, man in striped button up, fedora, and blue jacket.

Explore Park. Two children running in front of Kemp’s Ford School House surrounded by trees. Three women clustered around a tree in conversation. One is leaning on the tree. Each individual is in historical dress.

Explore Park. Two men in suit coats and slacks shaking hands in front of Wray Barn. Man on the left is looking at Rupert Cutler on the right. Cutler is looking at the camera.

Explore Park. Woman speaking at a podium in front of a wooden building. A woman in bonnet and pioneer attire is standing next to her on the left.

Explore Park. Children in historical attire are at the front of room in Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse putting on a presentation or play. Viewers in frame are seated at wooden benches with chalk boards on the bench in front of them. Date on the back of the…

Road sign directing to Explore Park (1 mile to the left) and Roanoke (4 miles to the right). Farming land behind the signage.

Explore Park. Construction vehicles on road and on side of road. Road closure sign and construction cones blocking the road ahead.

Explore Park. Wooden posts and concrete bricks laid on ground. Shed in background opened. Two men on the left working on something. Another individual in white shirt with their back to the camera is also at work.

Explore Park. Construction worker on a machine planted to the ground. Worker is looking towards a forest of trees. A path between trees has been carved out.

Explore Park. Houtz Barn under construction. Roofing is being put down, front exterior of building is unfinished, with bricks and wooden slats in front of the building.

Explore Park. Side view of unfinished Houtz Barn. Dirt on the side is piled up, Roofing is in the process of being put down, construction materials for building are to the left of picture.

Sign that says “Virginia’s Explore Park”

Explore Park. Man in hat and overalls cutting down log with a small ax.

Hofauger house in Explore Park.

Explore Park. Group of people clustered around the fence of Wray Barn. Construction machines on the front left of the photograph.

Explore Park. Zoomed out shot of rooster in window of Wray Barn.

Explore Park. Close up of rooster in window of Wray Barn.

Explore Park. Close up of rooster in window of Wray Barn.

Explore Park. Five individuals posing for picture. In the background is Wray Barn on the right and Hofauger House on the left. From left to right: man in striped button up and suit jacket, man in navy polo and khaki slacks, woman in white button up…

Explore Park. Individuals being served at Brugh Tavern Restaurant. From left to right: Waitress pouring drink, woman looking at camera, woman looking at menu, man looking at menu. Date on the back of the photograph is 11 May 1998.

Explore Park. Individuals on carriage being pulled by two horses, led by a man in white button up. Man sitting on a chair in the right corner of the photograph with a plaid button up and ballcap. Date on back of photograph is July 1994.

Explore Park. Two geese in a pen. One to the left is standing, the one to the right is curled up on the ground. Date on the back of photograph is 06 July 1994.

Explore Park. Two individuals on carriage ride with an individual driving the horses. Group of people in conversation in the background. Smoke in background-possibly from a campfire. Date on back of photograph is 06 July 1994.

Explore Park. Two individuals chatting with a man in historical attire in front of Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is July 1994

Explore Park. Crowd of people in a clearing with tents and chairs surrounding a patch of mud/dirt. Orange and white van in background on hill. Date on the back of photograph is 27 July 1994.

Explore Park. Crowds of people surrounding mud/dirt pit on lawn chairs. Three individuals are walking away from the scene with umbrellas. Date on the back of photograph is 27 July 1994.

Explore Park. Man speaking outside of a tent pavilion next to the American Flag. Groups of people are outside of a roped fence watching something within the fencing beyond the photograph. Some individuals are carrying umbrellas. Date on the back of…

Explore Park. Houtz Barn with wood fencing surrounding it. Pile of chopped logs in front of the building.

Explore Park. Wray Barn and Hofauger House in the distance with paved trails leading up to them. Wooden fencing surrounding the buildings and trail.

Explore Park. Man fishing in the Roanoke River. Canoe backed into marsh not far from fisherman.

Explore Park. Early construction phase of Houtz Barn. Logs on the left hand side, and construction equipment on the right.

Explore Park. Man cleaning hoof of horse, man on the right watching. Another horse is in the background on the left.

Explore Park. Man on the left in plaid button-up looking at a small hut made of branches with large fabric pulled back on top of it.

Explore Park. Construction site of Houtz Barn underground with dug up dirt on the left and a machine and worker on the right.

Explore Park. Construction site of Houtz Barn with dirt dug up in front of building, stone siding being put in, and wooden beams exposed.

Explore Park. Construction site of Houtz Barn with unfinished stone siding and exposed wooden beams.

Explore Park. Man on the left in historical attire speaking to a group of people sitting on the porch of Hofauger House. Date on back of photograph is 16 November 1993.

Explore Park. Individuals at piano. From left to right: woman leaning head on the shoulder of the woman to the right who is smiling, man in santa hat singing, woman sitting down singing, man playing trombone, women in red playing at piano.

