Heritage Weekend

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Main Street, Moorefield, WV 304-530-2341 Toll Free 1-866-530-2341 2 September 14, 2016—Moorefield Examiner—Heritage Weekend Heritage Weekend—Moorefield Examiner—September 14, 2016 23 Quilt Show Heritage Weekend Continued from page 22 ren Church to cook and serve the Wade at 4-H Camp and when they Wade’s graduation they served Crites will be a special exhibit church and the coordinator of lunch. You will have to ask her married they began an odyssey in churches in Luray, Rocky Mount, at the quilt show. He has col- the Wednesday lunch program how she finds time to quilt. service to the United Methodist Manassas, Newport News, Ro- lected textiles for more than 30 when it is the turn of the Breth- Phyllis Inskeep Sirk grew up Church. The first stop was Duke anoke, Covington and retired years. Many of the same skills, in Moorefield, met her husband University divinity school. After from Lynchburg, VA. Phyllis materials and adornments used taught kindergarten and Sunday in making clothing were easi- Schedule of Events Bringing Quality Care to Hardy school, and sang in the church ly transferable to the making of Close to Home County for more than 30 Years. choirs. For recreation she joined quilts. The exhibit will highlight garden clubs in the communities sewing techniques and materi- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Art Show: Mansion on 10 a.m. Federal Generals Corps at Lost where they lived. als as they relate to quilting. A Friday, Sept. 23 Main, Main St. Wardensville. Free ad- River State Park: Lost River State Park 3 p.m. Heritage Wing Contest: Bring your When they left one of the 1850’s plaid dress with a match- mission. will be hosting the Federal Generals best wing offerings for a chance to win All-Day Yard Sale: The communi- Corps, a premier Civil War living history great prizes! Registration at 3 p.m. with churches, the ladies of the church ing sewing purse, clothing made judging beginning promptly at 4 p.m. at ty yard sale will be held at the HL Wil- 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Craft Vendors Open: group. Free admission. gave Phyllis a quilt they had from feed sacks and a 1870’s eve- Moorefield High School. Free admission. son yard sale site at 730 N Main St. Free Moorefield High School Cafeteria, 401 N made. They knew she liked cows ning gown with crewel work will admission. Main Street, Moorefield. Free admission. 11 a.m. WV History Alive! Presents Pon- 7 p.m. The Joseph Sisters: Moorefield and they put images of cows on be just some of the clothing items te Crayon: A West Virginia Humanities local Taylor Stickley will open up for E. A. Hawse the quilt. Several years ago Phyl- exhibited. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Select Welcome Centers: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. “Escape to the Mountains: Council History Alive! program at the West Virginia natives and recording art- Nursing and lis put the quilt in the quilt show The 2016 Hoffman Challenge Purchase Tickets, get information. Schooners” Photo/History Exhibit: Ex- historic McCoy Theater on Main Street ists, The Joseph Sisters. Family friendly - Lost River Artisans Cooperative, tensive photo and memorabilia display in Moorefield. Free admission. country music event. Tickets are $10 in Rehabilitation Center and a lady who came to the show, Quilts collection will be shown. Route 259, Lost City showcasing schooners and steam ships. advance at www.heritageweekend.com P. O. Box 70/Rt. 259, found the square her mother had Quilters from around the world - Lost River Trading Post 295 E Main St. South Branch Inn Conference Room. 11 a.m. Guided Walking Tours: Guided and $15 at the door. made and was moved to tears created the quilts in this collec- walking tours of both Moorefield and Baker, WV 26801 Wardensville Free admission. when she saw it. tion. Those quilts that are select- - Hardy County Public Library, Moore- Wardensville will be available to those who have purchased a Home Tour Tick- Sunday, Sept. 25 304-897-5903 Phyllis will show her large Trip ed by a stringent juried process field 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Quilt Show and Antique et. In Moorefield the tour will leave from Around the World quilt that took from hundreds of submittals go Clothing Event: Moorefield Elementary the Hardy County Public Library and in All Day Yard Sale: The communi- Noon – 9 p.m. “Escape to the Moun- ty yard sale will be held at the HL Wil- P AULINE V ANCE , NHA, her four years to finish. Phyllis on tour and Hardy County has School, 400 North Main St. $2 Admis- Wardensville the tour will leave from the E XECUTIVE D IRECTOR tains: Schooners” Photo/History Exhibit: sion. Children and students are free. Lost River Trading Post. son yard sale site at 730 N Main St. Free says it is amazing how you can cut been awarded the opportunity to Extensive photo and memorabilia display Sponsored by the Highland Star Quilters admission. Skilled nursing care and physical, occupational and speech therapy services in an environment up material into small squares or exhibit the collection. showcasing schooners and steam ships. 11 a.m. History Presentation: “Clay- Guild. that enhances personal growth, individuality, dignity, and respect. triangles and put the pieces to- Quilted items made by Guild South Branch Inn Conference Room. pool’s Rebellion” told by Larry Garrett. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. “Escape to the Mountains: Schooners” Photo/History Exhibit: Exten- gether to form a pattern. members can be purchased at the Free admission. 10-11 a.m. Children’s Activity- Come At the Mullin Hotel in Moorefield. Free admission. sive photo and memorabilia display show- Phyllis and her husband retired Country Store. Cloth Peddler, a make a traditional Corn Husk Doll! casing schooners and steam ships. South 6:30 p.m. Paint and Sip: SOLD OUT to Hardy County in 1996. Some shop in Stephens City, VA, will Hardy County Public Library, Main St. Noon. The Shenandoah Valley Minstrels Branch Inn Conference Room. See page Come paint in one of Hardy County’s Moorefield. Free admission. Group: Lawn of the Moorefield Presbyte- 8. Free admission. would argue with the word retire- have fabric for sale. most historic homes, Oakland Hall at rian Church on Main Street in Moore- ment. Phyllis says she is enjoying The Highland Stars Quilters Valley View Golf Course. Ticket re- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Craft Vendors Open: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic Homes/Buildings field. Free admission. a quieter life style. Wade begs Guild members will collect quilts quired. Tours: $12 for admission into all sites. Moorefield High School Cafeteria, 401 N Main St, Moorefield. Free admission. to differ with that notion. She for the show on Friday Sept. $5 for single site tour. Children 12 and 12:30 p.m. Heritage Weekend Train: Leaving from the Jefferson St railroad continues service to her church 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saturday, Sept. 24 under are free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Antique Farm Equipment crossing the Potomac Eagle will take where she is president of the Moorefield Public Library and riders through the iconic Trough section and Antique Car Show: Lawn of Summit adult Sunday school class and is a at the Moorefield Elementary All-Day Yard Sale: The communi- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Antique Farm Equipment of the South Branch of the Potomac Financial Group, 300 North Main St., ty yard sale will be held at the HL Wil- Show: Lawn of Summit Financial Group, River. Train boards aprox. 30 min prior Moorefield. Free admission. member of the ladies circle. School from 4 to 5 p.m. son yard sale site at 730 N Main St. Free 300 North Main St., Moorefield. Free to departure. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Stump Cabin: Phyllis and her husband have The show will be open Satur- admission. admission. Special house tour hours, must have a house tour two sons, one daughter, six grand- day Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1 p.m. WV History Alive! Presents Min- ticket for entry. children and five great grand chil- and Sunday Sept. 25 from 1 to 4 7:30 a.m. Arthur Halterman Memorial 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Civil War Living History: nie Pearl: Performance will be at the Lost 5K/10k Scholarship Fund Run: Wardens- Sons of the Confederate Veterans Camp River Artisan Cooperative, Route 259, 10 a.m. Federal Generals Corps at Lost dren. p.m. Admission is $2 for adults. ville Community Center. #582, McNeill’s Rangers on the lawn of Lost City. Free admission. River State Park: Lost River State Park Antique clothing and quilts Children and students are admit- the Moorefield Presbyterian Church. The will be hosting the Federal Generals 1 p.m. History Presentation: “Claypool’s from the collection of Mike ted for free. 8-11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast: Old Mathi- 7th WV Infantry, Company I (Union) Corps, a premier Civil War living history Rebellion” told by Larry Garrett. At the group. Camp is near the administration as School House, Upper Cove Road, will in the field behind the Hardy County Mullin Hotel, Moorefield. Free admission. building. Mathias. Sponsored by the Mathias Ruri- Public Library. Free admission. tan Club. 2 p.m. Bear Hill Bluegrass Band- Will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Craft Demonstrations: Lost 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Craft Demonstrations: Lost performing at the Arkansaw Community River Artisans Cooperative and Museum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Welcome Centers: Purchase River Artisans Cooperative and Muse- Center. Free admission. Route 259 Lost City. Juried craft demon- Tickets, get information. um, Route 259, Lost City. Juried craft strations and Appalachian crafts for sale. 2 p.m. Guided Walking Tours: -Hardy County Library, Main St and demonstrations and Appalachian crafts Guided Free admission. walking tours of Wardensville will be Winchester Ave, Moorefield for sale. Free admission. available to those who have purchased 11 a.m. Worship Service: Zion Lutheran -Lost River Artisans Cooperative, Route a Home Tour Ticket. The tour will leave Church, Arkansaw. All are welcome. 259, Lost City 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mathias Community from the Lost River Trading Post. - Lost River Trading Post 295 E Main St. Center: Crafts, food, and music. Howards 11 a.m. Special Church Service: Moore- Wardensville Lick Road, just off Route 259, Mathias. 3 p.m. The Hatcher Boys: Performing field Presbyterian Church, Main Street, -South Side Depot, 126 South Main St., their vocal stylings at the Lost River Moorefield. T ONY ’ S B ODY S HOP Tony Lee Miller Sr., Owner Petersburg 10 a.m. Muzzleloading Demonstration Trading Post in Wardensville. Free admission. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Arkansaw Community We take the DENTS out of ACCIDENTS and Competition: Hardy County Rod Center: Crafts, food, live music, and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Arkansaw Community Cen- and Gun Club, about 2 miles south of 3 p.m. Heritage Pie Contest: Bring your Arkansaw Rd, off of Route 29 North of ter: Crafts, food, live music, and more. Moorefield via South Fork Rd. at S. Fork best pie offerings for a chance to win Baker. 304-257-2580 304-257-2968 (fax) Arkansaw Rd, off of Route 29 North of Estates Rd. #2. Free admission. great prizes! Registration at 3 p.m. with 1554 Lunice Creek Highway, Petersburg, WV 26847 Baker. judging beginning promptly at 4 p.m. at [email protected] Moorefield High School. Free admission. Continued on page 3 22 September 14, 2016—Moorefield Examiner—Heritage Weekend Heritage Weekend—Moorefield Examiner—September 14, 2016 3 Turning Twenty and Trip Around the World at Quilt Show Schedule of Events Continued from page 2 for single site tour. Children 12 and un- Lost River Artisan’s Cooperative, Route The 2016 Heritage Weekend Quilt Noon-3 p.m. Welcome Centers: Purchase Noon-3 p.m. Art Show: Mansion on Main, der are free. Purchase tickets in advance 259, Lost City. Free admission. Show will feature quilts made by two Tickets, get information. Main St. Wardensville. Free admission. online at www.heritageweekend.com or - Hardy County Public Library, Main St Highland Star Quilters Guild members, 2 p.m. Rain Crow: Performing at the Ar- and Winchester Ave, Moorefield during the weekend at all Welcome Cen- Maxine Halterman and Phyllis Sirk. - Lost River Artisans Cooperative, Route Noon-5 p.m. Mathias Community Center: ters or at the door. kansaw Community Center. Free admis- Maxine grew up in Grant County and 259, Lost City Crafts, food, and music. Howards Lick sion. has lived in the South Branch Valley all - Lost River Trading Post 295 E Main St. Road, just off Route 259, Mathias. 1-4 p.m. Quilt Show and Antique Clothing her life. She is the mother of one son and Wardensville Display: Moorefield Elementary School, 6 p.m. Special Joint Service: Members a grandmother of three. She learned to - South Side Depot, 126 South Main St., Noon. Arkansaw Community Center 400 North Main St. $2 admission for of all denominations are invited to close quilt when she retired and in 2013 joined Petersburg Dinner- Come out for a traditional dinner adults. Children and students are FREE. out Heritage Weekend festivities at the the Highland Star Quilt Guild. In three Noon-2 p.m. Pumpkin Contest: Weigh ins with all the fixings! Sponsored by the Highland Star Quilters Old Fields Church/Ft. Pleasant Meeting years she has made many quilts, large and for the “Largest Pumpkin” contest. Lawn Guild. House. Sponsored by Duffey Memorial small. One of the quilts she will show is of the Summit Financial Center on Main 1-5 p.m. Historic Homes/Buildings United Methodist Church. Located off US called Turning Twenty. St. in Moorefield. Free admission. Tours: $12 for admission into all sites. $5 1 p.m. The Fly Birds to perform at the 220, North of Moorefield. Free admission. Maxine may have retired from being a cook for the schools for 18 years and from coordinating the Red Cross Blood Mo- bile for the community for 30 years but she has not retired from supporting her church and her community. She has been a member of the Durgon CEOS for 43 years. She is the coordinator of the Hardy County CEOS bus trip program. Maxine is the manager of the fellowship hall at her Maxine Halterman with her quilt Turning Twenty Continued on page 23 Phyllis Sirk with her quilt Trip Around the World

Welcome to Heritage Weekend! Try the Apple Butter Made & Sold in Arkansaw

Saturday at Noon The Shenandoah Valley Minstrels will play at the Moorefield Presbyterian Church. This event is free.

