302 E. Main St., Glenville WV Corner of Main and College St. Hot Dogs,Homemade Chicken Corn Noodle and Vegetable Soup(BYO container for soup take-home in bulk)Homemade Baked goodsBottled drinks To Set Up contact:Sandy 304-462-8390 orhttps://www.facebook.com/GilmerCoWVHistoricalSociety (message) Hours: 8-6, Friday & Sat (rain or shine) Antiques, tools, 3 bay stainless steel sink, glass ware, ladder, kitchenContinue reading “Benefit Yard Sale/Bake Sale/Hot Dogs & Soups”
Tag Archives: Historical Society
Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend
Thank you to all who have served our Country.
August 21, 1958, Dawson Creek Farm Glenville West Virginia
Farming For Better Living Competitions for local farmers
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”
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.