Explore Park. People singing around a piano. Books on shelves on the wall behind them. From left to right: man playing an instrument, woman singing along, man playing instrument, women singing along, woman playing at piano, man in santa hat singing…

Explore Park. Carriage full of people being pulled by horses along a dirt trail. Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background.

Explore Park. Carriage ride of several young children and two adults in the background.

Explore Park. Original Brugh’s Tavern before reconstruction. Exterior is damaged and windows are boarded up. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994

Explore Park. On the right a woman in historical attire is standing in doorway of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse pointing in front of her. A group of children are looking at her with a woman in the background holding a camera and a man to the right looking…

Explore Park. Woman on the right in historical attire is in doorway of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse crouched down speaking to girl on the left in purple shirt and shorts and red sneakers.

Explore Park. Group of individuals and children lined along a bench listening to the speaker on the right.

Explore Park. Three individuals posing for a picture around sign that says “Historic Brugh Tavern Restaurant. Circa 1800”. From left to right: woman wearing red blouse and skirt. Woman standing directly behind sign, Rupert Cutler in blue button up…

Explore Park. Banner that says “2nd annual monacan indian powwow.” with coca cola logo on banner. Crowds of people walking behind the sign. Date on the back of photograph is 27 July 1994.

Explore Park. Child in Native American garb is looking at the camera with a bow and arrow in hand. Children behind him are also participating in archery. Crowds of people past a tent are watching a different event. Date on back of photograph is 27…

Explore Park. Six men are lined up in the middle amongst a crowd of viewers. From left to right, three men in normal attire, one man in Native American traditional attire, man in normal attire, man in Native American traditional attire. Date on back…

Explore Park. Individuals surrounding horse, crowds of people watching an event taking place on the porch of Arthur Taubman Welcome Center in the background. Virginia is for Lovers hot air balloon on right of the photograph. Date on back of…

Explore Park. Group of people unloading off of green horse-drawn carriage. Date on back of photograph is 06 July 1994.

Explore Park. Wooden fence with clearing in front of Wray Barn and Hofauger House. Date on back of the photograph is 09 August 1994.

Explore Park. Trail along a fence with Wray Barn and Hofauger House in the background of forest clearing. Date on the back of photograph is 09 August 1994

Explore Park. Individuals watching two men clean off hooves of horse. From left to right: Man in hat and overalls watching, boy in yellow outfit looking at camera, two men helping clean hooves. Date on the back of photograph is 09 August 1994.

Explore Park. Houtz Barn under construction. Date on back of photograph is 31 May 1994

Explore Park. Firepit surrounded by stones with Sweat Lodge in the background. Date on back of photograph is 11 February 1992

Explore Park. People going in and out of Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is 09 August 1994

Explore Park. People leaning against fence of the Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is 09 August 1994

Explore Park. Chickens in front of fence with Wray Barn in background. Date on back of photograph is 24 May 1994

Explore Park. Musician on left on Hofauger House porch surrounded by instruments. Woman on right sitting on the porch watching musician.

Explore Park. Man in jacket and beanie pointing to stone of early construction of Houtz Barn looking to the left off-camera.

Explore Park. Construction site of Houtz Barn. Man carrying ladder in background.

Explore Park. Sheriff with “Police: Virginia’s Explore Park” on arm facing camera.

Explore Park. Woman on the right in historical attire is crouched down in doorway of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse looking at ground. Girl on the left in purple shirt and shorts and red sneakers. Man in background in ball cap and pink polo.

Explore Park. Man and woman in historical attire underneath canopy of log building part of Hofauger Farmstead.

Explore Park. Children posed in front of tree with Roanoke River in background. Boys in matching outfits with girl in purple outfit in the middle with arms around the boys.

Explore Park. Two girls sitting on bench in school house with Rupert Cutler in vibrant polo behind them smiling for camera.

Explore Park. Two girls posing with Rupert Cutler in polo and hat in front of Hofauger House.

On the left: two girls and Rupert Cutler watching Kimberly Burnette on right. Woman on right is standing at a table in historical attire inside Hofauger House.

Man in hat firing shotgun within wooden enclosure.

Rupert Cutler sitting on log posing with two girls in front of wooden enclosure with gate open.

Rupert Cutler and two girls posing in front of Sweat Lodge.

Red Chevrolet in clearing with green semi truck hauling trailer homes.

Semi-Truck hauling trailers (administrative buildings) in clearing. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994.

Administrative buildings with truck in background. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994.

Administrative buildings. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994

Inside of one side of administrative buildings before completion. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994

Underneath administrative building supported by concrete bricks. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994.

Dan Abbott in traditional Native American attire with women in similar attire behind him. Animal hides are on logs behind man.

Men in overalls and hats working on constructing a building. Man on left is working at logs, man on right is at support beams.

Daniel Young to a group of children and parents.

Daniel Young in overalls and hat tending to fire on outdoor traditional grill.

Hammer on top of anvil.

Pile of metal slats.

Toadstools on ground.

Trail leading to Houtz Barn with carriage in front and wooden stakes on the right.

Group of people walking away from Houtz Barn with carriage in front of building.

Women in historical attire standing in front of Kemp’s Ford School House. Two women on left are leaning against a tree.

Lake with wooden posts in front of water.

Kemp’s Ford School House with sign that says “Kemp’s Ford School” Map attached to sign. Date on back of photograph is 12 August 1994

Children in historical attire (girls in bonnets) standing at porch of Houtz Barn with Patriotic banners along railing. Date on back of photograph is 06 July 1994

Group of people in front of Wray Barn chatting with one another. Date on back of photograph is July 1994

Sign that says: “An American Farm Family: In the spring of 1829, 21-year-old Samuel Hofauger married Elizabeth Hays. He was German by descent and a farmer. She was the daughter of an English family on Back Creek in what is now Roanoke Country.…

Sign with Elk that says “ Explore Park’s Blue Ridge Settlement Exhibit: You are about to embark on a journey. Like the Indians frontiersmen, and early settlers who preceded you, your path will lead through a wilderness abundant in life-sustaining…

Two geese laying down in pen.

Goose laying down on grass.

Man in top hat smiling at camera, individuals in historical attire speaking with individuals in normal attire. Welcome Center in background, sign that says “Arthur Taubman Welcome Center” Date on back of photograph is 06 May 1998

Sign that “Mountain Union Church Circa 1880 Congregation Est. 1882” With church in background. Date on back of photograph is 06 May 1998

Interior of Mountain Union Church building with podium and pews in frame. Date on the back of photograph is 06 May 1998

Children watching Scott Sarver in historical attire reload a musket. Date on back of photograph is 22 April 1996

Three children sitting on a tall fence of wood posing with Dan Abbott in Native American garb. Date on back of photograph is 22 April 1996

Trees with Roanoke River in background. Date on back of photograph is 13 September 1994

Roanoke river with forest surrounding all sides. Date on back of photograph is 13 September 1994

Trees covered in snow with Roanoke river in the background. Snow on the ground.

Brugh’s Tavern before reconstruction. Date on the back of photograph is 06 September 1994

Woman on left looking past doorway of worn down Brugh’s Tavern. Fireplace on right is boarded up. Date on the back of photograph is 06 September 1994

Three individuals looking in damaged Brugh’s Tavern with flashlights. Woman on left is looking at ceiling, man in the middle is looking at wall, man on the right is looking inside a room. Date on the back of photograph is 06 September 1994

Narrow staircase leading down to unidentified place. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994

Brick behind wood posts. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994

Damaged/old wood panelling. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994

Support beams on the ceiling. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994

Beams supporting roof. Nails exposed and damaged boards on roof. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994

Damaged beams supporting roof in attic. Date on back of photograph is 06 September 1994.

Land with farm homes (Brugh’s Tavern on left) and silos in the background. Cows grazing.

Land with Brugh’s Tavern on left and silos in background. Snow on the ground. Date on back of photograph is 04 February 1993

Hofauger House in winter time with snow on the ground. Date on back of photograph is 08 February 1993

Side profile of Hofauger House with brick chimney.

Garden plots behind Hofauger House. four men in frame with backs to camera. Date on back of photograph is 11 May 1993

Groups of people walking along trail leading into forest. Date on back of photograph is 12 August 1994.

Man in hat and striped button up pointing to the left. Groups of individuals listening to him and looking towards the direction he is pointing. Date on back of photograph is 23 June 1993

Crowds of people walking past Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is 12 August 1994.

Dirt dug out underground with building (possibly Houtz Barn) under construction in the background. Date on back of photograph is 17 May 1994.

Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is 12 August 1994.

Small log building with covering on left side. Date on back of photograph is July 1994.

Wray Barn with snow on the ground. Date on back of photograph is 08 February 1993.

Side profile of Wray Barn with snow on roof and on the ground. Date on back of photograph is 08 February 1993.

Group of people underneath attached part of Wray Barn Date on back of photograph is 23 June 1993.

Three men sawing tree branch in historical attire. Date on back of photograph is 28 June 1993.

Houtz Barn under construction with machine on the right. Date on back of photograph is 28 April 1994.

Clearing with chickens on the right.

People in winter coats standing outside Nissan Truck hauling christmas trees. Date on back of photograph is 05 December 1992.

Trees with no leaves. Date on back of photograph is 08 April 1991.

Man on right with back to camera walking along icy path. Date on back of photograph is 08 February 1993

Trail in forest with two signs on the left. Closest says “ Tinsmith”, second is unreadable.

Signs along forested trail. Sign on the left says “Crystal palace” Sign on the right is blocked by tree.

Trail in forest. Signs on right are unreadable.

