” If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.”
RUDYARD KIPLING
Yearly Archives: 2022
Breakfast With Santa At the Historical Society
Teaching a bit of history while having fun with Santa.
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Christmas in the Park
The Historical Society helping in the tradition of building Gingerbread Houses for the holiday.
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Gingerbread House Building Contest
Gingerbread House Competition at the Historical Society Annex on Main St. Glenville. Saturday Dec.10th. at 11:00 am held by Christmas In The Park.
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Tomorrow, December 3, 2022
The historical society will be there, with things to sell. Come see us. If you don’t know where the recreation center is, turn onto Rt. 5 West at the red light in Glenville (for those who don’t know, there is only one red light in Glenville!). Go 2 blocks to Sycamore Road and turn right…followContinue reading “Tomorrow, December 3, 2022”
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What’s the Story Behind the Name ‘Hillbilly’
Is Hillbilly a compliment or a slight?
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Climbing the Salisbury Crags 1908
Diversity of Ancestors in West Virginia Great site for a view of the different countrys the people of West Virginia originated from https://statisticalatlas.com/state/West-Virginia/Ancestry Statistical Atlas: The Demographic Statistical Atlas of the United States https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=423873653235380&set=a.250455253910555
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Tuesday, Dec 6, 1881
Ink from an inkwell and a quill pen. Entries made in ledgers every day that are now done by pressing keys on a keyboard.
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Butchering Season in West Virginia
Butchering on a Gilmer County farm.
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Spooky Halloween Trick-or-Treat Night at the Gilmer County Historical Society in Glenville, WV
A fun evening in downtown Glenville, WV taking a spooky walk through the Haunted Holt House for Halloween 2022
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Trick-or-Treat Night
Gilmer County Historical Society
Trick-or-Treat Night Oct. 29th from 4-7 pm
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Salathiel Stump’s Funeral (1832-1909)
1909 funeral of Salathiel Stump by way of riverboat.
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Walk Through Trick-or-Treat Night
Bring the little Ghosts and Goblins out to play at our Trick-or-Treat and take a stroll through the Holt House Museum for some spooky fun! Mr Abraham Lincoln Holt will be there to welcome you into his home. Sweet treats for everyone (while supplies last). There will be a small, snack-bag for the first 100Continue reading “Walk Through Trick-or-Treat Night”
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Hauntings in Glenville West Virginia
Ghosts and Goblins of West Virginia
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Update on Murder Mystery Benefit Dinner
The Historical Society is disappointed to announce we have decided to postpone our Murder Mystery Dinner which was scheduled for October 22, due to this months timeline. We felt it best to postpone until Spring of 2023 rather than rush the preparations for this special event. Sorry for any inconvenience. We’ll let you know whenContinue reading “Update on Murder Mystery Benefit Dinner”
