Reunion of past Vogel employees

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Georgia State Parks in 2006, Vogel State Park is holding a reunion of past seasonal employees. All past employees and their families are invited to attend this June 10, 2006 event. The program will be held in the park group shelter beginning at 11am. Activities will include a covered dish lunch, story telling, and fun for the family. This coincides with the Kid's Fishing Rodeo held during the morning. This will be a great opportunity to introduce the children or grandchildren to the wonders of Vogel State Park.

The park staff is looking forward to meeting those intrepid souls who helped make Vogel what it is today. The employee is expected to come armed with stories of fun and frustration.

The five Stanley Brothers from Copperhill, Tennessee were lifeguards throughout the late 1940's and 1950's. They tell of hitchhiking to the park every May, working all summer and hitchhiking home after Labor Day. They so looked forward to seeing the green trees and mountains that just didn't exist at home. They would meet girls, call square dances, and have a world of fun all summer long.

Stories such as this are what the park is attempting to preserve. The park is looking for old photos of days gone by as well. These will be included in future park museum exhibits.

Do you remember the miniature train ride, or the sailboats on the lake, or the evening square dances? Did you meet your love at the park during a summer romance? Tell your story. It will bring back a flood of wonderful memories.

The lunch will be covered dish so bring your favorite creation. The Vogel Volunteers will provide refreshment, fried chicken and paper products. Past Vogel employees are encouraged to give the park a call at 706-745-2628 if they plan to attend.Vogel, operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is located 11 miles South of Blairsville on US Highway 129. Spread the word so the 75th anniversary can be celebrated in style. For further information contact David Foot, Park Manager be calling the park or vogel@alltel.net