SALEM, Ore. – The Forest History Center received an Educational Award from the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Legacy group in September. The group held its annual meeting at the Oregon Department of Forestry Headquarters in Salem where the History Center is located. The national CCC Legacy group presents this award annually to recognize individuals and groups for their work preserving CCC history.

This year’s CCC Legacy Educational Group Award was presented to Alan Maul, the Forest History Center’s Coordinator, along with other volunteer staff. They were recognized not just for their efforts to continue the CCC legacy in Oregon, but also for the work they do to interpret that legacy for the public.

“It was very interesting to talk to people from around the country about the CCC. Some I had communicated with through email or phone, and it was nice to meet them in person,” said Alan.

At a separate event, Alan Maul was presented with the Historic Preservation Medal by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. This is the most prestigious preservation award the national society presents to individuals who have done extraordinary volunteer work in historic preservation.

Alan says, “One of the interesting things about working at the Forest History Center is you never know who is going to come through the door or when that phone rings, who is going to be on the other end of the line.”

Alan’s passion for preserving Oregon’s forest history and his determination and commitment to the creation of a place to collect that history can be seen at the Forest History Center located on the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Salem Campus, 2600 State Street.

The CCC Legacy is a non-profit organization dedicated to research, preservation, and education to promote a better understanding of the CCC and its continuing contribution to American life and culture. More information is available at http://www.ccclegacy.org/.

The Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children. More information is available at https://www.dar.org/.

The Forest History Center is staffed and operated by volunteers, and funded through donations and grants.

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