Darlene Bolyard: Executive Director
A native of Arthurdale, Darlene is deeply invested in her community and leaving a lasting legacy. After receiving a BA in International Studies and Economics from West Virginia University and a MBA from Emory University, she had a successful career in brand management for Chattam Consumer Products and the Kellogg Corporation. Darlene then founded Things Gone By, Inc.; an international business specializing in European Antiques and Decorative Arts. She returned to Arthurdale in the late 1990s and joined the board of Arthurdale Heritage. After serving as a passionate volunteer and Board Treasurer, she became Executive Director in 2017. In her free time, Darlene loves to travel, spend time with her family, and raise goats.
Elizabeth Satterfield: Curator and Director of Education
Elizabeth grew up exploring historic sites and natural wonders throughout the Mountain State of West Virginia. These trips instilled a deep love and appreciation in her for the history and people of West Virginia. Elizabeth grew up near Independence just ten miles away from Arthurdale. In college, she pursued a BA in history at West Virginia University, then went on to receive dual Master's in Public History and Public Administration from WVU in 2021. As our Curator and Director of Education, Elizabeth creates new exhibitions, manages and digitizes the archival collection, and expands educational programming. In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys spending time outdoors, working on her family's small farm, and playing with her cats Clarice and Sylvie.
Tabatha Bottini: Craft Shop Manager
Tabatha is a West Virginia native, born and raised in Morgantown, WV. She attended WVU for Visual Arts, but her love of animals led me to veterinary medicine where she spent 7 years working in administrative management. Outside of work she loves to spend time with her friends and family, running her small e-commerce business (Gold Dust Studios), traveling, making art, and being outdoors. She currently lives in Bruceton Mills with her husband, Tony, their two children, Isabella and Zander, and their three cats: Ziggy, Zeppelin, and Dub!
Katharine Donnelly: Program Assistant
Born and raised in Morgantown, Katharine has had a lifelong passion for history. She earned her BA in History from Fairmont State University and her MA in History from Norwich University. She worked at Prickett’s Fort State Park for six years and is excited to now be a part of the Arthurdale team. In addition to working on her second Masters in Museum Administration, Katharine enjoys gardening, sewing and textile arts (especially historical and vintage fashion), and spending time with her six cats, two dogs, chickens, and ducks.
Kendyl Bostic: AFNHA AmeriCorps Member
Kendyl has been interested in the world around her since she was young and spent her days wandering the woods near her home and reading books on every subject. Though she grew up near Charleston, West Virginia, she traveled to the University of Arizona for her undergraduate degree where she majored in Global Studies, French, and Arabic. Upon completing her BA, she returned to West Virginia and became an AmeriCorps member with the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area. Living and working in Arthurdale has been a wonderful experience for her so far, as she has been able to learn a great deal about the local history while also teaching art classes and working on community projects. In her spare time, Kendyl enjoys hiking, reading, doing fiber arts projects like weaving and sewing, and spending time with her cat, Hubble. In the future, she hopes to obtain a Master’s degree in Art Education and pursue a career as a museum educator.
Corissa Nazarewycz: Summer Intern
Shelby
Shelby is the office dog who is very good at greeting people and testing the treats we sell in our craft shop. Keep an eye out for Shelby when you stop by Arthurdale!