Honoring the Legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Rock
County
The 2021 History in the Park celebration spotlighted a remarkable chapter in American history: the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Rock County, Wisconsin. The featured presentation was delivered by Roger J. Moore, author and historian, whose research into the CCC has enriched both local and national understanding of the program’s impact.
Moore’s talk drew from his recently completed book, The Civilian Conservation Corps in Rock County, Wisconsin, developed in collaboration with Ruth Ann Montgomery. Copies of the book were available at the event, and Moore graciously signed copies for attendees.
Before settling in Verona, Wisconsin, Moore served as an American History teacher in the Scottsdale, Arizona school district and spent many seasons as an interpretive ranger in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. His hands-on experiences with the U.S. Forest Service sparked a deep interest in the CCC, leading to his first book, The Civilian Conservation Corps in Arizona’s Rim Country.
Prior to retirement, Moore was honored as American History Teacher of the Year by the Arizona chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)—a testament to his passion and dedication to historical education.
After completing the Rock County book, Moore reached out to Ruth Ann Montgomery to make a donation in support of local preservation efforts. At her recommendation, he generously donated 39 copies of the book to the Evansville Grove Society, where each copy was sold as a fundraiser. The proceeds went directly to support the Grove Society’s mission of historical stewardship.