Saturday at 2 p.m. Bear Hill Bluegrass will perform at the Arkansaw Community Center. This event is free.

Saturday at 3 p.m. The Hatcher Boys will perform at the Wardensville Garden Market. This event is free.

The Fly Birds Saturday at 7 p.m. The Joseph Sisters will perform at the Moorefield High School Auditorium. Moorefield’s own Taylor Stickley will be the opening act. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, if available. See page 7.

Sunday at 1 p.m. The Fly Birds will perform at the Lost River Artisans Cooperative. This event is free.

Sunday at 2 p.m. Rain Crow will perform at the Arkansaw Community Center. The Hatcher Boys This event is free.

Welcome to Heritage Weekend 2016

Our Healthcare Team LIGHT & HEAVY-DUTY TOWING is on Your Side Get your spinning wheel picture above, or at one of our welcome centers. Color your best official Heritage Weekend picture and return your picture for entry at one of our welcome centers Our strategy is simple: Providing the for judging no later than Sept. 25 at 3:00 p.m. Please print your name, phone, number and email address on the highest level of quality care and respect back of the picture. Winners will be notified after all entries have been received. for our patients and their families.

Continued from page 19 items and documents. It also has the City of Petersburg in 2003 In ly as Fort Hill. The Fort was evac- ent location and has been loving- The building that houses both an extensive photo gallery of the conjunction with the WV Depart- uated on January 31, 1864 due ly restored by the Grant County businesses was built by the Odd many local citizens who have ment of Tourism. It was renamed to an impending attack by Con- Historical Society, Inc, and the Fall Train Excursion Coming Fellows in 1856. The Odd Fellows served their country throughout The South Side Depot. The store federate Jubal Early. The Trail Tannery Worker’s Association. Ordered a Baldwin Steinway Pi- the years. now offers the atmosphere of around the Fort is well marked. Inside the furnishings are typical Malcolm’s ano in 1897 and it was delivered Directions: South on Rt. 220 times past with today’s authentic Directions: South on Rt. 220 of the time period when the house Back to Heritage Weekend in 1901. They used this for social from Moorefield to 115 Virginia West Virginia heritage. from Moorefield to Petersburg. was used by working families. events and for local children to Ave., Petersburg. Directions: South on Rt. 220 Follow Rt 28/55 southwest out Directions: 115 Virginia Ave. on Grocery The Hardy County Tour and ers will enjoy the early fall foliage train boarding. A limited number have cake walks . This piano is from Moorefield to 126 S. Main of Petersburg. Turn left into the the lot back of the Old Grant still on display in the restaurant. South Side Depot St., Petersburg. Grant Memorial Hospital and County Courthouse. 101 South Fork Road, Craft Association is excited to along the iconic Trough section of seats are available so purchas- The restaurant has been paint- Open Saturday and Sunday follow signs. M oorefield, WV announce that the train excur- of the South Branch of the Poto- ing in advance is suggested. ed and decorated with historic South Side Depot serves as an Fort Mulligan Tannery House Photos by (at the Railroad Tracks) sion will be making its way back mac River. Food will be available “We are thrilled to once again colors to reflect the heritage of Information Center for Heritage Open Saturday and Sunday Open Saturday and Sunday Al Mach (304) 530-6707 to Heritage Weekend. For many to purchase throughout the ap- partner with the Potomac Ea- the building. The interior is dec- (circa 1909) This house is one Dan Reichard Weekend and has tiles, tickets The fort is open daily from Deli meats, produce, ice, cold beer, sandwiches. Complete line of groceries. years this event was a highlight proximate 2 hour ride. gle to bring this ride to Heritage orated in the same period , but and publications available. This dawn to dusk and offers a of the original company houses Mike Crites Connie Twedt We sell WV Hunting & Fishing Licenses. for visitors to the weekend. In the Tickets go on sale Monday, Weekend,” said Strickler. “The also has walls of pictures from the building was the home to the W.C. self-guided tour. Constructed in built by the Union Tannery in Pe- ® We are a Western Union Authorized Agent last two years efforts to make the Aug. 1 on the Heritage Week- history of our area is steeped archives in Charlestown which are Halterman’s General Merchan- 1863 by Union troops under the tersburg. It was part of a row of 10 Toni Mathias-Harvey unique to Wardensville. At some dise Store from 1911-1940. It command of Colonel James A. houses, all painted yellow. In 2007, Additional photos courtesy of the • Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–9 p.m. • Saturday 7 a.m.–9 p.m. ride happen have failed, but the end website, www.heritageweek- with the railroad and the HCT&- point the building was sold to the was purchased and renovated by Mulligan. The site is known local- the house was moved to its pres- Hardy Tour and Craft Association • Sunday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. organization is thrilled to have end.com. The train is set for de- CA hopes that many visitors and Frye family and became a general this great ride happening again parture on Saturday Sept. 24 at locals alike will take the time to store. After the store closed the this year. 12:30 p.m. Boarding will begin learn more about this part of our local undertaker purchased the building. Earl Loy used the build- “We have revamped the excur- approximately a half hour pri- past while enjoying our beautiful ing as a furniture store. Mr. Loy JUDY’S MOBILE HOMES, INC. sion to include live music, a train or to the ride. If tickets are not surroundings.” later sold the building and busi- lecture, and some special guest sold out they will be available for For more information please ness to Peter Hornbeck, who con- Skyline Homes and Modulars appearances by a local Civil War purchase the day of the ride at email heritageweekend@har- tinued to sell furniture for a while. • Cement • Sand group,” said Kriston Strickler, both the Heritage Weekend Wel- dynet.com, visit their website The brewing equipment was designed by Adam Myers and • Mortar • Brick Heritage Weekend 2016 Chair. come Center located at the Har- www.heritageweekend.com, or produced by the Portland Ket- • Blocks • Gravel In addition to these activates, rid- dy County Public Library and at find them on Facebook. tle Works Company from Port- land Oregon. The owners had to • Flue Liners reinforce the floors in the build- Now offering Brown & White Landscaping Stone ing in order to accommodate the Yard Sale Returns To Main Street large vats needed for brewing. (304) 257-4848 The Hardy County Heritage yard sale site at 730 N. Main St. must register with our concessions Each week, patrons of the restau- (304) 496-7777 (304) 538-7066 Weekend Committee is pleased The fee will be $10 per space per representative by contacting 304- rant can enjoy fresh seafood that (304) U.S. Route 50 602 N. Main St. to announce that the Heritage day. Please contact Clyde Shook 703-1399 and will not be located the owner brings in, mostly from 257-4664 Weekend Community Yard at 304-538-6502 between the the Chesapeake Bay. The restau- Shanks, WV 26761 Moorefield, WV 26836 on the actual yard sale site. The Sale is returning to Main Street hours of 8 am and 6 pm for more rant is open Thursday thru Sun- W.Va. Jct. Rt. 42-55-28 • Petersburg, WV sale of animals is prohibited. No Licensed Transporters Moorefield and will be a three- information. day. other yard sales are permitted Directions: 155W Main St., day event, Friday, Saturday Those interested must bring Wardensville and Sunday. The community yard their own tables and space is lim- within the town limits during the Welcome to Heritage Weekend sale will be held at the HL Wilson ited. All food and drink vendors festival per city ordinance. Petersburg

Davis House Open Saturday and Sunday One of the oldest houses in Pe- tersburg, dating back before 1840. It was first used as a parsonage by the Methodist . It was later owned by the Davis family until 1974. The Grant County His- torical Society recently purchased the house and is in the process of restoring the structure. They plan to make this house their official headquarters as well as a repos- itory for Grant County History. On display will be collections of Tile House Throw to be raffled off Heritage Weekend! glassware, Indian artifacts, quits, etc. Directions: South on Rt. 220 Fraley Funeral Home from Moorefield to 115 Virginia Ave., Petersburg. (304) 538-2549 www.fraleyfuneralhome.com [email protected] Old Grant County 145 N. Main Street, Moorefield, WV 26836 Courthouse Open Saturday and Sunday Jeffrey A. Fraley, CFSP, Manager The Courthouse dates to circa J. Thomas Fraley, Licensee In Charge 1909 and contains a very inter- Traditional and Cremation Services esting display of military articles, “Dedicated to man, time and the changing universe” 6 September 14, 2016—Moorefield Examiner—Heritage Weekend Heritage Weekend—Moorefield Examiner—September 14, 2016 19

