Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many new hobbies were adopted. For four retired friends, respite was found in learning to forage in the forests of West Virginia. Inspired […]
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‘Hi, Eleanor’: Arthurdale’s New Deal Festival is Saturday
Elmer Rich had himself a pretty good deal in Arthurdale nine years ago. On a golden July afternoon, the renowned fiddler, then 94, was sawing out timeless […]
Run with the goats: AHI hosts fundraiser 5k featuring furry friends
ARTHURDALE — Arthurdale Heritage is out to get your goat, but in a good way. On Saturday, the Goat Gallop 5k returns to AHI after being on […]
Arthurdale Heritage has plans for growth
KINGWOOD — Arthurdale Heritage Inc. is looking to expand by building a $2.5 million mixed use commercial and educational space. “Our mission in 1934 was community development […]
Jan. 2 letters to the editor
Make Arthurdale a national historic site As Randy Vealey‘s Dec. 26 guest essay discussed, tourism is an important economic growth engine for the Mountain State. An effort […]
Guest essay: This New Deal town’s history may be a guide to new state economy
by Randy Vealey Those who do learn history may sometimes be fortunate enough to repeat it. Yes, I’m standing the common saying — “Those who do not […]
Arthurdale weaving program brings history
Arthurdale boasts a rich history. Preserved in the basement of Arthurdale Heritage Inc.’s main building, 11 hidden gems speak to the community’s past and future. These meaningful […]
Arthurdale Heritage to host local, national exhibits
ARTHURDALE — Visitors to Arthurdale Heritage will be able to learn about the history and legacy of the Richard Mine while also viewing the traveling Smithsonian “Crossroads: […]
Arthurdale Art Show
ARTHURDALE — Art projects by children and teens from Preston, Monongalia, Marion and Taylor counties were featured at an art exhibit Wednesday evening at Arthurdale Heritage Association […]
Homeschool Art Class fosters kids’ creativity
ARTHURDALE, W.Va. — A Preston County based nonprofit organization – Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. – is hosting an art class that is open to all members of the […]