Driving Through Time - The Digital Blue Ridge Parkway
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| Title | National Park Centennial |
| Date | 1972 |
| Description | Photograph features a band on a raised stage during the National Park Centennial celebration at Doughton Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Taken by Bruce in 1972. |
| Commentary | The world's first national park, Yellowstone, was established on March 1, 1872. It was decided to celebrate the centennial of Yellowstone nationwide and the National Parks Centennial Commission was established to plan many events in different national parks. This performance is an example of one of the celebrations. |
| Location |
Location Name: Doughton Park Parkway Milepost: 241.0
Latitude: 36.40596
Longitude: -81.17425 |
| Creator Individual | Bruce |
| Tags |
Alleghany County (N.C.)
Anniversaries Doughton Park (N.C.) National Parks Centennial People Photographs |
| Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |
