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CSE026.4
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial June 30, 1955; Portrait of an unidentified woman.
CSE026.2
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial June 30, 1955; Five women standing behind desk for portrait. Woman on far right is possibly Postmistress Virginia Hurt Phillips. 2nd from left is Mrs. Ada D. Chapell.
CSE026.1
Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial June 30, 1955; President Sidney J. Phillips, left, shaking hands with unidentified woman in front of memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved.
CSE025.5
May 9, 1950; President Sidney J. Phillips talks to another man by the chickens and chicken coops. Virginia Industrial Hall, Burroughs house, Virginia Cottage, and other cars in the background. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
CSE025.4
May 9, 1950; Chickens running around a coop. Virginia Industrial Hall, Burroughs house, Virginia Cottage, and other cars in the background. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
CSE025.3
May 9, 1950; Chickens running around a coop. Virginia Industrial Hall, Burroughs house, Virginia Cottage, and other cars in the background. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
CSE025.2
May 9, 1950; Chickens running around a coop. Virginia Industrial Hall, Burroughs house, Virginia Cottage, and other cars in the background. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
CSE025.1
May 9, 1950; President Sidney J. Phillips with adult and baby pigs. Assumedly Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
CSE024.17
People gathered inside of a building assumedly at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Portia Washington Pittman in front row.
CSE024.16
People gathered inside of a building assumedly at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
CSE024.15
People congregating and coming from inside the Virginia Industrial Hall at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
CSE024.14
Four people in front of Virginia Cottage. In front, there is a sign that reads, "Buildings On These Grounds Are Being Renovated and Remodeled By Community Workers Teachers and Students Of The ROANOKE BRANCH Of the Booker T. Washington Memorial Trade…
CSE024.13
Crowd listening to speaker, assumedly at 4th Annual Booker T. Washington Birthday Celebration at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Standing in front of Burroughs house.
CSE024.12
Three people addressing the crowd assumedly at 4th Annual Booker T. Washington Birthday Celebration. Standing in front of Burroughs house. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. A.V. Mundy is woman to the right.
CSE024.11
Three people addressing the crowd assumedly at 4th Annual Booker T. Washington Celebration at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Standing in front of Burroughs house.
CSE024.10
Three people addressing the crowd assumedly at 4th Annual Booker T. Washington Birthday Celebration. Standing in front of Burroughs house. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. A.V. Mundy is woman to the right.
CSE024.9
Two men working at some sort of machine. Man at back seems to be holding a saw, and man at the front seems to be stretching some sort of material. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
CSE024.8
Group of three at a table. Middle person is possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips, wife of President Sidney J. Phillips and one of the postmistresses of the Booker T. Washington National Monument Post Office at Booker T. Washington Birthplace…
CSE024.7
Large group of people circled around what is assumedly a musical performance. Virginia Industrial Hall in the background at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
CSE024.6
Large group of people circled around what is assumedly a musical performance. Virginia Industrial Hall in the background at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
CSE024.5
Large group of people outside of a bus. Black dog in front of the people. Concession stand in the back right. Located at the Booker T. Washington Memorial Birthplace.
CSE024.4
Same group of people as 24.3, but taken from behind the group. The people are facing the Post Office and Burroughs house building and the reconstructed cabin where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
CSE024.3
Group of people seated, assumedly for Booker T. Washington 4th Annual Birthday Celebration at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Virginia Industrial Hall in the back.
CSE024.2
Car entering for "Booker Washington Birthplace, VA The 4th Annual Booker T. Washington Birthday Celebration Will be Held on These Grounds April 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Public is Invited."
CSE024.1
Four students work on bricklaying. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
CSE023.11
Sept. 15, 1954; Farmer looking at the camera with the Booker T. Washington Elementary School building in the back right of the image.
CSE023.10
Sept. 15, 1954; Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.
CSE023.9
Sept. 15, 1954; Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.
CSE023.8
Sept. 15, 1954; Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.
CSE023.7
Sept. 15, 1954; Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.
CSE023.6
Sept. 15, 1954; Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.
CSE023.5
Sept. 15, 1954; Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.
CSE023.4
Sept. 15, 1954; Mrs. Ada Chapell and daughter in line to speak to teacher at Booker T. Washington Elementary. Other girls lined up behind Mrs. Chapell's daughter.
CSE023.3
Sept. 15, 1954; Mrs. Ada Chapell and daughter in line to speak to teacher at Booker T. Washington Elementary. Other girls lined up behind Mrs. Chapell's daughter.
CSE023.2
Sept. 15, 1954; Mrs. Ada Chapell and daughter inside Booker T. Washington Elementary.
CSE023.1
Sept. 15, 1954; Mrs. Ada Chapell and daughter outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Both in dresses.
CSE022.20
Pictures of the Virginia Industrial Hall at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
CSE022.19
Pictures of the Virginia Industrial Hall at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
CSE022.17
Group of two people at a gathering. There is a man on the left holding a cigarette, and the woman on the right is in a long dress.
