MSNBC: Hard times spark interest in New Deal sites
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 election of an ambitious new…
Blacksmith Workshops – January 2009
Join AHI for weekley beginning blacksmithing workshops in January! All workshops will take place at the Metal Creations workshop on Route 7 in Kingwood on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dates available are…
Helping the Community during theese difficult economic times.
Arthurdale Heritage is sponsoring a Food Drive for the Raymond Wolfe Center. Donations of pasta, spaghetti sauce, crackers, peanut butter, vegetables (frozen or canned) and other staples. Raymond Wolfe also accepts specialty items for diabetics…
AHI 23rd Anniverary Dinner – October 2008
On October 12, Arthurdale Heritage celebrated its 23rd year as a non-profit organization. The date of the dinner was additionally significant, because 75 years previously on October 12, the Federal government signed documents to officially…
Film Crew Visits Arthurdale – October 2008
Spark Media visited Arthurdale this October several times to film portions of its upcoming documentary entitled “Soul of a People: Voices from the Writers’ Project.” Produced in association with the Library of Congress, “Soul of…
AHI Wins Buckwheat Festival Display Contest – September 2008
Arthurdale Heritage participated as a featured exhibitor for the 2008 Buckwheat Festival Pride Display held in Kingwood, WV, September 24-28. The Buckwheat Pride Display Committee selected Arthurdale as the “Best of Pride Community” exhibit. A…
WVU Basketball Games
AHI will be continuing last year’s successful fundraising program by volunteering as event staff at WVU Basketball games. All volunteers must be at least 18 years old. If you are interested in volunteering at games…
2008 New Deal Festival
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 who came to the 2008…
Other Local Places of Interest…
Entering Preston County, West Virginia. Sign refers to Arthurdale Project. John Vachon, May 1939. Library of Congress. AURORA AREA HISTORY CENTER A full sized replica of an 1850s General Store and exhibits related to the…
