The marketing of local wool in Gilmer County West Virginia 1970’s
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Photo Bomb
Horsing around at the racetrack in West Virginia
History of mailing Post Cards
When did the Post Card become so popular to mail?
When Woman Wore Dresses & Men Wore Suits
As time marches on, so do the ever changing fashions of clothing.
Gallant Men of Glenville, WV
Thank goodness the road condition has changed.
B&O RR Train Wreck 1907
B&O Train Wreck in West Virginia 1907
How the Pussy Willow Got its Name
A Polish legend in the form of a poem helps usher in the Easter Holiday….
New Photos Added
Know anything about 4H Camp, Hays City, or Folk Festival?
Old Hays City Fairgrounds
Racing at the Hays City Fairgrounds in 1947
Local Business Donates Proceeds
Blizard’s Flea Market, of Glenville, West Virginia donates all proceeds from their first Art Class in support of Gilmer County WV Historical Society.
Cross Your Fingers!
We’re moving forward, we’re gaining ground. Even if they feel like pee-pee steps, your Historical Society can feel the Spring Itch!
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”