Trees in the forest cut down with smoke ascending from pile of logs on the right. Man on right in machine pushing fallen trees into pile. Date on back of photograph is 05 July 1993

Trees in forest cut down. Man in middle of photograph on machine pushing felled trees into pile. Date on back of photograph is 05 July 1993

Man on right in plaid button up pointing with both hands to the right of photograph. Trees on right have been cut down. Date on back of photograph is 09 July 1993

Man in sunglasses and plaid button up standing in front of Houtz Barn. Crowds of people are watching an event happening on the porch of Barn in the background. Date on back on photograph is July 1994

Woman and man looking at beams in the ceiling. Woman on the left holding a notepad. Man on the right pointing above them. Date on back of photograph is 12 August 1994

Construction of underground section of building. Date on the back of photograph is 26 May 1994.

Man in blue polo on left of photo is holding up a map (possibly of the park) and speaking to a group of people. In the background are individuals with binoculars looking at speaker. Date on back of photograph is 09 September 1991.

Construction of Wray Barn with Hofauger House in background. Group of people with backs to camera on right side of picture. Date on the back of photograph is 04 December 1992. Writing on back says “by Rupert Cutler” with typed message taped on back…

Man in suit speaking with woman in white lab coat. Students in background looking at foundation of Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is 23 November 1992. Writing on back says “Students at Wray Barn 1850 Franklin Co; in process of being rebuilt.”

Woman in historical attire standing next to Dan Abbott in Native American traditional garb. They are looking at a group of children seated looking off camera. Leaves on ground suggest it is shortly after fall season.

Two individuals working on a project with blanket and wooden pieces surrounding them (possibly a totem pole) Date on back of photograph is 28 June 1993.

Man in hat and historical attire passing a banjo to the child to his right. Group of children in matching blue shirts are sitting in a circle watching the scene.

Two men in Native American attire. Man in front is wearing lighter colors while man in back is in darker attire.

Man holding bird with gloved hand speaking to a group of children. Date on the back of photograph is 29 October 1991

Crowd of people looking towards podium on porch of Houtz Barn.

Children surrounding two women huddled around scarecrow. Possibly building scarecrow in this photo. Boy in background leaning against T shaped sticks meant to hold scarecrow. Date on back of photograph is 28 June 1993.

In clearing of forest a man in red shirt, jeans, and hat is pointing past camera with group of people dressed in business attire listening to him.

Group of children standing in front of man in white shirt with the log cabin part of Hofauger Farmstead in background. Date on back of photograph is 12 August 1994.

Two men operating cameras directed at man at podium on porch of Houtz Barn. Date on back of photograph is July 1994.

Wooden bridge connecting gravel trail.

Group of teenagers and children raking dirt path in forested area. Date on back of photograph is 05 April 1993.

Man in white shirt walking down dirt road that has been dug up. Man on left in overalls with dug up trees to the left. Date on back of photograph is 15 April 1994

Man in red coat and hat with unreadable logo on it is smiling at camera with orchard behind him.

Canoe on bank of Roanoke River with the river in the background.

Canoes on bank of Roanoke River with man in fishing attire on left of picture.

Man with green ballcap and sunglasses paddling on Roanoke river. Man in another canoe on the right in the distance.

On the Roanoke River: Man in green cap looking to the right. Man in separate canoe on the left adjusting something.

Man in green cap fishing to the left of canoe on the Roanoke river.

Roanoke River with mountains in the background covered by green trees.

Man in green cap standing in shallow part of Roanoke River fishing on the right of picture. Green canoe on the left is lodged in the marsh.

Rapid current of Roanoke River with mountains and trees in the background. Trees are golden color suggesting late summer/early fall.

Man in green cap with canoe in marsh next to him. He is fishing in shallow part of Roanoke River. Man in background casting his line to the right.

On the right, man in green cap is reeling in fishing line that is cast to the left. In the background, man in fishing vest on board silver canoe is looking back at man in green cap while his line is cast in front of him on the Roanoke River.

Man in straw hat and fishing vest is sitting in canoe smiling at camera while holding bottle in one hand, other hand out. Roanoke River in background.

Man in green cap is casting his line while sitting in canoe along Roanoke River.

Man in green cap is holding fish in left hand, turning around smiling at camera with fishing line in right hand. On the Roanoke River.

Man in white shirt and green cap casting his fishing line to the right. Roanoke River and bridge connecting the road in background.

Roanoke River with sky reflecting on water. Mountains in the background with summer trees lining the river.

Man in straw hat and fishing vest standing outside canoe along banks of Roanoke River smiling past camera holding what he caught on the right and two bottles on the left.

Sign that says “Virginia’s Explore Park” with hay and pumpkin decor underneath sign.

United Van lines truck on right with double wide trailer in middle. Woman standing in front of building. Bobcat machine on the left next to red vehicle. Gravel in the front of scene.

