We’re moving forward, we’re gaining ground. Even if they feel like pee-pee steps, your Historical Society can feel the Spring Itch!
Yearly Archives: 2022
Paint an Easter Egg Class
You’re all invited to join us for an Easter Egg Decorating Class, taught by Sandy Hershey, at the Historical Society’s Annex building located on Main St., Glenville, WV . The class will run approximately two hours Saturday, March 26th, from 1-3:00pm.
Potatoes & a Pinch
St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, is only a few days away. Tradition holds that gardens need turned and prepared for planting potatoes and peas on or around this Irish holiday. So plow under the sod and make your patch of land ready for one of the most widely harvested vegetables: the spud, potato, tater, earthContinue reading “Potatoes & a Pinch”
After You Research Your Family Tree
Many people contact us at the historical society to ask for our help in researching their family tree. There are a lot of websites out there that you can use to help. Some are free for copies of family photos and documents! Free Sites to check out: Researching Your Family Tree? Ancestry Free Indexes CastleContinue reading “After You Research Your Family Tree”
Who We Are & What We Do
Who are the members of the Gilmer County Historical Society and what do we do? How do we use the funds that we raise to provide value to the community and it’s members? Good questions, right? First, we are all volunteers and we have no paid staff. We are a group of people who enjoyContinue reading “Who We Are & What We Do”
Upgrades To Our Website
We have been working on upgrades to our website and wanted to let you know about some of these changes.
Fiber Arts Display
Our new Gilmer county Fiber Arts Guild (in conjunction with the historical society) has been working on a fiber arts display in the historic Holt House in preparation for this years annualWest Virginia State Folk Festival in June. You can come down early and explore this excellent display by the guild during regular open hoursContinue reading “Fiber Arts Display”
Happy Valentines Day
Happy Valentines Day. Who wrote the first recorded poem and just how many years ago? Hand made Valentines created from repurposed clothing by our Society members. All proceeds from sales are donated to the Gilmer County WV Historical Society.
Momma T’s Buttermilk Biscuits
When you grow up in WV the one thing you become a Connoisseur of is a well made biscuit! Unfortunately I’ve never really gotten the hang of making a really good homemade biscuit… until Momma T. taught me how. I’ve tried every recipe for biscuits known to man kind practically, and they never turn outContinue reading “Momma T’s Buttermilk Biscuits”