To Create Shenandoah National Park, Virginia Evicted Hundreds of Families

When Shenandoah National Park was dedicated in the 1930s, it was hailed as a triumph of conservation — a national park close to the Nation’s Capital, offering natural beauty and tourism potential. But behind the postcard-perfect image was a deeper story of displacement and sacrifice. To create the park, the Commonwealth of Virginia used eminent domain to force hundreds of families from their mountain homes and turn the land over to the federal government. ABOUT THE SERIES “Boundary Stones” is an animated history series from WETA which brings the rich histories of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia to life. Using historic photos and archival footage, “Boundary Stones” tells the stories of the past: pivotal events, strange-but-true tales, and the myths and legends from the DMV. From Black history to unique D.C. protests, true crime to civil rights, and more — “Boundary Stones” is your home for D.C. history. Watch more DC History videos:    • Boundary Stones - Washington DC Area Histo...   Read more DC History at our Boundary Stones website: https://boundarystones.weta.org/ Follow on Boundary Stones on social:   / boundary_stones   Subscribe to WETA's newsletter for the latest releases and recommendations! https://weta.org/about/publications/n... Follow WETA on social: Facebook:   / wetatvfm   Instagram:   / wetatvfm