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| Title | National Park Centennial |
| Date | 1972 |
| Description | Photograph shows a band and dancers on a raised stage in front of a crowd at the National Park Centennial celebration in 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 a 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 |
Doughton Park (N.C.)
National Parks Centennial People Photographs |
| Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |
