Kayla Haiskell Receives Second Annual Thomas Davis Scholarship

July 28, 2009

Kayla Haiskell, of Reedsville, received the second annual Thomas Davis Scholarship at Arthurdale Heritage’s New Deal Festival on July 11th.    The $1,000 award was presented by three of Davis’ granddaughters.…

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2009 New Deal Festival THANKS YOU!

July 14, 2009

Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. and the New Deal Festival planning committee thanks you for your support of the New Deal Festival.  We had a great turn out and hope all of…

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2009 New Deal Festival Schedule of Events

July 8, 2009

FRIDAY, JULY 10 1:00  Tea with Eleanor Roosevelt  (this event is full) 5:00 p.m. – Arthurdale High School Reunion & 75th Anniversary Dinner ($18 reservations only), 8:00 p.m. – Old-Time…

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Thank You, Charity Auction Supporters

May 5, 2009

Arthurdale Heritage sponsored the community’s annual yard sale Saturday, May 2, followed by a Charity Auction on Sunday. Ray Frankhouser and his assistant, Jim Paugh, were guest auctioneers. The money…

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State Journal/WBOY: Busy Weekend in Arthurdale

May 4, 2009

Arthurdale received some coverage yesterday in the State Journal and WBOY about the community yard sale and auction.  Busy Weekend in Arthurdale The Arthurdale Heritage holds annual events. Story by…

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Smithsonian Magazine Booklet advertises Arthurdale

April 30, 2009

Deb Miller sent this in to share with us: If you get the Smithsonian magazine, then you probably already saw the “Heritage Culture” booklet that was glued into the May…

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March Blacksmithing Classes

March 9, 2009

The popular blacksmithing classes sponsored by Arthurdale Heritage are available each Saturday in March, 9 a.m. – noon. Class projects include an iron leaf pendant necklace, heart flower pot holder, triangle…

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Craft Shop Winter Hours

December 15, 2008

The Craft Shop will be open Tuesday-Friday, noon to 4 p.m.    Please stop by and see our the wide range of  items hand made by West Virginia artisans. Items available…

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MSNBC: Hard times spark interest in New Deal sites

December 10, 2008

Arthurdale was mentioned in this AP article posted on MSNBC.com. Hard times spark interest in New Deal sites Historic preservationists, officials are hoping for increased tourism CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The…

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2008 New Deal Festival

July 1, 2008

Mark your calendars to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the homesteading of Arthurdale,    July 10-12, 2009! HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2008 NEW DEAL FESTIVAL Thanks to all the visitors and participants…

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