Graveled road leading to double wide trailer with red vehicle, bobcat machine, and United Van Lines truck in background.

Red vehicle with opened truck in front of administrative buildings on right. Another trailer on the left with United Van Lines truck in front of building. Individual walking onto ramp carrying something towards trailers.

Two men on left in Native American traditional garb speaking to an man, a girl in a ballcap, and boy in a ballcap on the right.

Native American traditional attire headdress in a tree.

Native American traditional costume piece hanging on stick running from tree.

Native American traditional accessories hanging in trees.

On a blanket is a bowel with sticks and wool in background, animal hide with spear on top of it, on the right is a red cloth with cat like object on top of cloth.

Woven basket and ceramic pots/vases in background. Animal hide blanket in background with logs and woven basket.

Native American accessory attached to stick over fire with smoke ascending.

Bowl of incense with feathers coming out of leather wrap perched on log.

Native American weapon (similar to design of hammer) with feathers and leather bag on blanket underneath weapon.

Two men crouched down over a blanket spread with various weapons and spear points. Man on the left is touching a bat-like weapon with pen and paper underneath him, while Dan Abbott is on the right is holding the object.

Man in gray jumpsuit and sunglasses looking up at opened barn doors of building (possibly Houtz Barn).

Dan Abbott in Native American garb speaking to a group of individuals seated at a picnic table in suits. Woman in red in the background is carrying an umbrella. Woman on the left in the background is in jeans listening to Abbott. To the right of the…

Facing towards Houtz Barn is a group of individuals, some in business attire seated at or standing around picnic table, those in casual wear standing to the right with yellow folders in hand. Some people are entering the Barn. Dan Abbott in Native…

16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation

Graduate (man) leaving the stage after shaking hands with two people. Woman on the left, man on the right; man is wearing graduation robe and cap.

16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation

Graduate (woman) shaking hands with other woman on stage. Graduate is wearing white. Graduate passed man in graduation robe and cap.

16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation

Graduate (man) shaking hands with president, Sidney J. Phillips, in graduation attire. Woman not in graduation clothes hands diploma to man.

16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation

Graduate (man) shaking hands with president, Sidney J. Phillips, in graduation attire. Other graduates in the background walking across the stage. Woman not in graduation…

16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation

Man giving a speech in graduation attire. There are two men (Sidney J. Phillips to far left) and a woman sitting in the background.

16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation

Man giving a speech in a graduation robe. There are two men and a woman sitting in the background; Sidney J. Phillips is the man sitting next to the woman.

Kimberly Burnette in historical attire is at spinning wheel sitting on bench on porch of Haufauger House. To the left of her is an array of yarn. To the right, a man in tie is looking down watching the scene with a woman on the far right doing the…

On the left a man in glasses stands at podium with map in front of podium. On the right, a man in a hat is holding up two large maps of Explore Park.

Woman in red coat holding board up facing individuals surrounded at a picnic table. Houtz Barn in background. Date on the back of photograph is 18 April 1995.

Damaged, abandoned building with Posted sign on door. Date on the back of photograph is 19 April 1995

Damaged, abandoned building with two vehicles on the right and a for sale sign in front of building. Date on back of photograph is 19 April 1995

Damaged, abandoned building with two vehicles on the right and a for sale sign in front of building. Date on back of photograph is 19 April 1995

Ticket booth/ entrance to park. Red car on the left is parked. On the right, two individuals are speaking with booth attendant. Sign on book says “Tickets: Park Visitors Enter Here” Date on back of photograph is 24 April 1995

Side view of Rupert Cutler speaking and pointing to his right.

Rupert Cutler at podium with map leaning against podium. On the left, Dan Abbott in Native American attire next to a picnic table with Native American traditional items/replicas.

Rupert Cutler at podium with map leaning against podium. On the left, Dan Abbott with back facing camera walking away from picnic table with Native American traditional items/replicas

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.

Horse drawn carriage with two individuals seated inside pulling horses. Houtz Barn in the background with some individuals roaming premises.

Man on right in suit jacket standing outside of fence in front of sign that says “Hofauger Farmstead” Inside fence are two individuals looking at Hofauger House in background.

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.

Pen behind Wray Barn full of hay with fencing in background.

From left to right: children petting horse, woman in striped shorts and windbreaker jacket holding child’s jacket petting mane of horse.

Road leading to Explore Park with Parking lot full of cars past field in background. Sign on the right says “Explore Park 1 mile” “General Admission: Adults $4.00 Students $2.50 No pets allowed” “Information” date on back of photograph is 24 April…

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.

Fence surrounding road. Red sedan stopped while passengers speak with woman on outside of the passenger window in red vest. Date on back of photograph is 24 April 1995

Two individuals loading into white Ford Van with Blue streak across middle. Man in ball cap and red vest assisting loading process. Mountains and other vehicles in background. Date on back of photograph is 24 April 1995.