CSE022.16
Group of eleven people pictured outside the Virginia Industrial Hall. Assumedly some sort of board or group of teachers. President Sidney J. Phillips fifth from left, Portia Washington Pittman, far right. Attorney T. C. Walker second from left, A.V.…
CSE022.15
Large group of people gathered in front of buildings. Building on far left is the building designated as the US Post Office, and the building on the far right is the replica cabin of Booker T. Washington's birthplace at Booker T. Washington…
CSE022.14
Two people, Portia Washington Pittman on right, Attorney T. C. Walker on left, looking at a sculpture of a well. Quote on top reads, “Cast down your bucket where you are” from Booker T. Washington. It is designated for those a part of Industrial…
CSE022.13
Two people, Portia Washington Pittman on right, Attorney T. C. Walker on left, looking at a sculpture of a well. Quote on top reads, “Cast down your bucket where you are” from Booker T. Washington. It is designated for those a part of Industrial…
CSE022.12
Four students work on bricklaying for what appears to be a chimney or fireplace structure. Possibly located at the Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
CSE022.11
Four students work on bricklaying for what appears to be a chimney or fireplace structure. Possibly located at the Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
CSE022.10
Three students offer a bricklaying demonstration to some of the group members from CSE022.7. Portia Washington Pittman is the woman that is pictured. Attorney T. C. Walker on far right. Possibly located at the Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington…
CSE022.9
Three students offer a bricklaying demonstration to some of the group members from CSE022.7. Portia Washington Pittman is the woman that is pictured. Attorney T. C. Walker on far right. Possibly located at the Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington…
CSE022.8
Assumedly a group of students offering a demonstration of building to some of the group members pictured in CSE022.7. Portia Washington Pittman looking at camera. Attorney T. C. Walker on far-right side of image. Possibly located at Roanoke Branch of…
CSE022.7
Group of eleven people pictured outside the Virginia Industrial Hall at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Assumedly some sort of board or group of teachers.President Sidney J. Phillips fifth from left, Portia Washington Pittman, far right,…
CSE022.5
Four women and one child pictured holding dresses in front of a photo of Booker T. Washington and two quotes from Mr. Washington. Possibly located at Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
CSE022.4
Attorney T. C. Walker and Portia Washington Pittman pictured holding a mop in the air at Booker T. Washington Trade School.
CSE022.3
Group of five men; one man is assumedly giving a demonstration on an automobile part. Portia Washington Pittman at the far right. Possibly located at Roanoke Branch of Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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 .
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.
EP563
Bricks in pile, some laid. Construction site 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.
EP561
Attic space of Brugh Tavern. 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.
EP559
Menno Kinsinger looking to the 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.
EP557
Roger Ellmore smiling at Menno Kinsinger on right. Inside 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.
EP555
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.
EP553
Menno Kinsinger on left with Rupert Cutler on right in front of Brugh Tavern 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.
EP551
Foundation for bridge to Explore park under construction. 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.
EP549
Bridge to Explore Park under construction with crane on left. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP548
Bridge to Explore Park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP547
Roger Ellmore standing in front of bridge to Explore Park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
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”
EP545
Rupert Cutler at podium in front of weathered Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse.
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.
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.
EP542
Brugh Tavern. White van and tarp on left.
EP541
Arthur Taubman welcome center under construction with dirt dug up around building. Truck on left that says “Insulating Co. Inc. Roanoke Virginia”
EP540
Fire in Sweat Lodge with people seated around it on benches.
EP539
Man in Native American attire with back to camera speaking to group of people seated in Sweat Lodge.
EP538
Closer view of 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.
EP536
Man crouched down lifting up cloth to entrance of Sweat Lodge.
EP535
People walking away from Leninger Cabin.
EP534
Wray Barn in the rain from porch of Hofauger House with individuals wearing rain jackets to the right.
EP533
Eddie Goode in historical attire holding musket facing the right. Writing on back says “Eddie Goode.”
EP532
Woman in historical attire standing in front of bed speaking to people in background. (possibly at Hofauger house).
EP531
Woman on left in historical attire speaking to group of people on right in building (possibly Hofauger House).
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”
EP529
Man in historical attire speaking to group of people in Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse. Fire in fireplace in background.
EP528
Tour in front of Houtz Barn with guide standing in the middle.
EP527
Tour in front of Houtz Barn. Guide on the left.
EP526
People in tour listening to guide with Blacksmith shop in background.
EP525
Group of people on tour listening to guide. Houtz Barn and Blacksmith shop in background.
EP524
Rupert Cutler on right shaking hands with man on left at podium.
EP523
Two vehicles and individual in front of Mountain Union Church.
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.
EP521
Entrance booth in the snow. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
EP520
Entrance booth from a distance in the snow. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
EP519
Wray Barn in the snow. Dare on back is 12 January 1996.
EP518
Building part of Wray Barn in the snow. Date on back is 12 January 1996.
EP517
Looking through trees, Hofauger House in the snow. 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.
EP515
Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse 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.
EP513
Blacksmith Shop with snow on ground and roof. 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.
EP511
Houtz Barn with snow on ground, roof, and tables in front of barn. 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.
EP509
Side of Hofauger House with thick snow on roof and ground. 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.
EP507
Wray Barn with snow on ground and roof. Houtz Barn in background. Date on back is 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.
EP505
Red wolf pen in background with snow on the ground. Date on background 12 January 1996.
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”…
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.
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.
EP501
Group of people walking towards Hofauger House and 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.
EP499
Pen of hay behind Wray Barn.
EP498
Fence in front of Wray Barn. Wray Barn and people walking around in background.
EP497
Group of people standing around Wray Barn. Fence in frame.
EP496
Group of people standing next to shed between Wray Barn and Hofauger House. Wray Barn in background.
EP495
Scott Sarver posing with long paddle standing in boat on Roanoke River. Date on back is 07 October 1999.
EP494
Scott Sarver and woman in long boat looking out at Roanoke River. Date on back is 07 1999.
EP493
Group of people walking towards Hofauger House and Wray Barn.
EP492
Scott Sarver on left posing with woman on right in front of Taubman Welcome Center. Date on back is 07 October 1999.
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.
EP490
Man on right holding reins to horses in motion. Pulling small wooden machinery.
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.
EP488
Curly Ennis speaking to group of people. Instruments and tent covering in background.
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”
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.
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.
