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Welcome! Our non-profit organization is dedicated to the preservation of the history of the construction of the Fontana Dam and to honoring the people of Western North Carolina who gave up their homes, land and way of life so that World War II could be won. The power generated at Fontana enabled the accelerated production of the nuclear material needed to complete the Atomic Bombs. The communities of Proctor, Judson, Bushnell and Japan were destroyed and 6000 residents were forced to relocate and re-establish their livelihoods during this difficult time in American history. These citizens used their ingenuity, creativity and tenacity to reinvent themselves and begin a new life.
We honor this contribution with the creation of the "Proctor Revival". This site will be used to recapture this era depicting this time through dramatic interpretation with an ongoing play which would be ”acted out” on site much like Historic Williamsburg, VA. Using 40’s era sets, clothing, vehicles and technology participants would relive history by visiting. Archives such as photographs, documents and antiques would be housed in a museum setting.
The visitor would experience hands on activities with interactive learning opportunities having to do with history, science and the environment as well as participation in drama, music and various other areas of awareness. While providing jobs, economic growth and educational opportunities the site would nurture a healing of the hearts and minds of the descendants of those who were adversely affected by this event while sharing this patriotic story with the world.
It is with great hope and anticipation that you will consider lending financial support to this worthwhile project.
The Clementine Cove Association
GREAT (Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team)
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