Ticket booth in middle of road with red vehicle parked on the left. Two individuals walking towards booth with attendant leaning over window to greet them. Car driving off and car approaching in background. On the right of picture is a sign that says…

Bikers with backs facing camera in race. Dust from trail surrounds crowd. Two individuals standing to the left on grass watch as racers depart.

Ticket booth with woman smiling at camera from window with basket in hand and brochures next to her. Golf cart on the right in background. Date on back of photograph is 24 April 1995

On the left, a car is departing with a car approaching or possibly parked on side of road. On the right a sign that says “Welcome to Earth Day” and another sign that says “To ensure the safety of our livestock and historic buildings Pets and Smoking…

White van with blue streak along middle on gravel road approaching crowds of people near picnic tables behind trees. Sign on the left reads “Welcome to Earth Day”

On the left, tables with local products. Sign that says “Products in harmony with nature and good health… since 1956” White van with blue streak in background. On the right, a blue tent staked to ground containing lawn chairs. Date on back of…

Musicians with instruments under covering with speakers on the side. Woman in purple speaks to woman in hat and blue romper. On the left in background is an event with a sign that’s unreadable in distance. On the left is an arrangement of tables…

Tent with tables set up. Boxes underneath tables and individuals seated behind tables. On the left, group of people are chatting. On the right, a sign that says “Explore Park Forestry Education Area.” Date on back of photograph is 24 April 1995.

Van that says “10 News” on back with rear window popped open. Sign that says “Site of future regional information center” with group of people at tent behind sign. Date on back of photograph is 24 April 1995.

Man in white button up and glasses looking down at notepad taking notes. Man on the right in green cap is speaking to man taking notes. Behind them is a banner that reads “Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway” Two individuals behind them seated talking…

Man in red ball cap, back towards camera speaking to a group of bikers in race.

Horse drawn carriage with man in striped shirt and hat walking away from carriage.

Horses attached to a carriage. Man in Hat and striped shirt next to horses adjusting blinders. Two men seated in carriage pulling horses. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.

Rear of horse drawn carriage being pulled by man leading horses and two men in carriage controlling reins. Houtz Barn in background. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.

Horses with blinders and reins.

Three children on the left looking at horses attached to raised seating with motorized wheels. Woman in striped shorts petting horses. Wray Barn in background.

Green canoe in grass with Roanoke River and trees on opposite side in background. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995

Children and woman smiling in front of horses. Boy in middle raising his hand looking off camera.

Groups of people standing outside Blacksmith and Wheelwright shop. Sign that says “Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shop” in front of building. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.

Close up of group of people standing outside Blacksmith shop watching Daniel Young weld something. Sign on right says “Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shop” Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.

Two canoes along bank of river. On the left, a woman in hat and purple shorts is looking at woman in sunglasses stepping into green canoe. In the background, another individual is hunched over by silver canoe. Date on back of photograph is 14 August…

Man in straw hat and checkered button up with tool in his hand looking down at anvil.

Man looking at woman on the right both in vibrant tops. On the left, people are walking into the doorway of building. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.

Man on the right has arm extended towards group of people barely in frame on the left. Man in the middle is smiling looking at man on the right. Door to building open behind them. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.

Two men in khaki outfits and green hats are wearing backpacks talking to one another with lake in background. Two people with backs to camera standing on the left. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.

Two men in khaki outfits and green hats are wearing backpacks talking to one another with lake in background. Man on left is looking down at clipboard. Man on right has back to camera. Two people with backs to camera standing on the left. Date on…

Individual on left walking along path against body of water. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.

In forest group of people with back packs and hats are looking at man in khaki outfit and green hat looking towards the sky. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.

Algae part of water against shore backed up to forest. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.

Man in hat and red shirt with backpack looking into viewfinder of camera facing the left. Algae part of body of water in background. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.

Group of people on the left looking at ground while a man in rubber thigh high gear and net in hand on the right faces them. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.

Man in green hat holding clear, jelly like substance in one hand and net in the other. People barely in frame surround him. Body of water in background. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.

Body of water with group of people on opposite side. Forest in background. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.

Algae part of body of water with group of people on opposite side in background. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995

Man on the left in green hat and red button up looking into viewfinder of camera taking a picture of girl on the right holding up a bag containing a fish. Group of people with backs to camera looking towards body of water in background. Date on back…

Man in green hat and glasses smiling at camera with someone off camera holding bag of fish in front of man smiling. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.

Nikon camera on the left with bag of fish on the top right. Woman in background with binoculars. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.

Shot from higher ground, a group of people in forest listening to man in green hat. Small puddle of water in middle of area. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.

Man in green hat with leg perched on hill speaking to group of people sitting down. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.

Group of people standing around men in khaki and rubber boots. Most of the crowd are holding cameras taking photos pointed towards the ground. Date on the back of photograph 08 May 1995.

