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Thank you to everyone who came out for our annual meeting on Sunday! We celebrated the many victories we’ve had over the last year and shared our vision for the…

It’s been a busy summer here in Arthurdale! And we are so thankful to each and every one of our volunteers who lead tours, run our Craft Shop, lend a…

School is back in session! Our AHS newspaper collection is incredibly rich, with details about school events, community happenings, and fun facts. Enjoy this edition from September 5, 1935–the same…

We will be closed on Monday, September 2, for Labor Day, but we will be open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-3pm!

Please welcome Kenny Kidd, our new Executive Director! Kenny looks forward to building on the achievements of AHI and leading it into the future. Born and raised in WV, Kenny…

A major facet of Arthurdale Heritage’s mission is to restore and preserve Arthurdale’s historic buildings. Our AmeriCorps member, Mary Linscheid, recently organized a volunteer workday to restore the windows in…

For several years, I have had the privilege of leading this wonderful organization. In a few weeks, I will be stepping down as the Executive Director to become a full…

Thank you to the West Virginia Association of Museums for selecting us for their 2024 Innovative Programming Award! We were recognized for our “Interwoven” exhibition and complementary fiber arts programming.…

In the process of clearing out the barn below our museum house, E-15, we found the original, hand-painted Arthurdale Store sign! The Arthurdale Association, Inc. Cooperative Store opened in 1936…

Thank you to our April and May volunteers of the month: George Chastain and Jeff Zinn! Both George and Jeff were instrumental in helping bring our new exhibit “Factories in…