EP484
On left, Fuzzy Minnix grabbing object from Dan Abbott’s hands. Man on the right is looking down with back to camera.
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)”
EP482
Dan Abbott with back to camera speaking to group of people (three individuals in frame) surrounding table with miniature scale sweat lodge.
EP481
Two individuals (Scott Sarver on the right) walking towards Taubman Welcome Center. Date on back is 07 October 1999.
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.
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.
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.
EP477
Group of people watching woman gesturing to Hofauger House behind them with people in front of house.
EP476
Rupert Culter at podium with man on right standing next to maps holding one map in place.
EP475
Group of people watching Rupert Cutler speak at podium with maps of Explore park on right of podium.
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.
EP473
Three men at table with papers in front of them. On the right is Victor Thomas. Date on back is 18 April 1995.
EP472
Wooden building with weathered exterior in woods. Date on back of building is 14 August 1995.
EP471
People rowing in two canoes (green and gray) on Roanoke River. Writing on back says “August 13 1995 Roanoke River”
EP446
Horse drawn carriage with two men in drivers seat. Wray Barn in the background.
EP470
Firepit with seating surrounding it in forest. Chopped logs on right. Date on back is 14 August 1995.
EP469
Firepit with seating surrounding it in forest. Date on back is 14 August 1995.
EP468
From left to right: Scott Sarver, Rupert Cutler, and man in hat posing for picture in front of Roanoke River.
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…
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…
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…
CSE022.2
Group of eleven people pictured around two tables. Assumedly some sort of board or group of teachers at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. President Sidney J. Phillips pictured at center, Portia Washington Pittman third from right. Attorney T.…
CSE022.1
Group of eleven people pictured around two tables. Assumedly some sort of board or group of teachers at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. President Sidney J. Phillips pictured at center, Portia Washington Pittman third from right. Attorney T.…
CSE021.6
Feb. 26, 1955; Groups of people walking around pathways. Cars are pictured in the background as well as the Tuck Industrial Hall. Other buildings include Virginia Cottage, poultry houses, and a concession stand. Located at Booker T. Washington…
CSE021.5
Feb. 26, 1955; Large group of people; image from the front of the crowd. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
CSE021.4
Feb. 26, 1955; Large group of peole; image from the back of the crowd. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
CSE021.3
Feb. 26, 1955; Portia Washington Pittman appears to hand item off to man standing on stoop of Hopkins Hall. Other people are around them; there is a bed on the stoop as well. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
CSE021.2
Feb. 26, 1955; Crowd of people gathered around machinery (most likely automotive or farm related) Hopkins Hall is pictured in the background. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
CSE021.1
Feb. 26, 1955; Large crowd of people gathered in front of one of the buidlings at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial. Tuck Industrial Hall in the background on the left; Burroughs house in the background in the center; and Hopkins Hall on the…
CSE003.2
Roanoke Dressed Poultry Co.; Owned and Operated by J. Brumberg and Sons" "1027 Norfolk Ave SE" Two men holding a chicken next to a truck full of caged chickens. Back of truck shown.
CSE003.1
Roanoke Dressed Poultry Co.; "Owned and Operated by J. Brumberg and Sons" "1027 Norfolk Ave SE" Two men holding a chicken next to a truck full of caged chickens.
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…
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…
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…
EP461
Men in historical attire with guns standing in front of shed next to Hofauger House. Date on the 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.
EP459
People in historical attire running from individual behind beam on Hofauger House porch. Date on back is 14 July 1996.
EP458
Individuals in historical attire with historical props next to Hofauger House with shed in background. Date on back is 14 July 1996.
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.
EP456
Group of people sitting and rubbing hands together following Scott Sarver who is crouched in front of wooden structure.
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.
EP454
Taken from porch of Hofauger House, image of Wray Barn.
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.
EP452
From left to right, two girls and woman on bench of Hofauger House using spinning wheel.
EP451
Construction site. Writing on back says “Construction of Blue Ridge Parkway connection to Explore (English construction lynchburg) .
EP450
Sign that says “Explore Park Back Creek Natural Area” with forest in background.
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…
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.
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.
EP445
Dan Abbott in front of animal hides and Native American gear speaking.
EP444
Dan Abbott on right looking at three children in front of Sweat Lodge. Date on back is 22 April 1996.
EP443
Girls doing jumprope, with gir in the middle jumping. Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse in background.
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…
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.
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.
EP438
Man with hammer and metal item in other hand at anvil. Fire in background. 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.
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.
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…
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.
EP434
Explore park staff posing for picture in front of Hofauger House. Date on back of photograph is 02 November 1992.
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.
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.
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.
EP430
From inside Hofauger House, Rupert Cutler on porch speaking to people gesturing to the right.
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.
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.
EP427
Woman in historical attire stirring cast iron pot in front of fireplace. Date on back is 20 October 1992.
EP426
Group of people standing in front of Hofauger House. (possibly staff) Date on back is 02 November 1992.
EP425
Explore park staff posing for picture in front of Hofauger House. Date on back of photograph is 02 November 1992.
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.)…
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.
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.
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.
EP420
From left to right: Bern Ewart, Gaylord Nelson, Rupert Cutler speaking with man on right.
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”
EP418
Group of individuals in forest looking at map on standing.
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.
EP416
Bern Ewart on left pointing to and looking down at map in Noel Taylor’s hands on the right.
EP415
Noel Taylor on left, Bern Ewart on right with map in hands looking past camera.
EP414
Noel Taylor on the left, Bern Ewart on the right gesturing to the right with map in hand.
EP413
Rupert Cutler and Noel Taylor on the left with Bern Ewart on the right standing in forest.