Trail nestled in forestry with horse drawn carriage emerging onto trail.

Green horse drawn carriage on trail carrying group of people. Woman in visor and man in hat on raised seat

Man in historical attire holding reins to horses on horse drawn carriage on trail smiling at camera.

Curly Ennis sitting on stool with folk instruments surrounding him and looking down at songbook in front of him. Flat instrument on his lap. Possibly underneath covered pavilion.

Curly Ennis sitting on stool with folk instruments surrounding him and songbook in front of him looking to the right. Flat instrument on his lap.

Curly Ennis standing holding two banjo-like instruments. Flat instrument laying on basket in front of man. Appears that he is inside a tent.

On the left, a woman looking down at the brochure. Man next to her on right in hat holding a walking stick in forest. Date on back of photograph 30 May 1995.

At the Blacksmith shop, Daniel Young in historical attire on left speaking to man and woman. Man has walking stick, woman holding metal tool looking at blacksmith. Date on back of photograph 30 May 1995.

Rapids of Roanoke River. Date on back of photograph 30 May 1995.

Brugh’s tavern before reconstruction. Sheeting of roof is pulled back, porch is destroyed. Windows are boarded up while exterior wood slats are damaged. Date on back of photograph is 25 May 1995. Writing on back of photo says “Brugh Tavern Bototourt…

In clearing with forest in the background, man on left in historical attire is speaking to group of people in business attire. Next to him is a fire pit with smoke emerging. Flag is hanging in left hand corner. In the middle, a woman in pink is…

In clearing with forest in the background, Close up of man in historical attire next to woman in pink. Hide of animal is seen on the left behind the man. Smoke coming out of pit next to the man.

In clearing with forest in the background, Man in historical attire facing woman in pink speaking to him. Men in suit jackets on the right watching interaction.

At blacksmith shop, two woman (one in pink) on the left are speaking with Daniel Young.

In Houtz Barn, two women in business attire on the left (one in beige and the other in pink) speaking with a woman on right in white shirt and khaki shorts. Behind them, two men in suit jackets looking at the ceiling.

In Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse, woman on the left in white shirt and khaki shorts speaking with two woman on the right. One in the middle in pink looking down at opened book in her hands. One standing farther to the right is wearing beige. In front of…

Ducks and geese swimming in marsh in forest with wood fencing on right.

Close up of geese swimming in marsh.

Geese swimming in marsh with forest and wood fencing in the background.

Two men crouched down looking at miniature scale model of Sweat Lodge. Man on right is Dan Abbott who is pointing to the model. Man on the left is holding yellow envelope and also pointing at scale model. Forest in background along with wood…

Two men crouched down around miniature scale model of Sweat Lodge. Dan Abbott on right is looking at man on the left who is holding yellow envelope and looking at model. Forest in background along with wood structures on the left

Two men crouched down looking at miniature scale model of Sweat Lodge. Forest in background along with wood structures.

Wood structure that is open and has roof. Logs underneath wood covering. Forest in background.

Bikers standing next to their bikes speaking and smiling with one another in front of cars. On the right, adjusting bike on top of vehicle in background.

Cars parked with individuals sitting or standing around vehicles. Bikes in vehicles or outside of vehicles. Some bikes are laying down.

People surrounding picnic tables with materials on top of tables. Man on the left with back to camera holding bike.

People surrounding picnic tables with materials on top of tables. Man on the left with back to camera holding bike.

Tent on the right set up along trail. People walking on trail. Man in front of tent on right is looking off camera. On the left, people sit in chairs on the grass facing trail.

Man in hat holding microphone underneath tent with sign outside tent that says “Jamis” People in background.

Trees in front of Roanoke River. On the right in background, individual swimming in river.

Group of bikers in race with tent in background. Bikers stopped looking at something off camera.

Front view of bikers in race lined up getting ready to take off. On right, tent in background.

Bikers in race taking off on trail with tents on right.

Bikers in race in motion taking off on trail.

Close up of biker in glasses with other racers behind him in motion.

Four bikers on trail in motion. On left and right, individuals are cheering bikers on.

Biker with back to camera crossing wooden bridge in forest.

Bikers crossing wooden bridge and one biker ahead on trail. People behind shrubbery on left cheering bikers on.

Bikers emerging from forest trail with orange cones directing new trail on road. On the left, people cheering them on with one individual holding a “Stop/slow” sign with “Slow” facing the camera. On the right man in with camera bag on side of trail.

Taken behind tree branches from above looking down at trail with tents and people. Sign says “Pedros USA” with Roanoke River in background.

Bikers emerging from forest trail with cones directing new path on road. Man on the left watching race.

Bikers emerging from forest trail with cones directing new path on road. On biker coming out of forest is walking bike. Man on the left watching race. People on right underneath trees watching race.

