Ranger Ginny was our host for the tour and she made Herbert and Lou Hoover just come alive (she must be a great history teacher). We were bused down to the camp and were able to get into 2 of the buildings.
Rapidan Camp was Herbert Hoover’s Summer White House. (It was actually the predecessor to today’s Camp David.) Both Hoovers’ loved the outdoors and initially they were happy to have a tent here but the Secret Service were adamant on a house since they felt they could not protect the president in a tent.
When the house was built, they wanted as little of the landscape disturbed. Notice the rock and trees:






We also found out that the area we looked for the community school was correct however it was moved quite a few years ago and is now the ranger station. The school was originally started by the Hoovers. After Mrs. Hoover died, they found that she sponsored a number of these children through college.
And we came home to find Elliot with his “friends” in the sun.

We have had a great time talking with many of the folks in the campground. We met some fellow Escapees and some ham radio operators (and families). I just love hearing people’s stories…
And another great campfire evening – much warmer than the last couple!!!
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