EP412
Bern Ewart with Noel Taylor in front of gravel trail looking off-camera. Date on back of photograph is 22 March 1991.
EP411
Group of men with wooden planks in front of them. Rupert Cutler in back with Bern Ewart on the right.
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.
EP409
Trees with signs around them. Hofauger House in background.
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…
EP407
Two individuals with backs to camera standing in front of Hofauger House under construction.
EP406
Hofauger House under construction. Cars parked outside house with construction materials in front of house and on porch.
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.
EP404
Camera taking picture of Rupert Cutler sitting down next to Hofauger House. Woman in background working on exterior.
EP403
Hofauger House under construction with people standing in front of porch listening to woman holding a ladder speak.
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.
EP401
From inside Hofauger House, Rupert Cutler on porch speaking to people gesturing to the right.
EP400
Rupert Cutler pointing to maps on right, standing on Hofauger house porch.
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.
EP397
Uncovered Sweat Lodge. Date on back of photograph is 11 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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
EP392
Four men posing for picture (Rupert Cutler second from the left and Bern Ewart on right end)
EP391
Crowd of people with cameras and notebooks standing in front of Red wolf pen watching two individuals inside pen.
EP390
Woman and man holding camera gear walking towards Red wolf pen.
EP389
Metal fenced in Red wolf breeding pen with van on the right. 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.
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.
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.
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”
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…
EP383
Side view of original, unrenovated mountain union church in winter with snow on ground. Date on back of photograph is 23 February 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.
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.
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.
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.
EP378
Group of people looking into pen of Wray Barn. date on back of photograph is 30 June 1993.
EP377
Musicians playing stringed instruments hooked up to mics on Hofauger House porch. 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.
EP375
Woman and Man in historical attire plowing garden plots behind Hofauger House. Date on back of photograph is 16 June 1993.
EP374
Side view of Hofauger House with dirt clearing in front of house with Wray Barn in background.
EP373
Hofauger House with dirt clearing in front.
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.
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.
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.
EP369
Weathered fireplace in Brugh’s Tavern. Writing on back of photograph says “Brugh Tavern original fireplace”
EP368
Rupert Cutler, Noel Taylor, and Bern Ewart speaking with each other.
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”
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”
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”
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.
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.
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.
EP361
Stables on the side of Houtz Barn.
EP360
Houtz Barn with people standing inside. Sign in front of building on right says “Houtz Barn”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EP354
Inside of Mountain Union Church. Pews facing podium. Date on 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.
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.
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…
EP350
Framing of building under construction. Men working on site in background.
EP349
Framing for building. Trucks with construction materials in background.
EP348
Pen at Wray Barn with two pigs lying down. Hofauger House in the background on the right.
EP347
Man at podium 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.
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.
EP344
Woman on left holding feather in hand lifting it towards Rupert Culter on the left bowing his head. People in background watching.
EP343
Boy and girl inside doorway to tarp covered Sweat Lodge smiling at camera. Date on back of photograph is 20 October 1992.
EP342
Group of people standing around Sweat Lodge with fire ignited on wood chips surrounding outside of structure. Forest in background.
EP341
Rupert Cutler on left crouched down with woman on the left lighting wood chips surrounding Sweat Lodge.
EP340
Woman walking through Sweat Lodge with group of people watching her.
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”
EP338
Garden plots behind Hofauger House flourishing. In the middle a man with back to the camera looks at one of the plots.
EP337
View of dug out ground with foundation being laid on. Rock and wood debris surround the site.
EP336
Construction site for small building. Rock debris surrounding site with fence in background.
EP335
Group of people standing around rock and wood debris with ground dug out on the right. Wray Barn in the background.
EP334
Wray Barn from a distance with trees surrounding barn.
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.
EP332
Hofauger House with crowds walking around and away from it. Forest in background. Date on back of photograph is 11 May 1993 .
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.
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.
EP329
Different view of construction site with ground dug out. Forest in background.
EP328
Construction site with ground dug out. Forest in background, down trees and rocks on left in background.
EP327
Man standing in front of construction site with ground dug out. Down trees and forest in background.
CSE002.5
Banquet at High St. Church 1947; Photo taken from balcony area of High St. Baptist down toward pulpit area of the altar.
CSE002.4
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.
CSE002.3
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.
CSE002.2
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.
CSE002.1
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.
CSE001.11
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.
CSE001.10
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.
CSE001.9
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.
CSE001.7
16 May 1951 at High St. Church; Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation; Man giving speech in a graduation robe. Audience sits before him.
EP040
Children interacting with woman dressed in historical attire outside of Sweat Lodge. Man in ball cap is on the left of the woman in historical attire.
EP233
Horses attached to a carriage. Man in Hat and striped shirt next to horses. Two men seated in carriage pulling horses. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP326
Building that looks damaged and abandoned in middle of forest. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP325
Groups of people seated at picnic tables in pavilion eating food with soda cans looking at man standing up in middle speaking. Plates, food, and drinks on table in background. Date on the back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP324
Homes in the background on the right with trucks parked in grass. Mountain in background. Date on back of 14 August 1995.
EP323
Worn stone slab says “Conducted By Roanoke Central Y.M.C.A” Date on back of photograph 14 August 1995.
EP322
Worn stone slab that says “Lucius E. Johnson Camp For Boys” Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP321
Red Chevrolet with driver door opened at stone gate that says “Lucius E. Johnson Camp for Boys” on left.. Sign on right says “Camp Roanoke Roanoke County Parks & Recreation Building tomorrow's parks today” Date on back of photograph is 14 August…
EP320
Reflection of sky and forests on left and right sides in Roanoke river. Date on back of photograph 14 August 1995.
