THE PROJECT
Company 1433 was one of the Civilian Conservation Corps’ segregated camps, built in the 1930s in the Okefenokee Swamp. For nearly a decade, young African American men labored to build roads, firebreaks, and park infrastructure that shaped the landscape we know today. Their story — of resilience, skill, and stewardship — has long been overlooked.
The Company 1433 Project works to preserve and share this history, connecting the archival record with the memories of descendants and the communities that continue to live in the swamp’s shadow. By uncovering the past, we honor the labor of those who came before us and highlight the ongoing fight to protect the Okefenokee as one of America’s great wild places.
WHAT WE DO
Archival Research
Along with the Digital Library of Georgia, regional and national archives, we are locating, digitizing, and making publicly available records that document the life and work of Company 1433.
Community Engagement
Through community archiving days, oral history interviews, and public programs, we are preserving living memory and ensuring local voices guide this work.
Education
We are developing lesson plans, VR/360 field trips, and classroom resources for Georgia teachers, bringing Company 1433’s history into school classrooms.
Exhibitions & Media
By creating online exhibition and immersive digital experiences, we aim to tell this story through multiple formats that reach diverse audiences.
Images courtesy of The United States National Archives and Records Administration, Records Group 35.
WHY IT MATTERS
Company 1433’s story is more than local history. It is a story about African American labor, land stewardship, and resilience. It is a story about the Okefenokee Swamp — one of the most biologically rich wetlands in North America — and the people who built the foundation for its protection. By preserving and sharing this history, we connect the past with today’s efforts to safeguard both cultural memory and the natural world.
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