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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”

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.

Traditions used to bring in the New Year. 

Ever wonder, ‘Why Pigs, Four Leaf Clovers, Horse Shoes, Toad Stools, and Chimney Sweeps?’ The history of New Year’s good luck is a mix of many theories and are all tied into folk lore.  Each country brought with them their own tales which they told around the campfire during the settling of the New World. Continue reading “Traditions used to bring in the New Year. “

Looking for old Photos or Info about Ludwik Glass Co Inc, on Glass Factory Hill…..

If you know anyone or you have any information, pictures, glass pieces, etc. connected to the Ludwik Glass Factory, please call 304-462-8390 or email me at [email protected] (attn: Sandy) Thank you

Fall Tea Party

Come do some Day-Before Thanksgiving Shopping. Then sit and unwind with a cup of tea and baked sweets at our Fall Tea Party.  Bring your favorite cup and saucer to show-and -tell or use one of ours! Share your family recipes. Baked-goods donations are  welcome. Tea will be self-serve at the Holt’s House Annex Building, Continue reading “Fall Tea Party”