Continued from page 18 Services were held in the Old small-scale sustainable farming. signing of the Declaration of Inde- Location: On West Main Farm Service. Frye Farm Ser- Union Church until 1870 when a They currently employ almost a pendence. The church was log and Street, to the right of 164 West A Bounty of Competitions Available at the Festival vice was a feed and general store new brick church was built under dozen paid Farm Assistants who fifteen members were confirmed at Main Street, Wardensville serving Wardensville for many the direction of Rev. Miller. The are East Hardy High School stu- its opening worship service. The years until it was sold to William church collapsed in 1934 while dents or recent grads. All of the congregation insisted on a German The McKeever Mansion H. and Nancy P. Harmon on Sep- the back wall was being repaired produce and plants grown on the speaking pastor until about 1820. As a result of it’s influence, three Win Prizes for the BEST... tember 10, 1987. The Harmon’s due to the deterioration of the farm are from heirloom and/or other Lutheran congregations were turned Frye Farm Service into a handmade bricks. Records indi- organic seeds and are raised us- established in the area: St. Peter’s in Southern States Co-op in 1988. It cate that the wall collapsed while ing sustainable and organic agri- Best Pie Best Wings Best Pumpkin Wardensville, 1840, Ebenezer at Rio the workers were at lunch. Thus, culture techniques. Bake a pie, bring it to Moorefield High School on Satur- Make a dozen wings and bring them to Moorefield High Bring your heaviest pumpkin to the Summit Financial closed at some point in the 1990’s in 1849, and Fairview in Virginia in lives were spared. There are still The farm property has been in day, Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. Bring the recipe too. School on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. Bring the recipe too. Center lawn on Sunday, Sept. 25 from noon - 2 p.m. for and was two different iterations of 1846. those who recall the tremendous the Frye family (one of the found- First Prize - Blue Ribbon and a Baker’s Gift Basket First Prize - Blue Ribbon, BBQ Gillin’ Basket which weigh-in. The biggest (heaviest) pumpkin wins! an antiques/vintage store before The high pulpit is quite beautiful in noise, dust and dirt that filled the ing families of Wardensville) which includes a $25 gift certificate and baking products includes a $25 gift certificate and an entry for the Grand First Prize - $200 and an entry for the Grand Prize of a becoming the Lost River Trading its simplicity, as is the balcony where street. since the mid-1800’s and was and an entry for the Grand Prize of a trip to Gatlinburg, Prize of a trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn. trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn. Post in September of 2013. slaves undoubtedly worshiped. The Rev. L.B. Williamson directed part of the original land surveyed Tenn. Second Prize - Red Ribbon and a Baker’s Gift Bas- Second Prize - Red Ribbon and a BBQ Gift Basket. Second Prize - $100 Open Courtesy of Paul Yandu- pews were hand hewn in 1849 from the construction of a new church and laid-off by a young George ket. Third Prize - White Ribbon and a BBQ Gift Basket. Third Prize - $50 ra and Donald Hitchcock lumber cut on the land of Henry Open Saturday and Sunday of native sandstone obtained Washington. According to fami- Third Prize - White Ribbon and a Baker’s Gift Basket Location: 295 East Main St, Brill. Art glass windows were pre- The McKeever Mansion is a 2.5 Wardensville from the Winfred Tharp proper- ly members, it was known as the sented as a memorial to the church story Second Empire Style build- ty. Church members contributed “H.W. Frye Homeplace.” in 1905 by Mr. Madison Alling of ing with its Mansard roofs, rests The three first prize winners will be entered to win the Gatlinburg, Tenn. Getaway. Newark, New Jersey, an occasional St. Peter Lutheran Church labor and materials, holding total In 1893, Henry W. Frye gave on a continuous stone founda- visitor to the services. Today, He- costs to $8,000. 221 acres to his son John, who tion and was constructed between bron is known far and wide for the St. Peter congregation is part then transferred the property to 1876 and 1889. The one-story, of the Capon North River Lu- his three children, Marshall, Ho- turkey and oyster dinners which are served to the public in both Novem- full width porch is a later addition theran Parish, which consists mer and Laura. In 1909, Homer featuring scrolled metal posts and Have a Wonderfu l of Hebron Church at Yellow and Marshall bought Laura’s ber and March. Directions: Take 259 North out of a hip roof. Springs, Ebenezer Church at Rio share and split the property into Wardensville. The church is about John W. & Cornelia E. Central Tie & Lumber Co. and Fairview Lutheran Church at two pieces with Marshall owning Heritage Week end 6 miles on the right and is located McKeever conveyed the prop- Local People Serving Local People Since 1919 Gore, Va. 98 acres, which is the property just north of the current Hampshire erty in consideration of John Location: 60 West Main St., where the garden and market are County sign. The Church is the P. McKeever’s having built the Visit us for Wardensville. located today. In 1917, Marshall sturdy brick building which sits to house on the lot, “and the consid- Open Saturday died and deeded it to his children, the right surrounded by the bucolic eration of keeping us in our life- food, drinks The first Lutheran congrega- H.W. Frye Homeplace Laura, Paul, John and Opal. The cemetery. time.” The 1899 Hardy County tion in Wardensville was formed farm was then passed down to Land Books shows the property and gas by Pastor John Hamilton on April two more generations, before it Wardensville Jail was valued at $1,000, with $900 18, 1840. The early years of the was transformed into the War- accounted for by improvements. church were difficult. densville Garden Market. The In a 1996 conversation, Patri- during the Most Hardy County residents last resident of the farmhouse was cia Fansler, former owner of the were loyal to the Southern cause Violette (Frye) Lafollette who building said her father Kenna festivities! during the Civil War. When was nicknamed “Tommie”. H. Fansler was born in the house. Directions: 28133 SR 55, War- Union troops marched through Census records give McKeev- densville (Located at the inter- Central Tie was organized on July 23, 1919 with town, the Rev. Peter Miller and Open Saturday and Sunday er’s year of birth as 1889. John P. section of SR 259 and HWY55/48) Petersburg, West Virginia being the principal place of members of the congregation The Wardensville Garden Mar- McKeever conveyed the Fansler doing business. According to the charter of the gave themselves as hostages to ket is a non-profit farm launched House to Kenna in 1925. Patri- A A CornerCorner MartMart corporation, the company could purchase, own, with a private foundation grant insure the good conduct of the Hebron cia Fansler purchased the house Corner of Rts 259 and 55 in Baker, WV hold, lease timber lands, tan bark, sell ship, townspeople and prevent soldiers in 2016 and is dedicated to en- Lutheran Church Open Saturday in 1985. In 2015, the Mansion on transport same, manufacture timber into lumber, from burning the town, according couraging the entrepreneur- Experience the ambiance of Main opened as an art’s space. 304-897-5908 ties, peel, tan bark, and market the same. The to a church history. ial spirit of local youth through the Wardensville Jail, enjoyed by The Mansion has an art gallery company was also authorized to build and prisoners from 1930 through the and artists’ studios. During Her- construct roads, tramways of other means 1950’s. Not many towns could itage Weekend the gallery will be necessary to transport their products to market. boast of a jail where families the home to the annual Heritage There were also provisions allowing the G. P. REGESTER, INC. kept in touch with a captive rela- Weekend Art Show on both Sat- corporation to erect booms and other means of Moorefield, W.Va • Phone/Fax 304-538-6572 tive during a leisurely stroll down urday and Sunday. floating lumber in the South Branch or other Main Street. Location 140 W Main Street, rivers. Manufacturer of WOODEN FENCES Prior to its use as a jail, John Wardensville The total amount of Capital stock issued was $25,000.00. This was Cline, Sr. and his son C.H. Cline divided into 250 shares with the par value of $100.00 each. The corporation *We sell locally. used the building as a blacksmith Lost River was authorized by charter to do general mercantile business in 1919 and the Come see us and buy your Rustic Fence shop from the 1830’s until 1895. Brewing Company business continues today. Open Saturday Wardensville was founded in to spruce up your property. 1832. A map of that ownership 79 Hyde St., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for tours, Sunday 11 a.m. of town lots shows Lot 2, the lo- Moorefield cation of the jail and the white for worship service house next to it, as having been (304) 530-5566 Hebron Lutheran was officially owned by John Cline, Sr. The lot Welcome to established in 1786. After the Revo- is still in the Cline family. 727 North Fork Hwy, lutionary War, many settlers came to the Capon Valley. Most were Ger- The original structure was built Petersburg Heritage mans, and were Lutheran by tradi- as dressed stone, held togeth- (304) 257-1313 tion. Although there may be others, er with lime mortar. The rear Weekend! there is a stone of a Revolutionary section collapsed years ago but Open Saturday and Sunday soldier by the name of Herrin bur- the front section remains secure The Lost River Brewing Com- The following individuals were the founders: ied in the cemetery. The earliest enough for prisoners even today. pany was opened by Wally Myers J.M.K. Reid - Romney, W.Va., E.L. Peters - Petersburg, W.Va. marked grave is 1794. Germans felt Since the windows were handy for and his son Adam Myers in No- H.H. McNemar - Petersburg, W.Va., W.C. Moomau - Petersburg, W.Va. Tim, Tammy, Erica, Jared, very strongly about having a church friends to pass a bottle, prison- vember 2010 as a restaurant and W.R. Ervin - Petersburg, W.Va., L.J. Forman - Petersburg, W.Va. Brandon & Michaela in the community and established ers often came out drunker than in 2011 the brewery was opened. the “United German Congregation“ when put in. in 1786, a mere ten years after the Continued on page 20 18 September 14, 2016—Moorefield Examiner—Heritage Weekend Heritage Weekend—Moorefield Examiner—September 14, 2016 7

Continued from page 17 Rosa Shipe Cullers estate, pur- at a garage across the road in De- River Lutheran Parish was the fine WV culinary delights. There is a wealth of history chased by Ken and Anne Shifflet cember 2004. The rippling explo- pastor here for many years, in- William Harper’s Lost Riv- permeating the house and land. in 1977. sive impact and debris crashed cluding during the Civil War. At er General Store original “Day- West Virginia Trio to Arrow head collections have been Built at a cost of $137, it served into the front exterior. Repairs least 14 documented Confederate book” or “Ledger”, circa 1870, gathered in the fields and in the as a school house for genera- to the windows, doors, and roof soldiers are buried in the ceme- with hand written entries of local yard around Ruddle’s Fort. There tions of children from 1898 to have brought the cabin back to tery. Many are thought to have families, will be on display at the Perform at Heritage Weekend are signatures written in the mor- 1956. That the school survives life. served in the 14th VA Militia. In Inn. tar of the house dating as early as in pristine condition is a cred- The cabin was built as a sin- 2005, a significant monument was In the late 1880’s, James Gar- the early 19th century. The histo- it to Ken and Anne who bought gle-family structure about 1797 by dedicated to those soldiers and to rett purchased the Harper Grist ry and the profound presence of the 82 acre farm which included John and Barbara Mathias, who others from Hardy County who Mill and a portion of the Harp- this home beckons us to remem- the school. Because the school had moved here from Shenan- have served their country. er property. Garrett and his son, ber the sacrifice that made it pos- was abandoned, the land – but doah County. It is believed the The current Mt. Moriah Evan- Ferg, constructed the wood frame sible for this country to be a coun- not the building - reverted to the structure was constructed in two gelical Lutheran church build- lath and plaster home which lat- try firmly rooted in values that Shifflets. A year later they bought phases with the southernmost ing was constructed in the early er became the Inn. The Garretts support freedom and morality. the building for $500 at a school section being the original. At or 1900’s. A building dedication ser- operated the Mill and farmed the There is an abundant spring property auction. around the time when the sec- vice was held in 1907, and the con- property for a number of years. that feeds into the property. With warm memories of the ond part was built, porches and a gregation remained active into A major renovation and res- Honoring Our Heritage There is an ice house adjacent one-room school he attended in breezeway were added to connect the 1940’s. Homecoming Services toration of the Inn began in the to the house where people could Pennsylvania, Ken organized vol- the halves. are conducted each year on the mid-1990’s and concluded 20 keep their perishables cool. Since unteers from alumni and area res- Weatherboarding that had 4th Sunday of June during which months later. 1980, the house has been the idents to restore the building and been added at some unknown the foot pumped organ dutifully Today the 120 year old soft pine home of the Mullin Family. The acquire authentic memorabilia. time was removed to expose the belts out an accompaniment to floors, milled from local forests, land surrounding the home re- Anne did research to document log exterior as it appeared at the the well known hymns. The area still grace the center hall. With mains a working farm. The Mul- the school’s history. Fall 1989, the turn of the 19th Century. and the church have changed very the removal of fourteen coats of lin family have chosen to say school was opened to the public For more than 165 years, the little during the last 100 years. multi-colored paint, the center farewell to this amazing historic for Heritage Weekend and has cabin was home to the Mathias Directions: Take the McCau- hall banister once again shines as home and allow another fortu- been a tour attraction every year family. Sadi, the widow of Phil- ley Road Exit off Corridor H. a woodworker’s masterpiece cre- nate person or persons to buy this since. ip S. Mathias, lived in the home Right coming from Moorefield, ated from local walnut. home, which truly is a hallmark of August 5, 2004, the Shifflets until the mid 1960s, being the left coming from Wardensville. At Out buildings include an orig- American history. It is an historic donated the school and 1/2 acre last family member to occupy it. the stop sign on Old Rt. 55, turn inal smokehouse used for curing gem that holds many untold sto- of land to the Cullers Run School The home place remained in the right and follow the road until meats and a reconstructed spring ries, secrets, and possibilities. Association on condition that it Mathias family until 1974 when it you make a left on Baughman house once used for cooling milk Directions: 1815 State Route preserve and maintain the struc- was deeded to the Mathias Civic Settlement Road (just under the and other perishables. 259 Baker. From Lost River on ture as it existed between 1898- Center Association by Wendall bridge). Road Dead End’s at the During Heritage Weekend, re- Route 259, go North 6 miles and 1956, and that artifacts placed in Mathias. Church which is approximate- lax and enjoy afternoon tea and the property is on the right. the school be of that period and It was placed on the National ly 3.4 miles down a very scenic Heritage confectionaries in the used in Hardy County schools. Register of Historic Places Nov. county road. Parking at the site. Inn. Celebrating the History Cullers Run School Directions: From Route 259, 24, 1978. The Civil War Trails Location: On Route 259 at Mill The Joseph Sisters about two miles south of Mathi- marker in the front yard provides Gap Rd, Lost River as, take Crab Run Road. Turn more information. Lost River of Hardy County The Hardy County Tour & The trio of actual sisters aims sports events and at Heinz Field, right onto Cullers Run Road. Open courtesy of Mathias Wardensville Craft Association is excited to to blend classic country sounds home of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The school is four miles down the Homestead Inc. The Inn at Lost River & bring a new event to the 63rd An- with a modern appeal and style. “We hope that young and old road on the left. Location: On Route 259 at nual Heritage Weekend in Sep- There was a time in country mu- Lost River General Store alike will come out and support Howard’s Lick Rd., Mathias Lost River Trading Post tember. This year on Saturday, sic when family bands dominated a hometown girl and some local John Mathias Homestead Sept. 24, there will be a headliner the airwaves and the girls next WV talent while helping us raise Baker concert at the Moorefield High door were the best singing group money for the Hardy County School Auditorium. At 7 p.m. in the county. Public Library,” said Strickler. Moorefield native Taylor Stick- Moving ahead to today, The “We continue to try to meet Open Saturday Mount Moriah ley will open for up and coming Joseph Sisters plan to bring the our goal of a large year end do- and Sunday Evangelical West Virginia band, The Joseph family band back to the lime- nation to the library by trying Cullers Run School is one of Lutheran Church Sisters. light. Their single “Crazy in to find successful new events the most complete restorations of The Joseph Sisters hail from Love” made its radio debut in to raise funds during Heritage a one-room school in the nation, Wheeling and have performed February 2016. “Crazy in Love” chock full of authentic memora- Weekend.” Open Saturday and Sunday all over the state. is a fun track about first love and bilia: the original bell, pot-bel- Over the last two years the The Inn at Lost River sits on Open Saturday and Sunday “We wanted to offer some- the crazy things that you do to lied stove, teacher’s desk, student Open Saturday Hardy County Tour & Craft As- property originally owned by A modern, mountain general thing new and fresh for Heritage be together. Their unique sound benches, lunch buckets, text- and Sundayy William (Billy) Harper, an early store that has an espresso bar, sociation has given more than Weekend that would help to uti- landed them a spot at the “Super books, papers and photographs. The Mathias Homestead has landowner in the Lost River Val- bakery and specializes in Amer- $25,000 to the Hardy County The original school was a log survived more than two centuries lize the beautiful new facilities Bowl of Country Music” Jambo- ley. Harper operated a Gristmill ican-made and locally-crafted Public Library. structure located up the road of wear and tear and some mis- we have in Hardy County,” says ree in the Hills and a chance to and General Store which were items--is the latest iteration of Tickets for this event will be from the current school building fortune to remain standing as a the commercial and social cen- an old feed/general store build- Kriston Strickler, 2016 Heritage showcase their talent at Third monument to the homesteading $10 in advance and $15 at the on 1/2 acre of land belonging to Open Saturday ters of activity for the Lost River ing that was built in the late Weekend Chair. “The Saturday and Lindsey in Nashville. The la- Henry Cullers and Phebe Feath- families of the Lost River Val- door. Sales will begin in early Au- The Lutheran congregation in Valley. 1940’s on land originally owned evening time slot is generally an dies are emerging as one of the ers Cullers. Board of Education ley and as a special tribute to the gust at www.heritageweekend. Baughman Settlement was first Although the Grist Mill no by Winchester Milling Co. Be- area where there is not an event fastest growing country groups in purchased the 1/2 acre for $15.00 Mathias family that made it home com and Shultz Realty. recognized by the German Re- longer stands, the Lost River hind the store there used to be a and the committee hoped to fill the mid-Atlantic region playing a by deed dated June 16, 1879. The for 165 years. formed and Evangelical Luther- General Store, National Register railroad station (that also housed it with something family friend- countless number of fairs, festi- Only 500 tickets will be sold, so log school building served the It hasn’t been easy. During the an Society in 1833, and was first of Historic Places, is a center of an elementary school in the early that could take place no mat- vals, and events. They have land- early purchases are encouraged. community until the new one- Civil War, Union troops burned known as the Cedar Hill Luther- activity for the Lost River Valley ly 1900’s) that was used to take ter the weather. The craft show ed opening slots for Toby Keith, Please visit the Hardy County room school building was com- the floor of an upstairs room an Church. Their church stood and continues to provide a “sense products to and from Winchester is also going to be taking place Jerrod Neimann, Aaron Lewis, Tour & Craft Association Face- pleted in 1898. By 1914 the one- when a raging fire in a fireplace to the northeast of the present of place” for residents, guests and and Gore. On August 12, 1953 book page and website for up to room building (18’ x 26’) became got out of control. The scar is still at Moorefield High School and Phill Vasser, Raelynn, Waterloo church. It is likely a Lutheran travelers. Instead of horseshoes Winchester Milling Co. sold the overcrowded and a second room visible. Natural aging and harsh the 2016 Heritage Weekend Revival, Josh Thompson, and date information about this event congregation was present in the and caskets, the Lost River Gen- building to Joseph T. and Esther was added. The current two-room weather have taken their toll. Board is making a great effort to The Oak Ridge Boys. The Joseph and everything happening during area before 1820. The Reverend eral Store now offers local, WV H. Frye, who opened up Frye school building sits on 1/2 acre of But nothing so threatened the bring events back to Main Street Sisters have also performed at the 63rd annual Heritage Week- Peter Miler of the Capon North and national American crafts and land belonging to the James and cabin as the natural gas explosion Continued on page 19 Moorefield.” West Virginia University BIG 12 end. 8 September 14, 2016—Moorefield Examiner—Heritage Weekend Heritage Weekend—Moorefield Examiner—September 14, 2016 17

