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Stereoscopes

Just imagine never seeing a photograph before. Never seeing the sites from another country because it was too expensive for the average person to travel. Then imagine living in the Victorian era when the Stereoscope was affordable and they started entering homes for the first time. Now, the world was at your fingertips. In 3-DContinue reading “Stereoscopes”

Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend

Thank you to all who have served our Country.

The Holt’s House Gets A ‘Spit Bath’

Gilmer County WV Historical Society’s active members put a little shine into the place.

Gilmer County, West Virginia Woman Wins Double Crown In Farming Contest 1944

We, at the Historical Society, have a huge undertaking in organizing, logging, identifying and digitizing our wonderful collection from Gilmer County’s past. The photos are rich with details of how people lived, dressed and progressed through the years. I love the articles, but the old photos are my favorite. Happy Mother’s Day to all plusContinue reading “Gilmer County, West Virginia Woman Wins Double Crown In Farming Contest 1944”