EP319
Rock structure along banks of body of water with trees in the background. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP318
Green canoe paddling behind gray canoe on Roanoke river with trees on left and right of river. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP317
Two women in green canoe paddling on Roanoke river with backs to camera. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP316
Gray canoe in the distance on the Roanoke river. Date on back of photograph 14 August 1995.
EP315
Man in hat standing next to horses smiling at camera. Blacksmith shop in background. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP314
Horses getting set up in front of carriage. Black Smith Shop in background. Individuals surrounding carriage watching scene. Date on the background is 14 August 1995.
EP313
Two horses walking adjacent to carriage on the left.. Trail in background. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP312
On the side of Houtz Barn, man is behind two horses pulling reins looking at camera. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP311
In front of the side of Houtz Barn, man is behind two horses in gear to pull carriage walking them to the left. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP310
People surround a table with hands on table looking at rocks on top of sheets (possibly sign up sheets) of paper. Woman on the right holding water bottle adjusting her glasses.
EP309
Two men in historical attire and hats. Man on the left is folding arms looking at man on right who is fiddling with musket. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995.
EP308
Trees with farm fields on hills in background. Date on back of photograph 28 July 1995.
EP307
Group of individuals in field looking at forest below. Mountains in background. On the left, two vehicles are parked. Date on back of photograph 28 July 1995.
EP306
Biker riding on road. On the left, man with camera watching biker. On the right, people in background are watching and cheering on racers alongside cones on the side. In middle, man holding “Stop/slow” sign with “Stop” side facing camera. Car is…
EP305
Biker riding on road. On the left, two individuals walking dog. On the right, people in background are watching and cheering on racers. In middle, man holding “Stop/slow” sign with “Stop” side facing camera. Car is stopped behind sign.
EP304
Bikers emerging from forest trail with cones directing new path on road. On biker coming out of forest is walking bike. Man on the left watching race. People on right underneath trees watching race.
EP303
Bikers emerging from forest trail with cones directing new path on road. Man on the left watching race.
EP302
Taken behind tree branches from above looking down at trail with tents and people. Sign says “Pedros USA” with Roanoke River in background.
EP301
Bikers emerging from forest trail with orange cones directing new trail on road. On the left, people cheering them on with one individual holding a “Stop/slow” sign with “Slow” facing the camera. On the right man in with camera bag on side of trail.
EP300
Bikers crossing wooden bridge and one biker ahead on trail. People behind shrubbery on left cheering bikers on.
EP299
Biker with back to camera crossing wooden bridge in forest.
EP298
Four bikers on trail in motion. On left and right, individuals are cheering bikers on.
EP297
Close up of biker in glasses with other racers behind him in motion.
EP296
Bikers in race in motion taking off on trail.
EP295
Bikers in race taking off on trail with tents on right.
EP294
Front view of bikers in race lined up getting ready to take off. On right, tent in background.
EP293
Group of bikers in race with tent in background. Bikers stopped looking at something off camera.
EP292
Trees in front of Roanoke River. On the right in background, individual swimming in river.
EP291
Man in hat holding microphone underneath tent with sign outside tent that says “Jamis” People in background.
EP290
Tent on the right set up along trail. People walking on trail. Man in front of tent on right is looking off camera. On the left, people sit in chairs on the grass facing trail.
EP289
People surrounding picnic tables with materials on top of tables. Man on the left with back to camera holding bike.
EP288
People surrounding picnic tables with materials on top of tables. Man on the left with back to camera holding bike.
EP287
Cars parked with individuals sitting or standing around vehicles. Bikes in vehicles or outside of vehicles. Some bikes are laying down.
EP286
Bikers standing next to their bikes speaking and smiling with one another in front of cars. On the right, adjusting bike on top of vehicle in background.
EP285
Wood structure that is open and has roof. Logs underneath wood covering. Forest in background.
EP284
Two men crouched down looking at miniature scale model of Sweat Lodge. Forest in background along with wood structures.
EP283
Two men crouched down around miniature scale model of Sweat Lodge. Dan Abbott on right is looking at man on the left who is holding yellow envelope and looking at model. Forest in background along with wood structures on the left
EP282
Two men crouched down looking at miniature scale model of Sweat Lodge. Man on right is Dan Abbott who is pointing to the model. Man on the left is holding yellow envelope and also pointing at scale model. Forest in background along with wood…
EP281
Geese swimming in marsh with forest and wood fencing in the background.
EP280
Close up of geese swimming in marsh.
EP279
Ducks and geese swimming in marsh in forest with wood fencing on right.
EP278
In Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse, woman on the left in white shirt and khaki shorts speaking with two woman on the right. One in the middle in pink looking down at opened book in her hands. One standing farther to the right is wearing beige. In front of…
EP277
In Houtz Barn, two women in business attire on the left (one in beige and the other in pink) speaking with a woman on right in white shirt and khaki shorts. Behind them, two men in suit jackets looking at the ceiling.
EP276
At blacksmith shop, two woman (one in pink) on the left are speaking with Daniel Young.
EP275
In clearing with forest in the background, Man in historical attire facing woman in pink speaking to him. Men in suit jackets on the right watching interaction.
EP274
In clearing with forest in the background, Close up of man in historical attire next to woman in pink. Hide of animal is seen on the left behind the man. Smoke coming out of pit next to the man.
EP273
In clearing with forest in the background, man on left in historical attire is speaking to group of people in business attire. Next to him is a fire pit with smoke emerging. Flag is hanging in left hand corner. In the middle, a woman in pink is…
EP272
Brugh’s tavern before reconstruction. Sheeting of roof is pulled back, porch is destroyed. Windows are boarded up while exterior wood slats are damaged. Date on back of photograph is 25 May 1995. Writing on back of photo says “Brugh Tavern Bototourt…
EP271
Rapids of Roanoke River. Date on back of photograph 30 May 1995.