Continued from page 17 1903, for Virginia V. Smith. The more likely was Light Horse Har- the swimming pool. Before the Generally recognized as the Mathias first marriage united Noah Moy- ry’s son Charles Carter Lee who pool at a “Y” in the road, bear ers and Emma Loury on Nov. built the two-story cabin in 1800. right up the hill. Parking is just oldest extant structure in West St. John’s Evangelical Virginia, Stump Cabin is a must- 15, 1903, and a month later, on According to Anderson, Light beyond the cabin. see for anyone wondering what Lutheran Church Christmas Eve, Perry L. Dove Horse Harry bought 17,000 acres life was like in the untamed fron- and Florence H. Loury were mar- along Howard’s Lick and Cove Oakhurst/Ruddle Fort tier of the mid-1700’s. The cabin ried. Run Road in 1796 for speculative has stood during the development Lewis Loury provided land for purposes but went into debt be- of our great country through the a cemetery on a hilltop just above fore he could develop the prop- French & Indian, Revolutionary, St. John’s. The earliest marker erty. Rather than have it seized and Civil wars, and remains today carries the date April 8, 1894, for by creditors, he transferred the as a full-time working farm. It is Arthur Loury. property to his four sons, includ- a vital part of the South Fork and When cars became common, ing Robert and his elder brother Hardy County history. roads were improved and min- Charles. Around 1746, Michael Stump isters became hard to find and Charles is believed to have built came from Germany with his Open Saturday and Sunday keep; people left their home the hand-hewn white oak cabin as family, and built a one-story cab- Used as a place of worship and churches for large, consolidated a hunting-cabin but, sensing the Open Saturday and Sunday community meeting place for in along the South Fork River. A congregations. St. John’s, like so opportunity presented by the ex- In 1748, Lord Thomas, the fifth many years, St. John’s Evangeli- second story was added in 1859. many country churches, closed its istence of sulphur springs, built Earl of Fairfax, engaged a young cal Lutheran Church, like many In October of 1746, a survey doors in 1961. a two-story hotel and spa on the surveyor by the name of George country churches, lost its con- crew, which included Peter Jef- Directions: From Route 259, site. Lee ran the hotel until 1851 Washington to survey some land, gregation to larger consolidated ferson, father of Thomas Jeffer- about 1.6 miles south of Mathi- when it was acquired by entre- in order to lease it, in the north- churches in the 1950s, closed its son, reached Stump Run. George as, take Crab Run Road. After preneurs, who renamed it Hardy ern part of Virginia. Washington doors in 1961 and became a hay David Hunter Strother aka Porte Crayon Minnie Pearl Washington recorded in his diary 1.3 miles, turn right onto Cullers White Sulphur Springs. In the began then to survey farms in barn. at age 16, that he spent sever- Run Road. St. John’s is at 460 1890s, H.S. Carr enlarged the the Lost River Valley. The first The current owner purchased al days with the Stumps in 1748, Cullers Run Road, on the right. hotel and called it Lee White settlers in the valley decided to the church, farmhouse and prop- while a member of Lord Fairfax’s Sulphur Springs. The hotel was build forts to protect themselves History Comes Alive! for Heritage Weekend erty in 2000. The church is now a survey team headed by James Lee Cabin destroyed by fire in 1910, but the from Native Americans whom woodworking shop for the master Genn. original cabin and pavilion at the they thought were hostile, so they furniture maker who resides on Lord Fairfax deeded the 366 spring survived. built three forts. Steven Ruddle the property. Portrayals of two prominent figures in West Virginia history acres to the Stumps in 1749. The The Lee Cabin was placed on built the second of the three forts The entire compound pays original deed, which is written the National Register of Historic which is the stone section of this tribute to a compatible mixture on sheepskin, is on display at the Places on July 30, 1974. house and better known as Rud- Will be featured as part of the 2016 Heritage Weekend. of rural heritage and modern cre- cabin. In 1934, the State of West Vir- dle’s Fort. ativity. The property remained in the ginia purchased the property, in- In the early part of the 19th Porte Crayon serious actress. While working for a traveling The cornerstone for St. John’s hands of the Stump Family until cluding the cabin, to create the century, Jeremiah Inskeep built Evangelical Lutheran Church was David Hunter Strother will be portrayed by theater company she created the down home 1973, when John Buhl purchased 3,712-acre Lost River State Park. the brick part of the home. Some- laid Sept. 1, 1901, but the congre- Don Teter of Monterville in a West Virginia Hu- character of Minnie Pearl to help promote per- it and restored the cabin. The park has a lovely swimming time after that, a passage way was gation was active at least as early Included on the property is a Open Saturday pool, hiking trails, and a nearby built connecting the old stone manities Council History Alive! program at The formances. Her first appearance on the Grand as 1894, serving the families that museum of “old stuff,” a black- and Sunday stable where horses can be hired Fort and brick section of the McCoy Theater on Saturday Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. Ole Opry in 1940 was a success and eased fears settled Cullers Run. ENCORE ENCORE smith shop, sawmill, antique trac- For years, this rustic cabin was which makes it a great family home. The top of the Fort was Upscale Upscale Resale,Resale, LLCLLC Founders included many fam- Strother was one of the most accomplished that her satire of rural ways might not be appre- tors and cars, etc, believed to have been built by vacation spot. Note: Cabins do then used as slave quarters. The ily names still common today: Directions: About 13 miles Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee, book early. back frame section was added, and diverse men of the new state of West Virgin- ciated by country audiences. People instead em- 118 South Main St., Moorefield WV Delawder, Dove, Fauley, Jenkins, south of Moorefield on South the Revolutionary War hero and Directions: Located on Lost making eleven rooms. The house ia. Born in Martinsburg, he trained as an artist in braced Minnie as one of their own and she be- 304-530-5500 Loury, May, Moyers, Sherman, Fork Rd. (Route 7). Watch for father of Confederate icon Rob- River State Park Road, County was built for stability and practi- Like our Facebook Hours: Souder, Sours, Stultz, Ketterman, Europe and gained fame as a writer and illustra- came a legend in country entertainment. the green flag and Stump Run ert E. Lee. But a study by Ellen Route 12 (Howard’s Lick Road) cality. The rafters in the attic have page for daily sales Monday–Friday 10–6 Loy, Strawderman and Wilkins. tor for national magazines under the name Porte Strother and Pearl are two of the many avail- Farm sign on the left. Anderson for the WV Depart- four miles southwest of Mathias. Roman Numerals carved on them updates Saturday 9–5 The first baptism was Jan. 17, Once in the park, follow signs for Crayon. He illustrated several early travel stories able character presentations offered through ment of Parks documented that it and are joined by wooden pegs. The rafters would’ve most likely including The Blackwater Chronicle that shared the West Virginia Humanities Council’s History Welcome to Heritage Weekend! been put together on the ground the exploits of an 1851 expedition of sportsmen Alive! program as a means of exploring history Welcome to and hoisted up to the roof hence into the Canaan Valley. From Charles Town he by interacting with noteworthy historical figures. the need for the Roman numerals. The entrance doors are de- reported and illustrated John Brown’s capture, These programs provide audiences with the op- We Offer: signed to withstand attacks. Fire- trial and execution for Harper’s Weekly in 1859. portunity to question those who have shaped our places were used in the fort and During the Civil War Strother served as a Union history. B. F. Goodrich Heritage Weekend brick section for cooking and officer and topographer who saw action in sever- Historical characterization is the vehicle for Michelin heating. All of the bricks used in the construction of the house al major battles. He was one of the founders of this program. Humanities scholars have careful- Kelley were made in the fields located the West Virginia Historical Society and a speak- ly researched the writings, speeches and biogra- behind the property. er at the first commencement held at West Vir- phies of the characters they portray and whenev- During the Civil War, in the event of a Union Raid, Confeder- ginia University. er possible, use their original words. ate soldiers could escape up a hid- The West Virginia Humanities Council is a den staircase and remain between Minnie Pearl private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the first and second story of the Minnie Pearl will be portrayed by Denise providing educational programs in the human- brick section. Valuables could’ve FISHER FAMILY been hidden there as well. The Giardina of Charleston in a West Virginia Hu- ities for all West Virginians. For 40 years the walls in the large central upstairs manities Council History Alive! program at the Council has been providing educational pro- DENTISTRY bedroom revealed a message pos- Lost River Artisan Cooperative, located on State grams in the humanities across the state. Misty Valley sibly from a soldier saying how he missed his beloved’s blue eyes. Route 259 in Lost River, on Saturday, Sept. 24 This program is available to both non-profit HOURS: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 315 Jackson Ave. Moorefield Hardware & Grocery The door facing in the main hall at 1 p.m. and for-profit groups. For more information call 502 Clements St., Moorefield 538-2042 Mathias, WV • Charles & Vivian is still marked where a mini ball Sarah Colley studied theater while in college The West Virginia Humanities Council at 346- 304-530-6290 Hardware (304) 897-7331 • Grocery (304) 897-5976 came through the back door. during the Great Depression intending to be a 8500 or visit the website: www.wvhumanities.org. Check out our website: www.southbranchtire.com Continued on page 18 16 September 14, 2016—Moorefield Examiner—Heritage Weekend Heritage Weekend—Moorefield Examiner—September 14, 2016 9

