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Craft Show and Fall Festival

Join us on Saturday, October 21st from 10-4 for a day of beautiful, handmade crafts and fun! Get a jump on your holiday shopping too.  What’s better than original artwork, jewelry, glass, pottery or fabric…

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Preston County History: Fairfax Manor

In collaboration with Preston County History Day activities, the Fairfax Manor is open this Sunday, August 20,  from 2 – 5 pm. The historic home is still a family home and the current owner, Caroline…

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2017 New Deal Festival Book available

Each year we publish a festival book where businesses who are AHI supporters buy an ad. Families connected to Arthurdale often remember their relatives and friends in the book. It is full of pictures and…

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Homestead birdhouse raffle

Enter the raffle for a chance to win a homestead birdhouse! Handmade by the talented Terry Wright to look like E-15 and the Arthurdale Wagner homesteads, this birdhouse is a great keepsake for any Arthurdale…

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New Deal Festival 2017

The New Deal Festival is just around the corner! Join us in celebrating the New Deal, those who came before, and the history of Arthurdale. Find out more on the festival at the event website:…

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Quilt documentation comes to Arthurdale

Save the story of your family quilts or other ones that you cherish.  The WV Quilt Documentation Project is recording the history of quilts made in—or currently residing in—West Virginia. A documentation day is being…

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Celebrate 2017 Preston County History Day on third Sundays June-October

Celebrate 2017 Preston County History Days on the third Sundays June – October Learn more about the amazing history in your backyard during Preston County History Days on June 18, July 16, August 20, September…

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Thank you Goat Gallop sponsors!

The first annual Arthurdale Goat Gallop is made possible through the support of the local community and businesses. Thank you sponsors for your generosity and contribution! Official Sponsor Preston County Parks & Recreation Commission  …

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Community Yard Sale: TAKE 2

The summer Arthurdale Community Yard Sale is Saturday June 3!  With the spotty weather of spring behind us, we’re excited to announce a summer Community Yard Sale! Drive around historic Arthurdale and stop at the…

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