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From the U.S. Department of Labor Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, Read More…
The American Pickers are excited to return to West Virginia! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in March 2023. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, Read More…
The Little Kanawha Valley Christian School located at Brooksville, WV celebrated with a Fall Festival on Friday, October 28th. The children had a full day of fun and learning combined as they went from several different activities throughout the day. A few highlights of the day included the making of cornmeal and apple juice, Civil Read More…
Mr. Robert Bonar was my High School Principal for my freshman through senior year, as well as I recall. I spoke with a class mate yesterday at The Fall Fest on the Wayne Underwood Field, and together we agreed that Mr. Bonar was one of those people that you never wanted to disappoint. (Though I’m Read More…
In Recognition of 100 years of Calhoun High School football The Calhoun County Historical Society will be hosting a Display of Memorabilia from Calhoun’s County High School. A major portion of this display is from the Robert F. Bonar Collection. The museum will be open on Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Read More…
In preparation for The 1982 Foundation’s Fall Festival, we’d like to set up a display of Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department History. If anyone has photos, souvenirs or other items they’d care to share, please contact Shari Johnson at (304)377-6036 by phone or text, or email talk2shari@gmail.com.
Mark your calendar for October 1 for the 2nd Annual Fall Festival. This year we will be celebrating the history and heritage of Calhoun County. We will be looking for folks who make applesauce, jerky, blacksmiths, honey products, molasses, maple syrup, soap making and any other type of heritage product/demonstration……and bluegrass pickers. Also, we will Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.7% for March 2022, breaking the all-time record for the lowest unemployment rate recorded in state history for the 6th consecutive month. “West Virginia has been around for a long time – over 158 years. To set an all-time state Read More…
Candace DeLong – WVU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent – Hampshire County History of Victory Gardens Americans accomplished truly amazing feats with their wartime gardens. Uncle Sam challenged Americans to self-sufficiency and growing vegetables, and this challenge was met and surpassed with great success. The idea was originally established by the Wilson administration Read More…