Continued from page 15 done by Union troops, including Edge Farm near Fisher, WV, the before since it no longer sags. of the Victorian ornamentation. brick chimney.”Built of heart- burning pews and stabling horses one and a half story log kitchen “New” old windows and doors re- Both houses have a large foyer wood pine, the Parsons House ap- inside the sanctuary. provided countless meals for the place rotted ones. A new tin roof with an elegant staircase and spa- pears to have been constructed in The exterior reflects many Harness and Fisher families un- substitutes for the former leaky cious rooms. Simple, wide-plank Kids Will Get a two stages, the north part is three characteristics of Greek Reviv- til around 1850. Afterwards the covering. Over all, the restoration white oak baseboards and door- stories high, the exact dimensions al architecture. On the gabled kitchen became a wash house, saved about 95 percent of the frames are found throughout the required by the deed. roof, a bell tower houses a bell smoke house and storage shed. original structure. house. The house’s most unique The Parsons family lived in cast in Philadelphia in 1842 that Moving the structure to Paskell Yet to come: a new chimney features are the leaded glass win- this log house until 1809 when it was used as a fire alarm for the Hill saves it from future flooding. constructed of stones and brick dows as well as the built-in china HAWSE Passport to History was sold to John H. Smith. It has town until 1934. The belfry is Up to the middle of the 19th from the old chimney. At resto- cabinet in the dining room. While changed hands many times since topped with a weather vane in century most plantation kitch- ration’s end the new kitchen will many of the rooms have mantels, MOOREFIELD then. the shape of a fish and inscribed ens were located in a separate, stand ready, once again, to serve there are no fireplaces; the house By Jean A. Flanagan kids can get their Passport Over the years, plaster walls by its maker, Gottlieb Hutter. A detached building away from the up delicious meals. is reported to have been one of Moorefield Examiner stamped,” said Heritage and whitewash disguised the orig- Civil War Trails marker in front of main living quarters. The separa- Location: 114 Paskell Hill the first homes in Moorefield to Weekend organizer Carolyn inal log construction, and by 1985 the church provides more infor- tion cut down on the noise, odors, Drive, Moorefield have a furnace. Timber used to Kids who visit Heritage Week- Strickler. “If they get 10 or the house was in such disrepair mation. smoke and, most important, the Directions: From South Fork construct the house was harvest- end will have an opportunity to more stamps, they can be en- that tearing it down and replacing Guests are invited to attend a danger of fire to the main house. Road, take Paskell Hill Drive ed just outside of town on land Rt. 220 North, Moorefield, WV it with a parking lot was consid- special church service on Sunday at A kitchen could catch on fire at which curves to the right. now occupied by the Moorefield get extra credit in their history tered for a prize.” ered. Cooler heads prevailed, and 11 a.m. Not open for tours Sunday. any time with cooking taking Middle School. • 304-538-6396 • classes and will be entered in a Admission to Heritage the house was saved. The Sons of Confederate Vet- place on an open hearth and with Robert Cleland Robert Cleland, who was in drawing to win a prize. Weekend Tour Houses is free When a hole was drilled into erans, Camp 582, McNeill’s a continually burning fire. Wilson House the mercantile business with his The Heritage Weekend Com- for children 12 and younger. Rangers will have an authentic one of the walls, the original log The second floor housed the father, lived in the house until mittee has joined forces with his- “They can’t just walk in and encampment on the lawn of the cook and family. In later years, 1927 when the family moved to structure was discovered. Rich- tory teachers in Hardy County get their Passport stamped,” ard and Mary Lou Bass, who pur- church. This event is a free event. farm hands roomed upstairs. One Washington, D.C. Even though Public Schools to distribute Heri- Strickler said. “They have to chased the home, spent two years Location: 109 South Main St., farmhand, Harry Duffy, lived in the property has passed through restoring the logs, floor, fireplac- Moorefield. the upstairs room for 35 years. many owners since its construc- tage Weekend Passports. pay attention to the history and es, and beamed ceilings. The Ger- A February 2010 fire complete- tion, the house has remained vir- Heritage Weekend in Hardy answer a question. They have to man siding on the exterior was re- Summer Kitchen ly destroyed the main plantation tually unchanged. County is Sept. 24 - 26. It is West learn something.” “We stored in 1977. house but spared the old kitchen. Directions: 111 Elm St., Virginia’s only countywide cele- Strickler said there are oth- want this to be a family event, In the restoration of a first Mike Crites grew up near Water Moorefield bration. er Heritage Weekend activities with something for everyone,” floor fireplace, a letter was found Edge Farm and held a fascination “There are 58 locations planned for children. she said. from Katie P. to her friend Re- for the house and farm. With the Open Saturday Only South Fork becca Sangster of Harrisonburg main house reduced to cinders, Known as part of the Old describing the occupation of the Mr. Crites undertook the task Church lot, Robert A. Wilson Stump Cabin town by the “Yankees” during the of saving the kitchen. Workers purchased the property in 1905 401 Maple Ave., Moorefield Union Encampment will be Civil War. tagged each pine log of the struc- from the Town of Moorefield. It The Parsons House is on the ture, took it apart and trucked was not until 1914 that Robert National Register of Historical it five miles across the South and his wife, Gelia M. Wilson Part of Civil War Living History Places. Branch Valley to Paskell Hill. built this lovely two story, white When re-assembling the building, Location: 114 S. Elm St. wood-frame house as a wedding The Sons of Confederate thentic clothing of the period. This year there also will be an the first log put in place on the present for their son, Robert Cle- Veterans, Camp 582, McNeill’s Tents, cooking gear, and weapons new block foundation and wood- encampment of the 7th WV In- Presbyterian Church Open Saturday Only land and his bride, Pauline Wil- Rangers, is once again demon- will be in use and on display. en sub floor was the last log re- fantry, Company I (Union) in the This restoration of a circa liams. strating how life was lived in a Wander through the confed- moved from the original building. field behind the Hardy County 1780s summer kitchen demon- Robert A. had the house con- Open Saturday. typical Civil War camp. erate encampment on both Sat- Rebar inserted in the logs sta- strates contemporary techniques structed in the same floor plan as Special Hours on Sunday On Saturday and Sunday ex- urday and Sunday on the lawn Public Library. There will be skir- bilize the structure. The kitchen for saving a piece of local his- his own Victorian home on 125 mishes between the two camps reaches four inches taller than 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. pect to see both young and old, of the Moorefield Presbyterian tory. Originally built on Water South Main Street, but with less Continued on page 17 men and women, dressed in au- Church. throughout the weekend. Welcome to Heritage Weekend! Bean & Bean WOLFES GARAGE, LLC Open Saturday for Tours LL TYPES and Sunday for Services • A The Presbyterian Church con- AUTO AND TRUCK gregation in Moorefield was or- REPAIR ganized with 31 members on the Oscar M. Bean rolls in 1838 but traces its roots to • 4 X 4 T RUCK itinerant preachers in the 1780s. In 1846, several prominent William H. Bean S ALES R ESTAURANT AND families deeded Lot 18 in Moore- field to the trustees of the church Attorneys at Law IZZA ARK , NC . for a new sanctuary that was be- P P I gun in 1847 and completed in Moorefield, WV Open Wed. thru Sun. 6 a.m.–10:00 p.m. 1855. The church called the Rev. Closed Monday & Tuesday William V. Wilson as their pastor in the same year, and both church 304-530-6198 Voted Best Pizza in Hardy County! and pastor survived the Civil War. During the war, the church was Moorefield, WV occupied at various times by Con- 425 South Main Street federate and Union troops and 120 S. Main St., Moorefield (304) 538-2424 both armies used it as a hospi- 1479 US 220 S Phone: 304-538-2523 tal. In 1914, the U.S. government 472 N High St., Romney (304) 822-3831 304-530-6994 We’ve been in business for 42 years. paid the church $800 for damage Moorefield, WV 10 September 14, 2016—Moorefield Examiner—Heritage Weekend Heritage Weekend—Moorefield Examiner—September 14, 2016 15

