African American CCC’s of Company F-2, Alto Pass Presentation by Kay Rippelmeyer
Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/08/2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Giant City State Park
Categories
MAKANDA, IL –Head out to Giant City State Park on Saturday, November 8th from 1-2 pm, to learn about the
African American CCC’s that were stationed in Alto Pass, Illinois. Local historian and author, Kay
Rippelmeyer, will discuss the important impact that company F-2 had on the land and people of southern
Illinois. To register or for more information, please call the Giant City Visitors Center at 618-457-4836.
Giant City State Park is administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The mission of the IDNR
is to manage, conserve and protect Illinois’ natural, recreational and cultural resources, further the public’s
understanding and appreciation of those resources, and promote the education, science and public safety of
.