EP270
At the Blacksmith shop, Daniel Young in historical attire on left speaking to man and woman. Man has walking stick, woman holding metal tool looking at blacksmith. Date on back of photograph 30 May 1995.
EP269
On the left, a woman looking down at the brochure. Man next to her on right in hat holding a walking stick in forest. Date on back of photograph 30 May 1995.
EP268
Curly Ennis standing holding two banjo-like instruments. Flat instrument laying on basket in front of man. Appears that he is inside a tent.
EP267
Curly Ennis sitting on stool with folk instruments surrounding him and songbook in front of him looking to the right. Flat instrument on his lap.
EP266
Curly Ennis sitting on stool with folk instruments surrounding him and looking down at songbook in front of him. Flat instrument on his lap. Possibly underneath covered pavilion.
EP265
Man in historical attire holding reins to horses on horse drawn carriage on trail smiling at camera.
EP264
Green horse drawn carriage on trail carrying group of people. Woman in visor and man in hat on raised seat
EP263
Trail nestled in forestry with horse drawn carriage emerging onto trail.
EP262
Group of people standing around men in khaki and rubber boots. Most of the crowd are holding cameras taking photos pointed towards the ground. Date on the back of photograph 08 May 1995.
EP261
Man in green hat with leg perched on hill speaking to group of people sitting down. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP260
Shot from higher ground, a group of people in forest listening to man in green hat. Small puddle of water in middle of area. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP259
Nikon camera on the left with bag of fish on the top right. Woman in background with binoculars. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP258
Man in green hat and glasses smiling at camera with someone off camera holding bag of fish in front of man smiling. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP257
Man on the left in green hat and red button up looking into viewfinder of camera taking a picture of girl on the right holding up a bag containing a fish. Group of people with backs to camera looking towards body of water in background. Date on back…
EP256
Algae part of body of water with group of people on opposite side in background. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995
EP255
Body of water with group of people on opposite side. Forest in background. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP254
Man in green hat holding clear, jelly like substance in one hand and net in the other. People barely in frame surround him. Body of water in background. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP253
Group of people on the left looking at ground while a man in rubber thigh high gear and net in hand on the right faces them. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP252
Man in hat and red shirt with backpack looking into viewfinder of camera facing the left. Algae part of body of water in background. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP251
Algae part of water against shore backed up to forest. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP250
In forest group of people with back packs and hats are looking at man in khaki outfit and green hat looking towards the sky. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP249
Individual on left walking along path against body of water. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP248
Two men in khaki outfits and green hats are wearing backpacks talking to one another with lake in background. Man on left is looking down at clipboard. Man on right has back to camera. Two people with backs to camera standing on the left. Date on…
EP247
Two men in khaki outfits and green hats are wearing backpacks talking to one another with lake in background. Two people with backs to camera standing on the left. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP246
Man on the right has arm extended towards group of people barely in frame on the left. Man in the middle is smiling looking at man on the right. Door to building open behind them. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP245
Man looking at woman on the right both in vibrant tops. On the left, people are walking into the doorway of building. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP244
Man in straw hat and checkered button up with tool in his hand looking down at anvil.
EP243
Two canoes along bank of river. On the left, a woman in hat and purple shorts is looking at woman in sunglasses stepping into green canoe. In the background, another individual is hunched over by silver canoe. Date on back of photograph is 14 August…
EP242
Close up of group of people standing outside Blacksmith shop watching Daniel Young weld something. Sign on right says “Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shop” Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP241
Groups of people standing outside Blacksmith and Wheelwright shop. Sign that says “Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shop” in front of building. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP240
Children and woman smiling in front of horses. Boy in middle raising his hand looking off camera.
EP239
Green canoe in grass with Roanoke River and trees on opposite side in background. Date on back of photograph is 14 August 1995
EP238
Three children on the left looking at horses attached to raised seating with motorized wheels. Woman in striped shorts petting horses. Wray Barn in background.
EP237
Horses with blinders and reins.
EP236
Rear of horse drawn carriage being pulled by man leading horses and two men in carriage controlling reins. Houtz Barn in background. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP235
Horses attached to a carriage. Man in Hat and striped shirt next to horses adjusting blinders. Two men seated in carriage pulling horses. Date on back of photograph is 08 May 1995.
EP234
Horse drawn carriage with man in striped shirt and hat walking away from carriage.
EP232
Man in red ball cap, back towards camera speaking to a group of bikers in race.
EP231
Man in white button up and glasses looking down at notepad taking notes. Man on the right in green cap is speaking to man taking notes. Behind them is a banner that reads “Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway” Two individuals behind them seated talking…
EP230
Van that says “10 News” on back with rear window popped open. Sign that says “Site of future regional information center” with group of people at tent behind sign. Date on back of photograph is 24 April 1995.
EP229
Tent with tables set up. Boxes underneath tables and individuals seated behind tables. On the left, group of people are chatting. On the right, a sign that says “Explore Park Forestry Education Area.” Date on back of photograph is 24 April 1995.