Continued from page 14 Higgins House skeep in 1890 as their winter air conditioning, no automobiles in West Virginia, incorporated Heritage Weekend To Feature Guided and Self-Guided House Tours board and batten exterior in 1920. home, the Inskeep house is con- parked in front and no paved in 1777, this house was added to Typical of “low churches” that structed in the Queen Ann Victo- streets to drive your wagon or the National Register of Histor- In Wardensville the Heritage Weekend Board tors regarding the history of the with paid home tour/event ticket. and 2 p.m. on Saturday. All adult characterized less emphasis on rian style, featuring a porch that ride your horse and most people ical Sites in 1979. Thomas Par- Saturday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. has added signs in Wardensville area. When there is a green flag Guided tours will leave from The participants must have a Home ceremony than “high churches,” wrapped around the south and either arrived by wagon or horse- sons set about construction of the east sides trimmed with ornate back. stone section of the house in the With the help of local sponsors, to educate and entertain visi- and a sign, the house is also open Lost River Trading Post at 11 a.m. Tour Ticket. Emmanuel’s stained glass windows have geometric designs gingerbread woodwork. After the Civil War, it was op- late 1780s. It was noted that this rather than pictures of saints. The The house was the first in the erated by Captain C. B. Mullin, was one of the finest buildings colored glass along sides of win- South Branch Valley to have a who made it into a renowned in town until well after 1800. It Wardensville dows in the Nave is made from central heating system, a prim- hostelry famous for its food. It combined ruggedness with finer Wardensville Town Map colored pot-metal glass. The cen- itive unit prone to overheating. was especially known for the oys- symmetrical details and featured ter parts are enameled glass with Open Saturday Only There’s at least one recorded in- ters served. An old letter reads, large rooms, a wide stairwell, and Walking Tour designs painted on clear glass. cident of the volunteer fire com- “Only the finest oysters were well-designed basement fireplace. The parish hall windows use opal- One of the oldest extant struc- pany being summoned by ringing brought to Moorefield because As with most of houses of this era, escent glass of the La Fare and tures in Moorefield, the Higgins the Presbyterian Church bell. Captain Mullin had educated the as the family and the wealth grew, 1. House bought by Anne Keckley c. 1895 John Tiffany styles. The church will House was built 1786-88 by Rob- Early on, electricity was pro- people of Moorefield and hotel needs changed and additions we Pease 1922, Mrs. William Warden 1934, Roy Pil- have a collection of civil war era ert Higgins, a captain in the Rev- vided by a Delco Electric Sys- guests to eat only the best”. added to the home. The frame grim 1936. books to view both days. olutionary War. tem, which used highly explosive During Captain Mullin’s ten- units were added around 1840, 2. Sheriff H. R. Orndorff built a 3-room structure at Location: Intersection of Win- In 1777, the Virginia General glass batteries to generate ener- ure in the 1860s and 70s, known 1860, and 1900. The front porch his office, sold it to Aaron Russell c. 1910 who chester Avenue and South Fork Assembly authorized creation of gy. Because of the danger, these as the Golden Days of Moore- is an outstanding feature, and it added rooms to make a house. Road, Moorefield. a town on the lands of Conrad systems were houses in concrete field, old hotel registers indicate is complemented by a bracket- 3. Former Methodist Church built in 1881, bell tow- Moore. Called Moorefield, the buildings. that many men of note and dis- ed cornice in the original stone er in 1898. Friddle House town’s trustees sold half acre lots The carriage house remains tinction were guests, including house. A separate cinder-block 4. Jordan house built c. 1885. to settlers on condition that pur- and is being used as a garage and both Ulysses S. Grant and Robert apartment placed at the rear of small apartment on the neighbor- E. Lee. The building carried the the house has been added more 5. House built by John C. Barney in 1923. chasers build a dwelling of at least 18 square feet, with a brick or ing property. The ice house and name The Mullin Hotel for over recently. The addition of the bay 6. House built by James R. Baker in 1875 bought stone chimney, within two years, other small buildings are long 80 years and is West Virginia’s and stained glass transoms, and by Quintus McKeever in 1895, became a pool a requirement first relaxed to five gone. oldest continuously operated ho- the alterations to the doors and hall, then a liquor store in 19-3 now the New years and then later to nine years At Angus Inskeep’s death in tel, serving as such for over 110 windows, carried the stone sec- Business Launchpad. due to “the difficulty of procuring 1913, the house was inherited years. tion into the 20th century in style. 7. Lot once owned by Dr. H. C. Baker. materials.” by his adopted daughter, Sallie Everyone who walked through The passage of this house 8. Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge Robert Higgins purchased lot Comfort Williams, and her hus- its doors contributed to its histo- from one prominent business (IOOF) built in 1856; 2nd floor was Wardens- No. 33 from the trustees in 1786 band, George T. Williams. It has ry. The visitor today might sense person to another through the ville’s first High School facility now the Lost Riv- Open Saturday Only and his deed became the 10th to had many other owners in its 115 a ghost of a traveling salesman years demonstrated the continu- years. of the 1800s, the echo of boots ity of the business community in er Brewing Company. Hardy County has many homes be recorded by the town. The house retained its origi- down wooden hallway or the rus- Moorefield and the association 9. Built by Horace Pease in 1875, son John ex- with Victorian detailing but only The structure was built of logs and covered, sometime later, with nal Victorian features until ex- tle of the fine ladies’ dresses, all with this house. Lawrence Sher- tended the back wing and added a tower once a few truly Victorian designed clapboard siding. Although it is tensive remodeling took place in of which contribute to the ambi- man Law Firm occupies several known a Hotel Warden. homes. One of the most notable is the Friddle House on South two stories, it has only one room the early 1950s. The owners, John ance of the Mullin Hotel. One rooms of the building. 10. Lot on which this house stands was sold by Ja- Main Street in Moorefield. The downstairs. Higgins sold the and Elizabeth Coffman, removed can imagine the chatter of guests Directions: 117 Main Street cob Warden to I.M. Baker in 1832. three story house is a wonderful house to George Harness in 1792. the porch and gingerbread trim, as they sat on the long front porch 11. House owned by John Cline Sr. dates to c. example of Queen Ann Victorian In 1983 the Duffey United squared off the bays on the south on a summer evening or as they Capt. Parsons House 1875. architecture with its fish scale sid- Methodist Church bought the and east sides, replaced faded sat around the fireplaces on win- 12. Blacksmith shop built in 1830s and us d by ing and gingerbread trim. The in- property with the intent to tear wallpaper with plaster. Only the try nights - this is the true history John Cline Sr. and son until 1895 leased to War- terior of the house is equally im- down the house and use the land banister and two back rooms on of the building. the second floor were left intact. Moorefield and Hardy County densville for use as town jail in 1930. pressive with ornate woodwork. for a parking lot. A public outcry Directions: 106 Winchester history will be on display. An add- 13. House built in 1880 and once known as the Robert A. Wilson, who was a caused the church to preserve the original structure and only Ave, Moorefield ed attraction for the visitor will “red house,” served as a post office, barber merchant and mayor of Moore- field, built the home in 1906. demolish an addition to the left. be the reconstructed log building shop, and a Dr. W.A. Wynnkoop’s office. After Robert’s death, Arno and The structure is now owned by The Mullin Hotel that has been moved from a prior 14. The original log house on this site was replaced Gladys Friddle, for whom the the Town of Moorefield. location in Moorefield to the rear by the Dr. John McKeever house in 1888, now house is known, purchased the Mrs. Linda Shears has kindly of the hotel property. the Mansion on Main Art Gallery. property in 1933. It remained as added a display of her antique The Hardy County Historical Open Saturday Only 15. The Mineral Hotel built in 1835-1840 was locat- a private residence until the Frid- iron cookware pieces to the area Society will be having a history The Parsons House is one of ed on this site until 1954; the present building dle’s sold the house in 1984 to surrounding the stone fireplace presentation, “Claypool’s Rebel- the oldest, if not the oldest, ex- was built by Welton Orndorff as a post office in Harold K Michael who converted for your enjoyment. lion,” Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 tant structures in Moorefield. p.m. 1960. the structure into office space. Open courtesy of the Town of The house is a survivor of more Moorefield. Directions: 104 South Main St. 16. James Early owned the original house until In 2005, Cynthia A Hinkle pur- than three centuries of wear and Location: Corner of Elm Street tear, including artillery exchanges 1890, Russell Heltzel tore it down in 1922 and chased the home and continued to utilize it as an Insurance Agen- and Winchester Avenue, Moore- Old Stone Tavern between the North and South in built present structure was the Loy Funeral cy until 2015. Many upgrades field. Open Saturday the Civil War. It was complete- Home until bought by the Giffins in 1998, now were completed to include a new and Sunday ly untouched by six major floods the Loy-Giffiin Funeral Home. heating system, insulation and Inskeep House Built 166 years ago, in 1847, that ravaged Moorefield. 17. Store built by H. R. Orndorff in 1906 was White new siding, as well as an addition when West Virginia was the west- On August 10, 1785 Capt. Star Bar & Grill, then White Star Restaurant now of a new sun room. The interior ern part of Virginia, the hotel was James Parsons, a veteran of the Star Mercantile. of the home has been upgraded originally known as the Moore- French and Indian and Revolu- 18. Part log house built before 1832. as well. field Hotel Company and the tionary Wars, paid 40 shillings for 19. St. Peter Lutheran brick church built in 1869 re- The home can continue to be stockholders included Charles Lot 30 to the trustees of Moore- placed with present stone church in 1934. used as a business/residence com- Carter Lee, eldest brother of field, who were eager to encour- age residency in the community 20. House may have been built by John Long in bination or a personal residence. Robert E. Lee. In its day it was Directions: 125 N Main St. considered to have every modern Open Saturday Only founded in 1777. One of the con- 1880. Moorefield convenience. Of course, there The Old Stone Tavern is one ditions of the deed required Par- 21. J. L. Branson Heishman built this house in 1905 was no central heating – each of the oldest buildings from un- sons to build a dwelling at least and used it as a hotel until 1920. Open Saturday Only room had a fireplace; there was coursed fieldstone still stand- “18-foot square with a stone or 22. House built after the 1943 fire. © 2015 Gary F. Mason Built by Angus and Eliza In- no indoor water or plumbing, no ing. In one of the oldest towns Continued on page 16 14 September 14, 2016—Moorefield Examiner—Heritage Weekend Heritage Weekend—Moorefield Examiner—September 14, 2016 11

In Moorefield added additional signs on Main Special emphasis has been placed is also open with paid home tour/ All adult participants must have a Saturday, 11 a.m. Street and Winchester Avenue on highlighting the Civil War His- event ticket. Guided tours will Home Tour Ticket. Tour presented Historic Homes and Buildings With the help of local sponsors, to educate and entertain visitors tory in our area. When there is a leave from the Hardy County Pub- the Heritage Weekend Board has regarding the history of the area. green flag and a sign, the house lic Library at 11 a.m. on Saturday. by William Bean.

Open for Heritage Weekend Moorefield Old Fields Church/ by’s Raiders in the Civil War. After the Chambers, the prop- of Jeffrey Waite Duffey, the son Moorefield Town Map Old Fields Fort Pleasant Meeting After the removal of the unsafe erty was purchased by Emma of tavern owner John Duffey. A Walking Tour House balcony pre-1900, the building McMechen Cunningham, of Mc- Confederate Civil War veteran Leatherman Barn has been maintained in excellent Mechen House, in 1919. The with McNeill’s Rangers, he was condition. Members of the Van- most well-known of the house’s the first Moorefield man to enter E 1. W. F. Wilson House 105 Winchester Ave. Meter and other prominent local owners, and for whom the house the Methodist ministry. families continue to be buried in is named, S.L. and Eva Dodd, Location: Corner of Win- W 2. Old Public Library Potomac Eagle i 113 Winchester Ave. the church yard as their ancestors who purchased the house in chester Avenue and Elm St., nch have been for the past seven or 1930. Mr. Dodd served as Agri- Moorefield. e N S

Excursion st . 3. Alexander Home e r 24 eight generations. culture Extension Agent for Har- r South Elm St.

Av D e Directions: US 220 north from dy County. Present owner, Greg Emmanuel l n l 4. Old Courthouse and Jail u i Moorefield for about 4 miles, George, purchased the house in Episcopal Church e 203-205 Winchester Ave. H turn left at gray barn (just north 2014 from the Dodd family. W l of Fish Pond Rd.) and at histor- Location: 204 North Main St. 12 l 5. Bergdoll Home,1909 Open Saturday e 211 Winchester Ave. Open Saturday Only ic sign and farm gate. Watch for Moorefield k and Sunday s green flag, drive through field on a 6. Elmore Funeral Home, P ad 217 Winchester Ave. Looking like a towered and Also known as the Fort Pleas- left. Duffey United o Clay Street 10 R 7. Sunnyside turreted castle, the Leatherman ant Meeting House, the Old Methodist Church rk P Fo 307 Winchester Ave., Barn of Buena Vista Farms was Fields Church holds special sig- 9 h built between 1903 and 1907 by t 8. Emmanuel Episcopal Church nificance in the history of the Moorefield ou George T. Leatherman. The barn South Branch Valley. It is the S South Fork Rd cost was $4,229.26, a princely sum oldest church in West Virginia; The Dodd House P 8 9. Union Tannery House at the time but by today’s stan- and because it served, too, as a 311 Winchester Ave. dards a trifling amount for what school house, it is believed to be 10. W. E. Woy House remains the largest wood barn in the oldest extant school house in 313 Winchester Ave. West Virginia and one still used the state. 28 on a working farm. 11. Presbyterian Church On Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Rosemary 13 109 S. Main St. Built of native white oak, the all are invited to an old fashioned Lane 7 barn has eight cupolas, three ga- (One Way 12. Chipley Homeplace hymn sing and prayer meeting to treet Open Saturday for Tours ) 317 Winchester Ave. bles, and double silos. It stands close out Heritage Weekend fes- S two stories tall and includes three and Sunday for Services tivities. n 13. Nine Gables main sections that are three barns Episcopalians trace their pres- 14 Chipley Lane 304 Winchester Ave. The church was built in 1812 Open Saturday for Tours o strung together. According to ence here to 1753 when the on land donated by Isaac and and Sunday for Services 15 14. Homer Carr Home Leatherman’s account book, the Elizabeth VanMeter, early set- Hampshire Parish of the Church 6 220 Winchester Ave. white oak “was cut and sawed Open Saturday of England in Virginia was estab- tlers in Old Fields who, in 1832, gton Street With the growth of Methodism ers at Walnut Bottom and hauled in lished by the same legislative act 15. Dr. J. M. Harman Homes built Fort Pleasant, an 18-room n 16 Sallie Heiskell Chambers and and movement of the population that created Hampshire Coun- e 5 214-218 Winchester with 4 horse teams.” mansion of mixed Georgian and J her husband, John W. Chambers, center from Old Fields, where the hi By the early 1990s, the barn ty, which then included Hardy ry 16. Lobb House, Federal styles nearby. The orig- s 17 were living with her father, James first church was constructed at 212 Winchester Ave. was collapsing. Clyde and Mary inal deed for the church stipu- County. R. Heiskell at Sunset View, north Fort Pleasant, the first Methodist “The Revolution saw most An- 27 nda Ann Ours bought the barn in lates that while the property was u 17. Inskeep Hall of Moorefield at the time of Church was built in Moorefield in Wa 26 18 4 eet 1992 from George “Bud” Leath- owned by the Methodist Church, glican clergy return to England Elm Str 206 Winchester Ave. 1850 on Elm Street. Bo his death in 1883. Mr. Heiskell and it was seventy years before erman, the grandson of George T. it would be available for use by 18. Higgins House willed Sunset View to his son and The church had an auditorium n Leatherman, and Bud’s wife Nel- any denomination at any time. Episcopalians again became ac- 19 3 200 Winchester Ave. to his daughter, Sallie, he left his that seated 200 and a gallery for w lie, Ours’ sister. Making good on Religious tolerance did not tive in Hardy County,” accord- corner lot in the town of Moore- slaves, who worshiped there until To 19. Duffey Methodist Church a promise to his sister, Ours begin ing to a church history. “The 2 extend to racial equality. While the Asbury Methodist Episcopal 20 North Elm St. the long and expensive proves of field and $1,000 with which to Rev. Mr. Thralls of Cumberland, d black slaves were allowed to at- Church was formed in 1887. restoring the structure. build a house. Maryland, by invitation, held an 20. Berry General Store tend services, they were segregat- Commonly known at By 1915, according to a Histo- 21 108 Winchester Ave. When he died in 1994, his ed in a balcony accessed from an Episcopal service in the Presbyte- the Dodd House, the Chambers ry of Methodism, South Branch ore el 1 daughters, Deborah Ours Bishop rian Church in February of 1875 o 21. 106 Winchester outdoor staircase. “A contributor built this Victorian house in 1885. Valley, by Daisy Sherman, the P 25 and Jennifer Ours Williams, took to the Moorefield Examiner in and in 1876 Emmanuel Parish 11 Ave.,Inskeep House, congregation had begun plan- M on the challenge to honor their The house was constructed by a was formed.” P 1904 recalled ‘Uncle’ John and Mr. Campbell, of Franklin, WV, ning and raising money for a new d 23 22. Library / Welcome Center father’s vow to make the barn The church building owes Ol North Main St. ‘Aunt’ Lydia Lowe and all the church building. The first ser- whole again. By 2003, restoration with help from Jim Slonaker and its existence to Josiah Dent of ) old servants in the gallery before vices were conducted in the new (Rt. 220 23. McCoy Grand Theatre was complete enough for the barn Mr. George Eberly of Moorefield. Georgetown, D.C., who donated Street the war,” reports Richard Mac- sanctuary in 1922. Main N. Main St. to be open for the first time to the Their names appear on a rafter in mountain land, a portion of which Master in The History of Hardy Built at an estimated cost of public for Heritage Weekend. the attic with the date of October was traded for land and lumber to 22 24. Summer Kitchen County, 1786-1986. $50,000, the large brick church Work on the barn is ongoing. 22, 1885. It is said Mr. Campbell build the church in Moorefield. Paskell Hill Dr. The meeting house had fall- built an identical house to this features stained glass windows of Buena Vista Farms was placed en into disrepair and was closed Construction began in 1876 and t 25. Maslin-Gamble House “exquisite shades [that] add the e on the Register of National His- one in Franklin, WV. The house the building was consecrated in 131 S. Main St. briefly in the late 1800s. Accord- sports sawn-wood ornamentation ancient spiritual touch,” as Hal- un Roa torical Places in 1985. ing to MacMaster, Methodists 1881. tre n R d 26. Presbyterian Manse terman put it. The main audito- S w Directions: Take US 220 North of its door frames and moldings Emmanuel is of the late Goth- To 123 N. Elm St. from Old Fields and Moorefield with ornate detail in the crafts- rium and youth chapel were built to Old Fields. Watch for the me- raised enough money at an ice ic Revival period “and, like many ny manship of the home. The small so they could be “thrown together e 27. Hardy County Court House dieval-looking structure that cream social in 1897 to repair the of its contemporaries, was built of 204 N. Washington St. looms to your right. panes of the bay windows contain to accommodate more than 500 wood rather than stone.” Stucco church and reopen it in 1898 with people.” the original multi-colored stained was added to cover the original legh 28. Episcopal Rectory a service led by the Rev. S. G. Fer- It was dedicated in the name l glass. A 224 Washington St. guson, who had served with Mos- Continued on page 15 12 September 14, 2016—Moorefield Examiner—Heritage Weekend Heritage Weekend—Moorefield Examiner—September 14, 2016 13 2016 TILE HOUSE The Garrett Van Meter House is the Tile House for 2016

