Featured in the latest issue of the Restoring Yesterday for Tomorrow newsletter is the story of Dorothy Mayor Thompson. In the article we mentioned an oral history interview conducted by Augusta Heritage with Dorothy Thompson in April of 1990.
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Craft Shop Holiday Hours
We will be open for special holiday shopping hours next Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Otherwise, if you would like to visit the craft shop or take a tour, please email or call. Our craft shop is full of local handmade items so please contact us and stop by!
The fastest way to reach us is via email at ahi@arthurdaleheritage.org or you can call us at 304-864-3959.
You can also shop from our online store at https://arthurdaleheritage.org/shop/
We are happy to ship!
Half a hog benefit auction
Support Arthurdale Heritage and stock your freezer at the same time! Up for your consideration is one half of a prime, locally raised, “Buckwheat Festival” hog ; generously donated to Arthurdale Heritage by Stone Paving.
This fundraising auction starts Sunday, Oct. 18 at noon and ends Oct. 28 precisely at noon. Big early and Bid often! To place your bid, click here: https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/half-a-hog–15687
Questions: ahi@arthurdaleheritage.org or call 304 864 3959
November Homemade Lasagna take out dinner
Please join Arthurdale Heritage for a homemade lasagna meal on November 8th! Each meal includes lasagna, garlic bread, salad, and dessert for just $10. Pre-order required: https://arthurdaleheritage.org/shop/uncategorized/takeout-lasagna-meal/
Volunteers will be wearing masks, gloves, and taking all the necessary steps to remain clean and safe. As you arrive to Arthurdale to pick-up your meal, volunteers will bring it out to your car for you! If you have questions, please email ahi@arthurdaleheritage.org or call (304) 864-3959.
October Steak Hoagie Takeout Dinner
Come and celebrate Eleanor Roosevelt’s birthday with Arthurdale Heritage at our Steak Hoagie Fundraiser Dinner! Meal includes steak hoagie, French fries, cake, ice cream and a drink for only $10. Volunteers will be wearing masks, gloves, and taking all the necessary steps to remain clean and safe. As you arrive to Arthurdale to pick-up your meal, volunteers will bring it out to your car for you! Preorders required.
Make sure to reserve your meal ahead of time by purchasing tickets at www.arthurdaleheritage.org/shop
Any questions please email ahi@arthurdaleheritage.org or call (304) 864-3959.
New Rotating Exhibit on Display in AHI
Be sure to come visit our Center Hall to see a phenomenal exhibit showcasing the photography of Frances Benjamin Johnston, a Grafton-born professional photographer. Johnston was a photographic icon, taking images of decaying buildings, seasonal gardens, and expressive individuals that would soon be lost to time. This traveling exhibit was created by PAWV AmeriCorps member Ksenia Bradner and will be hosted by AHI from 9-5pm until September 10th and is free to the public.
See a news release from WV News here:
https://www.wvnews.com/prestoncountynews/lifestyles/west-virginia-native-photography-exhibit-comes-to-arthurdale/article_7fce2524-a7e4-524a-9355-77c160ee858c.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share&fbclid=IwAR0xTwQey130_FzOKSZMnPjdksM1rxoAdoNRGDDnmbXD1_5dtvsL9oja-ps
Helen Kay “Susie” Mayor Vandergrift passes away
Arthurdale has lost another homestead child. Helen Kay “Susie” Mayor Vandergrift, daughter of Alex and Rose Mayor, passed in Jacksonville FL last Friday. Born in Arthurdale on September 12, 1936, she grew up in SR-15. A 1953 graduate of AHS, she worked as an accountant for Montgomery Wards in Morgantown and later in Florida.
She was preceded in death by her husband Donald, sisters Julia, Mary, and Dorothy plus brothers Mike, George, and Charles.
A graveside service will be held at East Oak GroArthurdale has lost another homestead child. Helen Kay “Susie” Mayor Vandergrift, daughter of Alex and Rose Mayor, passed in Jacksonville FL last Friday. Born in Arthurdale on September 12, 1936, she grew up in SR-15. A 1953 graduate of AHS, she worked as an accountant for Montgomery Wards in Morgantown and later in Florida.
She was preceded in death by her husband Donald, sisters Julia, Mary, and Dorothy plus brothers Mike, George, and Charles.
A graveside service will be held at East Oak Grove Cemetery, on this Friday the 21st at 11am with Pastor Dan Meadows officiating. Your condolences can be left at McCulla.com. Please share any family memories with us so we can add them to our archives.ve Cemetery, on this Friday the 21st at 11am with Pastor Dan Meadows officiating. Your condolences can be left at McCulla.com. Please share any family memories with us so we can add them to our archives.
Join the Arthurdale Heritage Bandwagon!
We are so grateful to Dave and Marilee Hall for their generous donation. If you are able to take the pledge with them, please visit www.arthurdaleheritage.org/giving to ensure that Arthurdale’s unique stories will continue to be preserved and shared.
Eleanor Roosevelt Farm Women’s Club minutes from 1938 to 1946
Take Out Creamed Chicken and Biscuits Lunch
Our last take-out dinner was so successful, we’re doing it again! Support Arthurdale Heritage while enjoying a delicious homemade meal, Sunday July 12th. The meal includes creamed chicken over biscuits, mashed potatoes, green beans, and a dessert. It can be picked up anytime from 11am-2pm.
Adult tickets are $10, and children are $5. This dinner is a take-out only dinner. Volunteers will be wearing masks, gloves, and taking all the necessary steps to remain clean and safe. As you arrive to Arthurdale to pick-up your meal, volunteers will bring it out to your car for you!
Our last dinner was so delicious, we sold out! Make sure to reserve your meal ahead of time by purchasing tickets at www.arthurdaleheritage.org/shop
Any questions please email ahi@arthurdaleheritage.org or call (304) 864-3959.