The Nation's First
New Deal Community

A NEW DEAL COMMUNITY

ELEANOR'S LITTLE VILLAGE

Arthurdale was the nation’s first New Deal Community and a passion project of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Often called “Eleanor’s Little Village," she visited here 33 times and was intimately involved with the community. Arthurdale Heritage was formed in 1985 to preserve the legacy of this important community.

exhibitions

VISIT

exhibition

CURRENT EXHIBITS

about-us

RENT OUR SPACE

directions

DIRECTIONS TO
ARTHURDALE

become-a-member-button

BECOME A MEMBER

visit-image

VISIT

exhibitions

CURRENT
EXHIBITS

about-us

RENT OUR
SPACE

directions

DIRECTIONS TO
ARTHURDALE

become-a-member-button

BECOME A
MEMBER

UPCOMING EVENTS

image001
Monday - April 21

At Home in the Appalachian Literary Universe

Join us for an evening of reading and discussion with Ann Pancake, Robert Gipe, Neema Avashia, and Glenn Taylor from 7-9pm. Free, but please pre-register!

LEARN MORE
Mug Rug Classes (3)
Tuesday - April 22

Mug Rug Weaving Class

Learn how to weave a mug rug with instructor Kendyl Bostic! This class is for ages 8+ and adults. Click here to register!

LEARN MORE
Blacksmithing Workshop
Saturday - April 26

Blacksmithing Workshop

Learn the basics of blacksmithing with instructor Tim "Beard" Hibbs in Arthurdale's historic Forge in a day-long workshop! Click here to register today.

LEARN MORE