By Jean A. Flanagan two-story brick in the Greek Revival style. Accord- the back up to level the house,” Sam said. auctions. “We recently bought a number of pieces at the house was built. Like most country homes built the South Branch Valley. “The main thing left to do is the summer kitchen,” Moorefield Examiner ing to Sam, the foundation stone was quarried from “We rebuilt slowly,” Kelly said. “We rebuilt half Steve Wilson’s auction,” Sam said. in the 19th century, the Garrett Van Meter house has “We don’t have central air conditioning,” Kelly Sam said. “And there’s some work that needs to be the surrounding hills and the bricks were probably the house and moved in, then rebuilt the other half.” Kelly, an avid historian and photographer, has a separate “summer kitchen,” that is not connected said. “We’ve used window units during the hottest done in the basement. It’s a dirt basement and has Sam Williams grew up in Ft. Pleasant, one of the made at Ft. Pleasant. “We did it in sections,” Sam echoed. documented the house’s renovations. to the main house. two weeks of the summer. But it’s only been the past some drainage issues.” oldest homes in Hardy County. So it’s no surprise When Sam was growing up, his father, Renick The Williams’ two oldest children were 5 and 3, “In each room is a poster of the before, during and “They did that because the kitchen was where few years that we’ve thought about central air con- Williams, rented the fields and eventually bought the and their third was on the way. after pictures,” she said. “It was really bad and you most fires started and the houses would burn down,” ditioning.” that he has an appreciation for historic homes. Kelly and Sam say they’re fortunate in the fact land surrounding the Van Meter house. “That was 2001, and we were also building the can see how far we’ve come.” Kelly said. One of the most valued parts of the Garrett Van “I’ve always wanted to live in an historic house,” that their children have grown up to appreciate the “The Welton’s owned it for a time and then the movie theater and the 50-room addition to the ho- Keeping the historic integrity of the house and “There were some holes knocked in the walls to Meter home is a diary written by Rebecca Van Me- Sam said. “I’m just thankful that I married someone Leatherman’s bought it,” Sam said. “In 1990, my tel,” Kelly said. “It was a hectic year.” furnishing it for 21st century living can be a chal- get between the two buildings, but we built an addi- ter, Garrett’s sister, between 1855 and 1864. She de- house and it’s historic value. who shares that desire and has a love of history.” brother Robert and I bought it and rented it out. The Williams family owns the South Branch Cine- lenge sometimes. tion between the main house and the summer kitch- scribes the encampment of Union soldiers on the “The kids have done school projects on the house Sam and Kelly Williams own the Garrett Van Me- Kelly and I bought it in 1999 and started renova- ma 6 and the South Branch Inn in Moorefield. Kelly “We had to cover the fireplace in the kitchen, or en so we could get a better view,” Sam said. hillside and the family’s struggles during that tumul- and on the Battle of Moorefield, which took place ter House, the 2016 Heritage Weekend Tile House. tions. It needed a lot of TLC.” is active in managing both. there wouldn’t have been room for the appliances,” The house faces the east which used to front on tuous time. The house was built in the 1830s and is listed For example, part of the back of the house had In addition to rebuilding the house, Kelly and Sam Sam said. Winchester Pike. The Williams built their addition As with any house, and particularly an historic right near here,” Kelly said. “They love history and on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a suffered water damage and sunk. “We had to jack have filled it with antiques, most coming from estate The current kitchen is not the kitchen used when facing south which gives them a spectacular view of house, there are projects yet to be finished. understand its value.”

Photo by Jean Flanagan While the Williams have recently poured and stamped a new sidewalk, they have retained several of the original stone steps.

Photo by Al Mach The home’s interiors Photo by Al Mach Van Meter House owners, Sam and Kelly Williams Photo by Jean Flanagan 14 September 14, 2016—Moorefield Examiner—Heritage Weekend Heritage Weekend—Moorefield Examiner—September 14, 2016 11

Excursion st . 3. Alexander Home e r 24 eight generations. culture Extension Agent for Har- r South Elm St.

Av D e Directions: US 220 north from dy County. Present owner, Greg Emmanuel l n l 4. Old Courthouse and Jail u i Moorefield for about 4 miles, George, purchased the house in Episcopal Church e 203-205 Winchester Ave. H turn left at gray barn (just north 2014 from the Dodd family. W l of Fish Pond Rd.) and at histor- Location: 204 North Main St. 12 l 5. Bergdoll Home,1909 Open Saturday e 211 Winchester Ave. Open Saturday Only ic sign and farm gate. Watch for Moorefield k and Sunday s green flag, drive through field on a 6. Elmore Funeral Home, P ad 217 Winchester Ave. Looking like a towered and Also known as the Fort Pleas- left. Duffey United o Clay Street 10 R 7. Sunnyside turreted castle, the Leatherman ant Meeting House, the Old Methodist Church rk P Fo 307 Winchester Ave., Barn of Buena Vista Farms was Fields Church holds special sig- 9 h built between 1903 and 1907 by t 8. Emmanuel Episcopal Church nificance in the history of the Moorefield ou George T. Leatherman. The barn South Branch Valley. It is the S South Fork Rd cost was $4,229.26, a princely sum oldest church in West Virginia; The Dodd House P 8 9. Union Tannery House at the time but by today’s stan- and because it served, too, as a 311 Winchester Ave. dards a trifling amount for what school house, it is believed to be 10. W. E. Woy House remains the largest wood barn in the oldest extant school house in 313 Winchester Ave. West Virginia and one still used the state. 28 on a working farm. 11. Presbyterian Church On Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Rosemary 13 109 S. Main St. Built of native white oak, the all are invited to an old fashioned Lane 7 barn has eight cupolas, three ga- (One Way 12. Chipley Homeplace hymn sing and prayer meeting to treet Open Saturday for Tours ) 317 Winchester Ave. bles, and double silos. It stands close out Heritage Weekend fes- S two stories tall and includes three and Sunday for Services tivities. n 13. Nine Gables main sections that are three barns Episcopalians trace their pres- 14 Chipley Lane 304 Winchester Ave. The church was built in 1812 Open Saturday for Tours o strung together. According to ence here to 1753 when the on land donated by Isaac and and Sunday for Services 15 14. Homer Carr Home Leatherman’s account book, the Elizabeth VanMeter, early set- Hampshire Parish of the Church 6 220 Winchester Ave. white oak “was cut and sawed Open Saturday of England in Virginia was estab- tlers in Old Fields who, in 1832, gton Street With the growth of Methodism ers at Walnut Bottom and hauled in lished by the same legislative act 15. Dr. J. M. Harman Homes built Fort Pleasant, an 18-room n 16 Sallie Heiskell Chambers and and movement of the population that created Hampshire Coun- e 5 214-218 Winchester with 4 horse teams.” mansion of mixed Georgian and J her husband, John W. Chambers, center from Old Fields, where the hi By the early 1990s, the barn ty, which then included Hardy ry 16. Lobb House, Federal styles nearby. The orig- s 17 were living with her father, James first church was constructed at 212 Winchester Ave. was collapsing. Clyde and Mary inal deed for the church stipu- County. R. Heiskell at Sunset View, north Fort Pleasant, the first Methodist “The Revolution saw most An- 27 nda Ann Ours bought the barn in lates that while the property was u 17. Inskeep Hall of Moorefield at the time of Church was built in Moorefield in Wa 26 18 4 eet 1992 from George “Bud” Leath- owned by the Methodist Church, glican clergy return to England Elm Str 206 Winchester Ave. 1850 on Elm Street. Bo his death in 1883. Mr. Heiskell and it was seventy years before erman, the grandson of George T. it would be available for use by 18. Higgins House willed Sunset View to his son and The church had an auditorium n Leatherman, and Bud’s wife Nel- any denomination at any time. Episcopalians again became ac- 19 3 200 Winchester Ave. to his daughter, Sallie, he left his that seated 200 and a gallery for w lie, Ours’ sister. Making good on Religious tolerance did not tive in Hardy County,” accord- corner lot in the town of Moore- slaves, who worshiped there until To 19. Duffey Methodist Church a promise to his sister, Ours begin ing to a church history. “The 2 extend to racial equality. While the Asbury Methodist Episcopal 20 North Elm St. the long and expensive proves of field and $1,000 with which to Rev. Mr. Thralls of Cumberland, d black slaves were allowed to at- Church was formed in 1887. restoring the structure. build a house. Maryland, by invitation, held an 20. Berry General Store tend services, they were segregat- Commonly known at By 1915, according to a Histo- 21 108 Winchester Ave. When he died in 1994, his ed in a balcony accessed from an Episcopal service in the Presbyte- the Dodd House, the Chambers ry of Methodism, South Branch ore el 1 daughters, Deborah Ours Bishop rian Church in February of 1875 o 21. 106 Winchester outdoor staircase. “A contributor built this Victorian house in 1885. Valley, by Daisy Sherman, the P 25 and Jennifer Ours Williams, took to the Moorefield Examiner in and in 1876 Emmanuel Parish 11 Ave.,Inskeep House, congregation had begun plan- M on the challenge to honor their The house was constructed by a was formed.” P 1904 recalled ‘Uncle’ John and Mr. Campbell, of Franklin, WV, ning and raising money for a new d 23 22. Library / Welcome Center father’s vow to make the barn The church building owes Ol North Main St. ‘Aunt’ Lydia Lowe and all the church building. The first ser- whole again. By 2003, restoration with help from Jim Slonaker and its existence to Josiah Dent of ) old servants in the gallery before vices were conducted in the new (Rt. 220 23. McCoy Grand Theatre was complete enough for the barn Mr. George Eberly of Moorefield. Georgetown, D.C., who donated Street the war,” reports Richard Mac- sanctuary in 1922. Main N. Main St. to be open for the first time to the Their names appear on a rafter in mountain land, a portion of which Master in The History of Hardy Built at an estimated cost of public for Heritage Weekend. the attic with the date of October was traded for land and lumber to 22 24. Summer Kitchen County, 1786-1986. $50,000, the large brick church Work on the barn is ongoing. 22, 1885. It is said Mr. Campbell build the church in Moorefield. Paskell Hill Dr. The meeting house had fall- built an identical house to this features stained glass windows of Buena Vista Farms was placed en into disrepair and was closed Construction began in 1876 and t 25. Maslin-Gamble House “exquisite shades [that] add the e on the Register of National His- one in Franklin, WV. The house the building was consecrated in 131 S. Main St. briefly in the late 1800s. Accord- sports sawn-wood ornamentation ancient spiritual touch,” as Hal- un Roa torical Places in 1985. ing to MacMaster, Methodists 1881. tre n R d 26. Presbyterian Manse terman put it. The main audito- S w Directions: Take US 220 North of its door frames and moldings Emmanuel is of the late Goth- To 123 N. Elm St. from Old Fields and Moorefield with ornate detail in the crafts- rium and youth chapel were built to Old Fields. Watch for the me- raised enough money at an ice ic Revival period “and, like many ny manship of the home. The small so they could be “thrown together e 27. Hardy County Court House dieval-looking structure that cream social in 1897 to repair the of its contemporaries, was built of 204 N. Washington St. looms to your right. panes of the bay windows contain to accommodate more than 500 wood rather than stone.” Stucco church and reopen it in 1898 with people.” the original multi-colored stained was added to cover the original legh 28. Episcopal Rectory a service led by the Rev. S. G. Fer- It was dedicated in the name l glass. A 224 Washington St. guson, who had served with Mos- Continued on page 15 10 September 14, 2016—Moorefield Examiner—Heritage Weekend Heritage Weekend—Moorefield Examiner—September 14, 2016 15

