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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”

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. “

We Need Your Help!

Its very difficult to fund raise, especially in a rural area. We really need all our our members and viewers to help in a way that won’t cost you a single penny! We would like to ask that everyone please go to their Amazon account and under settings select Amazon Smile and select ”Gilmer CountyContinue reading “We Need Your Help!”

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”

It’s Folk Festival Month!

The WV State Folk Festival is coming up!  It opens at 4 PM on Thursday June 17th and we have a lot of interesting events at the Holt House!!  We’ll be open Thursday, June 17th, 4 to 9 PM; Friday and Saturday, 10 AM to 9 PM.  and yes, our air conditioning works in bothContinue reading “It’s Folk Festival Month!”