Biker riding on road. On the left, two individuals walking dog. On the right, people in background are watching and cheering on racers. In middle, man holding “Stop/slow” sign with “Stop” side facing camera. Car is stopped behind sign.

Biker riding on road. On the left, man with camera watching biker. On the right, people in background are watching and cheering on racers alongside cones on the side. In middle, man holding “Stop/slow” sign with “Stop” side facing camera. Car is…

Group of individuals in field looking at forest below. Mountains in background. On the left, two vehicles are parked. Date on back of photograph 28 July 1995.

Trees with farm fields on hills in background. Date on back of photograph 28 July 1995.

Two men in historical attire and hats. Man on the left is folding arms looking at man on right who is fiddling with musket. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.

People surround a table with hands on table looking at rocks on top of sheets (possibly sign up sheets) of paper. Woman on the right holding water bottle adjusting her glasses.

In front of the side of Houtz Barn, man is behind two horses in gear to pull carriage walking them to the left. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.

On the side of Houtz Barn, man is behind two horses pulling reins looking at camera. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.

Two horses walking adjacent to carriage on the left.. Trail in background. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.

Horses getting set up in front of carriage. Black Smith Shop in background. Individuals surrounding carriage watching scene. Date on the background is 14 August 1995.

Man in hat standing next to horses smiling at camera. Blacksmith shop in background. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.

Gray canoe in the distance on the Roanoke river. Date on back of photograph 14 August 1995.

Two women in green canoe paddling on Roanoke river with backs to camera. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.

Green canoe paddling behind gray canoe on Roanoke river with trees on left and right of river. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.

Rock structure along banks of body of water with trees in the background. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.

Reflection of sky and forests on left and right sides in Roanoke river. Date on back of photograph 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…

Worn stone slab that says “Lucius E. Johnson Camp For Boys” Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.

Worn stone slab says “Conducted By Roanoke Central Y.M.C.A” Date on back of photograph 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.

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.

Building that looks damaged and abandoned in middle of forest. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.

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.

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.

16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation; Man giving speech in a graduation robe. Audience sits before him.

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; 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; Images of the crowd at graduation, including graduates. There is a balcony area above the ground floor pews.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Banquet at High St. Church 1947; Photo taken from balcony area of High St. Baptist down toward pulpit area of the altar.

Man standing in front of construction site with ground dug out. Down trees and forest in background.

Construction site with ground dug out. Forest in background, down trees and rocks on left in background.

Different view of construction site with ground dug out. Forest in background.

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.

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.

Hofauger House with crowds walking around and away from it. Forest in background. Date on back of photograph is 11 May 1993 .

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.

Wray Barn from a distance with trees surrounding barn.

Group of people standing around rock and wood debris with ground dug out on the right. Wray Barn in the background.

Construction site for small building. Rock debris surrounding site with fence in background.

View of dug out ground with foundation being laid on. Rock and wood debris surround the site.

Garden plots behind Hofauger House flourishing. In the middle a man with back to the camera looks at one of the plots.

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”

Woman walking through Sweat Lodge with group of people watching her.

Rupert Cutler on left crouched down with woman on the left lighting wood chips surrounding Sweat Lodge.

Group of people standing around Sweat Lodge with fire ignited on wood chips surrounding outside of structure. Forest in background.

Boy and girl inside doorway to tarp covered Sweat Lodge smiling at camera. Date on back of photograph is 20 October 1992.

Woman on left holding feather in hand lifting it towards Rupert Culter on the left bowing his head. People in background watching.

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.

Side view of man at podium speaking to crew with camera. Individuals in the background, vehicles parked in background.

Man at podium speaking. Roanoke river behind him.

Pen at Wray Barn with two pigs lying down. Hofauger House in the background on the right.

Framing for building. Trucks with construction materials in background.

Framing of building under construction. Men working on site in background.

“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…

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.

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.

Inside of Mountain Union Church. Pews facing podium. Date on back of photograph is 31 May 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Houtz Barn with people standing inside. Sign in front of building on right says “Houtz Barn”

Stables on the side of Houtz Barn.

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.

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.

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.

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”

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”

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”

Rupert Cutler, Noel Taylor, and Bern Ewart speaking with each other.

Weathered fireplace in Brugh’s Tavern. Writing on back of photograph says “Brugh Tavern original fireplace”

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.

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.

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.

Hofauger House with dirt clearing in front.

Side view of Hofauger House with dirt clearing in front of house with Wray Barn in background.

Woman and Man in historical attire plowing garden plots behind Hofauger House. Date on back of photograph is 16 June 1993.

Geese in pen of Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is 05 July 1993.

Musicians playing stringed instruments hooked up to mics on Hofauger House porch. Date on back of photograph is 16 June 1993.

Group of people looking into pen of Wray Barn. date on back of photograph is 30 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.

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, 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.

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.

Side view of original, unrenovated mountain union church in winter with snow on ground. Date on back of photograph is 23 February 1993.
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