WEST VIRGINIA
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Past Events 2009
State: West Virginia Town:
Arthurdale
Location: Arthurdale Center Hall
Title of the Event: New Deal Festival
Date of Event: July 10-12, 2009
Contact Name: Theresa Marthey
Contact info:
ahi@arthurdaleheritage.org
Type of event: The 2009 New Deal Festival is July 10-12, 2009 in
Arthurdale WV. It will feature great food, new exhibits in the New Deal
Homestead Museum, artisan demonstrations, local artisan craft market,
the Arthurdale Heritage Craft Shop, local musician performances, a visit
from Eleanor Roosevelt, haywagon rides, and much more!
http://arthurdaleheritage.org
Past Events 2008
*"See CCC
Legacy website, 75th Anniversary then click on “National News” and select
West Virginia."
*The West
Virginia State Historic Preservation Office has been awarded $100,000
from Preserve America to develop statewide thematic tours to encourage
heritage tourism in communities across the state. The Preservation Alliance
of West Virginia’s Cultural Heritage Development Program will be the lead
partner with the SHPO in implementing two themes—New Deal resources and
Historic Theaters. Other groups involved in this fantastic partnership
activity include the Civil Wart Task Force, Main Street West Virginia and a
broad range of state agencies, non-profits, and local and regional
partners. This sounds quite comprehensive, valuable for all—a real win-win
winner! Contact: Martha Ballman 304)345- 6005 or
mballman@pawv.org
* West Virginia New Deal Conference—75th Anniversary Oct. 24-26, 2008 Contact Melissa May 304) 363-3030 or director@prickettsfort.org for information.
* Oct. 24-26 West Virginia New Deal Conference
1933-2008 will be held in Elkins, WV. For information about it contact
Melissa May at 304-363-3030 or
director@prickettsfort.org The Program is scheduled as follows:
Elkins, West Virginia October 24 – 26, 2008
Sponsored by the West Virginia Association of Museums
Friday, October 24
Randolph County Community Art Center
10:00 – 11:30 Registration
11:45 – 1:00 Kick Off Luncheon and Key Note
Appalachian New Deal Jerry Bruce Thomas, Shepherd University
1:15 – 2:00 CCC and State Parks Bob Beanblossom, WVSP
2:15 – 3:00 CCC and National Forest Areas Rob Whetsell, Historian
3:15 – 4:00 Conducting New Deal Research Larry Sypolt, WVU
4:00 – 6:00 Break
6:00 – 9:00 Dinner and Opening Reception for
Exhibit: The New Deal in West Virginia
Saturday, October 25
Homestead School
9:00 – 10:00 Registration
10:15 – 11:00 New Deal Buildings and Structures Bryan Ward, SHPO
11:15 – 12:00 West Virginia Homesteads Chelley Depp Tygart Valley Homestead
Heather Dalton, Arthurdale
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch with Homesteaders
1:15 – 2:00 West Virginia Post Office Murals John Cuthbert, WVU
2:15 – 3:00 Blanche Lazelle Bob Bridges, WVU
3:15 – 4:00 Federal Music Project & Outhouses Gerry Milnes, Augusta Heritage
Center
4:00 – 6:00 Break
6:00 – 9:00 Dinner and New Deal Film Festival
OLD BRICK PLAYHOUSE
Sunday, October 26
Self Guided Tours of New Deal Attractions
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