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Happy New Year from AHI!

We wish you all the best in 2015 and hope you have a warm and safe winter!

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Shop for Holiday Gifts!

Shop till you drop at the Arthurdale Craft Shop from noon to 4 p.m. on these Saturdays – November 22 and 29 and December 6, 13 and 20 You’ll find great Arthurdale items and handmade…

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Original Hodgson House

One of the 50 original Hodgson houses ordered from a catalog by President Roosevelt’s aide, Louis Howe, over 80 years ago was opened for a one-day tour on September 13. To commemorate the special day,…

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Deck the Halls & Craft Show November 14 and 15

Come to our wine & cheese opening on the 14th from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. to check out a great variety of donated wreaths, creative ornaments and other decorations, the Arthurdale Craft Shop’s special…

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Celebrate Preston County History Day on third Sundays July-October

Learn more about history in your backyard with Preston County History Days. Third Sundays from July-October:  July 20, August 17, September 21 and October 19.  Times and locations subject to change so check back for…

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Celebrate Eleanor Roosevelt’s Birthday

Celebrate Eleanor Roosevelt’s birthday at the party for her on October 11. It will be the 130th anniversary of the birth of a very special First Lady and humanitarian who cared deeply about what was…

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Roosevelt Run: 5k Walk/ Run

AUGUST 9 $25 July 20 through day of registration There are a limited number of t-shirts now guaranteed with registration on a cost- first come first serve basis Run or walk through the beautiful historic…

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Ice Cream Social

Saturday, August 9 1pm (after the Roosevelt Run) Center Hall An event just for children! Find out what children did in school and fun in the 1930s in Arthurdale through games, art projects and Library…

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Celebrating Arthurdale’s 80th Birthday in 2014!

When spring arrives, we’ll have Second Saturday happenings beginning in May to celebrate this historic birthday. When homesteaders moved in during 1934, all arrived with great excitement. It was a second chance at life in…

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