EP228
Musicians with instruments under covering with speakers on the side. Woman in purple speaks to woman in hat and blue romper. On the left in background is an event with a sign that’s unreadable in distance. On the left is an arrangement of tables…
EP227
On the left, tables with local products. Sign that says “Products in harmony with nature and good health… since 1956” White van with blue streak in background. On the right, a blue tent staked to ground containing lawn chairs. Date on back of…
EP226
White van with blue streak along middle on gravel road approaching crowds of people near picnic tables behind trees. Sign on the left reads “Welcome to Earth Day”
EP225
On the left, a car is departing with a car approaching or possibly parked on side of road. On the right a sign that says “Welcome to Earth Day” and another sign that says “To ensure the safety of our livestock and historic buildings Pets and Smoking…
EP224
Ticket booth with woman smiling at camera from window with basket in hand and brochures next to her. Golf cart on the right in background. Date on back of photograph is 24 April 1995
EP223
Bikers with backs facing camera in race. Dust from trail surrounds crowd. Two individuals standing to the left on grass watch as racers depart.
EP222
Ticket booth in middle of road with red vehicle parked on the left. Two individuals walking towards booth with attendant leaning over window to greet them. Car driving off and car approaching in background. On the right of picture is a sign that says…
EP221
Two individuals loading into white Ford Van with Blue streak across middle. Man in ball cap and red vest assisting loading process. Mountains and other vehicles in background. Date on back of photograph is 24 April 1995.
EP220
Fence surrounding road. Red sedan stopped while passengers speak with woman on outside of the passenger window in red vest. Date on back of photograph is 24 April 1995
EP218
Men in business attire walking away from Hofauger House and Wray Barn. Rupert Cutler on left with man in lighter suit on the right holding yellow envelope.
EP219
Road leading to Explore Park with Parking lot full of cars past field in background. Sign on the right says “Explore Park 1 mile” “General Admission: Adults $4.00 Students $2.50 No pets allowed” “Information” date on back of photograph is 24 April…
EP217
From left to right: children petting horse, woman in striped shorts and windbreaker jacket holding child’s jacket petting mane of horse.
EP216
Pen behind Wray Barn full of hay with fencing in background.
EP215
Group of people with yellow envelopes. Man on far left is Rupert Cutler. Next to him is Eddie Goode in historical attire. Behind them is a group of people looking at wall of Wray Barn.
EP214
Man on right in suit jacket standing outside of fence in front of sign that says “Hofauger Farmstead” Inside fence are two individuals looking at Hofauger House in background.
EP213
Horse drawn carriage with two individuals seated inside pulling horses. Houtz Barn in the background with some individuals roaming premises.
EP212
Group of children in historical attire holding sticks looking at boy in the middle with arms out. Kemps Ford School House is in background with two individuals chatting in doorway.
EP211
Rupert Cutler at podium with map leaning against podium. On the left, Dan Abbott with back facing camera walking away from picnic table with Native American traditional items/replicas
EP210
Rupert Cutler at podium with map leaning against podium. On the left, Dan Abbott in Native American attire next to a picnic table with Native American traditional items/replicas.
EP209
Side view of Rupert Cutler speaking and pointing to his right.
EP208
Ticket booth/ entrance to park. Red car on the left is parked. On the right, two individuals are speaking with booth attendant. Sign on book says “Tickets: Park Visitors Enter Here” Date on back of photograph is 24 April 1995
EP207
Damaged, abandoned building with two vehicles on the right and a for sale sign in front of building. Date on back of photograph is 19 April 1995
EP206
Damaged, abandoned building with two vehicles on the right and a for sale sign in front of building. Date on back of photograph is 19 April 1995
EP205
Damaged, abandoned building with Posted sign on door. Date on the back of photograph is 19 April 1995
EP204
Woman in red coat holding board up facing individuals surrounded at a picnic table. Houtz Barn in background. Date on the back of photograph is 18 April 1995.
EP203
On the left a man in glasses stands at podium with map in front of podium. On the right, a man in a hat is holding up two large maps of Explore Park.
EP202
Kimberly Burnette in historical attire is at spinning wheel sitting on bench on porch of Haufauger House. To the left of her is an array of yarn. To the right, a man in tie is looking down watching the scene with a woman on the far right doing the…
CSE001.6
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 (A.V. Mundy) sitting in the background; Sidney J. Phillips is the man sitting next to the woman.
Man giving a speech in a graduation robe. There are two men and a woman (A.V. Mundy) sitting in the background; Sidney J. Phillips is the man sitting next to the woman.
CSE001.5
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 (A.V. Mundy) sitting in the background.
Man giving a speech in graduation attire. There are two men (Sidney J. Phillips to far left) and a woman (A.V. Mundy) sitting in the background.
CSE001.4
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. A.V. Mundy, not in…
Graduate (man) shaking hands with president, Sidney J. Phillips, in graduation attire. Other graduates in the background walking across the stage. A.V. Mundy, not in…
CSE001.3
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. A.V. Mundy, not in graduation clothes, hands diploma to man.
Graduate (man) shaking hands with president, Sidney J. Phillips, in graduation attire. A.V. Mundy, not in graduation clothes, hands diploma to man.
CSE001.2
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.
Graduate (woman) shaking hands with other woman on stage. Graduate is wearing white. Graduate passed man in graduation robe and cap.
CSE001.1
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.
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.
EP201
Facing towards Houtz Barn is a group of individuals, some in business attire seated at or standing around picnic table, those in casual wear standing to the right with yellow folders in hand. Some people are entering the Barn. Dan Abbott in Native…
EP200
Dan Abbott in Native American garb speaking to a group of individuals seated at a picnic table in suits. Woman in red in the background is carrying an umbrella. Woman on the left in the background is in jeans listening to Abbott. To the right of the…
EP199
Man in gray jumpsuit and sunglasses looking up at opened barn doors of building (possibly Houtz Barn).
EP198
Two men crouched down over a blanket spread with various weapons and spear points. Man on the left is touching a bat-like weapon with pen and paper underneath him, while Dan Abbott is on the right is holding the object.
EP197
Native American weapon (similar to design of hammer) with feathers and leather bag on blanket underneath weapon.
EP196
Bowl of incense with feathers coming out of leather wrap perched on log.
EP195
Native American accessory attached to stick over fire with smoke ascending.
EP194
Woven basket and ceramic pots/vases in background. Animal hide blanket in background with logs and woven basket.
EP193
On a blanket is a bowel with sticks and wool in background, animal hide with spear on top of it, on the right is a red cloth with cat like object on top of cloth.
EP192
Native American traditional accessories hanging in trees.
EP191
Native American traditional costume piece hanging on stick running from tree.
EP190
Native American traditional attire headdress in a tree.
EP189
Two men on left in Native American traditional garb speaking to an man, a girl in a ballcap, and boy in a ballcap on the right.
EP188
Red vehicle with opened truck in front of administrative buildings on right. Another trailer on the left with United Van Lines truck in front of building. Individual walking onto ramp carrying something towards trailers.
EP187
Graveled road leading to double wide trailer with red vehicle, bobcat machine, and United Van Lines truck in background.
EP186
United Van lines truck on right with double wide trailer in middle. Woman standing in front of building. Bobcat machine on the left next to red vehicle. Gravel in the front of scene.
EP185
Sign that says “Virginia’s Explore Park” with hay and pumpkin decor underneath sign.
EP184
Man in straw hat and fishing vest standing outside canoe along banks of Roanoke River smiling past camera holding what he caught on the right and two bottles on the left.
EP183
Roanoke River with sky reflecting on water. Mountains in the background with summer trees lining the river.
EP182
Man in white shirt and green cap casting his fishing line to the right. Roanoke River and bridge connecting the road in background.
EP181
Man in green cap is holding fish in left hand, turning around smiling at camera with fishing line in right hand. On the Roanoke River.
EP180
Man in green cap is casting his line while sitting in canoe along Roanoke River.
EP179
Man in straw hat and fishing vest is sitting in canoe smiling at camera while holding bottle in one hand, other hand out. Roanoke River in background.
EP178
On the right, man in green cap is reeling in fishing line that is cast to the left. In the background, man in fishing vest on board silver canoe is looking back at man in green cap while his line is cast in front of him on the Roanoke River.
EP177
Man in green cap with canoe in marsh next to him. He is fishing in shallow part of Roanoke River. Man in background casting his line to the right.
EP176
Rapid current of Roanoke River with mountains and trees in the background. Trees are golden color suggesting late summer/early fall.
EP175
Man in green cap standing in shallow part of Roanoke River fishing on the right of picture. Green canoe on the left is lodged in the marsh.
EP174
Roanoke River with mountains in the background covered by green trees.
EP173
Man in green cap fishing to the left of canoe on the Roanoke river.
EP172
On the Roanoke River: Man in green cap looking to the right. Man in separate canoe on the left adjusting something.
EP171
Man with green ballcap and sunglasses paddling on Roanoke river. Man in another canoe on the right in the distance.
EP170
Canoes on bank of Roanoke River with man in fishing attire on left of picture.
EP169
Canoe on bank of Roanoke River with the river in the background.
EP168
Man in red coat and hat with unreadable logo on it is smiling at camera with orchard behind him.
EP167
Man in white shirt walking down dirt road that has been dug up. Man on left in overalls with dug up trees to the left. Date on back of photograph is 15 April 1994
EP166
Group of teenagers and children raking dirt path in forested area. Date on back of photograph is 05 April 1993.
EP165
Wooden bridge connecting gravel trail.
EP164
Two men operating cameras directed at man at podium on porch of Houtz Barn. Date on back of photograph is July 1994.
EP163
Group of children standing in front of man in white shirt with the log cabin part of Hofauger Farmstead in background. Date on back of photograph is 12 August 1994.
EP162
In clearing of forest a man in red shirt, jeans, and hat is pointing past camera with group of people dressed in business attire listening to him.
EP161
Children surrounding two women huddled around scarecrow. Possibly building scarecrow in this photo. Boy in background leaning against T shaped sticks meant to hold scarecrow. Date on back of photograph is 28 June 1993.
EP160
Crowd of people looking towards podium on porch of Houtz Barn.
EP159
Man holding bird with gloved hand speaking to a group of children. Date on the back of photograph is 29 October 1991
EP158
Two men in Native American attire. Man in front is wearing lighter colors while man in back is in darker attire.
EP157
Man in hat and historical attire passing a banjo to the child to his right. Group of children in matching blue shirts are sitting in a circle watching the scene.
EP156
Two individuals working on a project with blanket and wooden pieces surrounding them (possibly a totem pole) Date on back of photograph is 28 June 1993.
EP155
Woman in historical attire standing next to Dan Abbott in Native American traditional garb. They are looking at a group of children seated looking off camera. Leaves on ground suggest it is shortly after fall season.
EP154
Man in suit speaking with woman in white lab coat. Students in background looking at foundation of Wray Barn. Date on back of photograph is 23 November 1992. Writing on back says “Students at Wray Barn 1850 Franklin Co; in process of being rebuilt.”
EP153
Construction of Wray Barn with Hofauger House in background. Group of people with backs to camera on right side of picture. Date on the back of photograph is 04 December 1992. Writing on back says “by Rupert Cutler” with typed message taped on back…
EP152
Man in blue polo on left of photo is holding up a map (possibly of the park) and speaking to a group of people. In the background are individuals with binoculars looking at speaker. Date on back of photograph is 09 September 1991.
EP151
Construction of underground section of building. Date on the back of photograph is 26 May 1994.
EP150
Woman and man looking at beams in the ceiling. Woman on the left holding a notepad. Man on the right pointing above them. Date on back of photograph is 12 August 1994