Continued from page 14 Higgins House skeep in 1890 as their winter air conditioning, no automobiles in West Virginia, incorporated Heritage Weekend To Feature Guided and Self-Guided House Tours board and batten exterior in 1920. home, the Inskeep house is con- parked in front and no paved in 1777, this house was added to Typical of “low churches” that structed in the Queen Ann Victo- streets to drive your wagon or the National Register of Histor- In Wardensville the Heritage Weekend Board tors regarding the history of the with paid home tour/event ticket. and 2 p.m. on Saturday. All adult characterized less emphasis on rian style, featuring a porch that ride your horse and most people ical Sites in 1979. Thomas Par- Saturday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. has added signs in Wardensville area. When there is a green flag Guided tours will leave from The participants must have a Home ceremony than “high churches,” wrapped around the south and either arrived by wagon or horse- sons set about construction of the east sides trimmed with ornate back. stone section of the house in the With the help of local sponsors, to educate and entertain visi- and a sign, the house is also open Lost River Trading Post at 11 a.m. Tour Ticket. Emmanuel’s stained glass windows have geometric designs gingerbread woodwork. After the Civil War, it was op- late 1780s. It was noted that this rather than pictures of saints. The The house was the first in the erated by Captain C. B. Mullin, was one of the finest buildings colored glass along sides of win- South Branch Valley to have a who made it into a renowned in town until well after 1800. It Wardensville dows in the Nave is made from central heating system, a prim- hostelry famous for its food. It combined ruggedness with finer Wardensville Town Map colored pot-metal glass. The cen- itive unit prone to overheating. was especially known for the oys- symmetrical details and featured ter parts are enameled glass with Open Saturday Only There’s at least one recorded in- ters served. An old letter reads, large rooms, a wide stairwell, and Walking Tour designs painted on clear glass. cident of the volunteer fire com- “Only the finest oysters were well-designed basement fireplace. The parish hall windows use opal- One of the oldest extant struc- pany being summoned by ringing brought to Moorefield because As with most of houses of this era, escent glass of the La Fare and tures in Moorefield, the Higgins the Presbyterian Church bell. Captain Mullin had educated the as the family and the wealth grew, 1. House bought by Anne Keckley c. 1895 John Tiffany styles. The church will House was built 1786-88 by Rob- Early on, electricity was pro- people of Moorefield and hotel needs changed and additions we Pease 1922, Mrs. William Warden 1934, Roy Pil- have a collection of civil war era ert Higgins, a captain in the Rev- vided by a Delco Electric Sys- guests to eat only the best”. added to the home. The frame grim 1936. books to view both days. olutionary War. tem, which used highly explosive During Captain Mullin’s ten- units were added around 1840, 2. Sheriff H. R. Orndorff built a 3-room structure at Location: Intersection of Win- In 1777, the Virginia General glass batteries to generate ener- ure in the 1860s and 70s, known 1860, and 1900. The front porch his office, sold it to Aaron Russell c. 1910 who chester Avenue and South Fork Assembly authorized creation of gy. Because of the danger, these as the Golden Days of Moore- is an outstanding feature, and it added rooms to make a house. Road, Moorefield. a town on the lands of Conrad systems were houses in concrete field, old hotel registers indicate is complemented by a bracket- 3. Former Methodist Church built in 1881, bell tow- Moore. Called Moorefield, the buildings. that many men of note and dis- ed cornice in the original stone er in 1898. Friddle House town’s trustees sold half acre lots The carriage house remains tinction were guests, including house. A separate cinder-block 4. Jordan house built c. 1885. to settlers on condition that pur- and is being used as a garage and both Ulysses S. Grant and Robert apartment placed at the rear of small apartment on the neighbor- E. Lee. The building carried the the house has been added more 5. House built by John C. Barney in 1923. chasers build a dwelling of at least 18 square feet, with a brick or ing property. The ice house and name The Mullin Hotel for over recently. The addition of the bay 6. House built by James R. Baker in 1875 bought stone chimney, within two years, other small buildings are long 80 years and is West Virginia’s and stained glass transoms, and by Quintus McKeever in 1895, became a pool a requirement first relaxed to five gone. oldest continuously operated ho- the alterations to the doors and hall, then a liquor store in 19-3 now the New years and then later to nine years At Angus Inskeep’s death in tel, serving as such for over 110 windows, carried the stone sec- Business Launchpad. due to “the difficulty of procuring 1913, the house was inherited years. tion into the 20th century in style. 7. Lot once owned by Dr. H. C. Baker. materials.” by his adopted daughter, Sallie Everyone who walked through The passage of this house 8. Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge Robert Higgins purchased lot Comfort Williams, and her hus- its doors contributed to its histo- from one prominent business (IOOF) built in 1856; 2nd floor was Wardens- No. 33 from the trustees in 1786 band, George T. Williams. It has ry. The visitor today might sense person to another through the ville’s first High School facility now the Lost Riv- Open Saturday Only and his deed became the 10th to had many other owners in its 115 a ghost of a traveling salesman years demonstrated the continu- years. of the 1800s, the echo of boots ity of the business community in er Brewing Company. Hardy County has many homes be recorded by the town. The house retained its origi- down wooden hallway or the rus- Moorefield and the association 9. Built by Horace Pease in 1875, son John ex- with Victorian detailing but only The structure was built of logs and covered, sometime later, with nal Victorian features until ex- tle of the fine ladies’ dresses, all with this house. Lawrence Sher- tended the back wing and added a tower once a few truly Victorian designed clapboard siding. Although it is tensive remodeling took place in of which contribute to the ambi- man Law Firm occupies several known a Hotel Warden. homes. One of the most notable is the Friddle House on South two stories, it has only one room the early 1950s. The owners, John ance of the Mullin Hotel. One rooms of the building. 10. Lot on which this house stands was sold by Ja- Main Street in Moorefield. The downstairs. Higgins sold the and Elizabeth Coffman, removed can imagine the chatter of guests Directions: 117 Main Street cob Warden to I.M. Baker in 1832. three story house is a wonderful house to George Harness in 1792. the porch and gingerbread trim, as they sat on the long front porch 11. House owned by John Cline Sr. dates to c. example of Queen Ann Victorian In 1983 the Duffey United squared off the bays on the south on a summer evening or as they Capt. Parsons House 1875. architecture with its fish scale sid- Methodist Church bought the and east sides, replaced faded sat around the fireplaces on win- 12. Blacksmith shop built in 1830s and us d by ing and gingerbread trim. The in- property with the intent to tear wallpaper with plaster. Only the try nights - this is the true history John Cline Sr. and son until 1895 leased to War- terior of the house is equally im- down the house and use the land banister and two back rooms on of the building. the second floor were left intact. Moorefield and Hardy County densville for use as town jail in 1930. pressive with ornate woodwork. for a parking lot. A public outcry Directions: 106 Winchester history will be on display. An add- 13. House built in 1880 and once known as the Robert A. Wilson, who was a caused the church to preserve the original structure and only Ave, Moorefield ed attraction for the visitor will “red house,” served as a post office, barber merchant and mayor of Moore- field, built the home in 1906. demolish an addition to the left. be the reconstructed log building shop, and a Dr. W.A. Wynnkoop’s office. After Robert’s death, Arno and The structure is now owned by The Mullin Hotel that has been moved from a prior 14. The original log house on this site was replaced Gladys Friddle, for whom the the Town of Moorefield. location in Moorefield to the rear by the Dr. John McKeever house in 1888, now house is known, purchased the Mrs. Linda Shears has kindly of the hotel property. the Mansion on Main Art Gallery. property in 1933. It remained as added a display of her antique The Hardy County Historical Open Saturday Only 15. The Mineral Hotel built in 1835-1840 was locat- a private residence until the Frid- iron cookware pieces to the area Society will be having a history The Parsons House is one of ed on this site until 1954; the present building dle’s sold the house in 1984 to surrounding the stone fireplace presentation, “Claypool’s Rebel- the oldest, if not the oldest, ex- was built by Welton Orndorff as a post office in Harold K Michael who converted for your enjoyment. lion,” Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 tant structures in Moorefield. p.m. 1960. the structure into office space. Open courtesy of the Town of The house is a survivor of more Moorefield. Directions: 104 South Main St. 16. James Early owned the original house until In 2005, Cynthia A Hinkle pur- than three centuries of wear and Location: Corner of Elm Street tear, including artillery exchanges 1890, Russell Heltzel tore it down in 1922 and chased the home and continued to utilize it as an Insurance Agen- and Winchester Avenue, Moore- Old Stone Tavern between the North and South in built present structure was the Loy Funeral cy until 2015. Many upgrades field. Open Saturday the Civil War. It was complete- Home until bought by the Giffins in 1998, now were completed to include a new and Sunday ly untouched by six major floods the Loy-Giffiin Funeral Home. heating system, insulation and Inskeep House Built 166 years ago, in 1847, that ravaged Moorefield. 17. Store built by H. R. Orndorff in 1906 was White new siding, as well as an addition when West Virginia was the west- On August 10, 1785 Capt. Star Bar & Grill, then White Star Restaurant now of a new sun room. The interior ern part of Virginia, the hotel was James Parsons, a veteran of the Star Mercantile. of the home has been upgraded originally known as the Moore- French and Indian and Revolu- 18. Part log house built before 1832. as well. field Hotel Company and the tionary Wars, paid 40 shillings for 19. St. Peter Lutheran brick church built in 1869 re- The home can continue to be stockholders included Charles Lot 30 to the trustees of Moore- placed with present stone church in 1934. used as a business/residence com- Carter Lee, eldest brother of field, who were eager to encour- age residency in the community 20. House may have been built by John Long in bination or a personal residence. Robert E. Lee. In its day it was Directions: 125 N Main St. considered to have every modern Open Saturday Only founded in 1777. One of the con- 1880. Moorefield convenience. Of course, there The Old Stone Tavern is one ditions of the deed required Par- 21. J. L. Branson Heishman built this house in 1905 was no central heating – each of the oldest buildings from un- sons to build a dwelling at least and used it as a hotel until 1920. Open Saturday Only room had a fireplace; there was coursed fieldstone still stand- “18-foot square with a stone or 22. House built after the 1943 fire. © 2015 Gary F. Mason Built by Angus and Eliza In- no indoor water or plumbing, no ing. In one of the oldest towns Continued on page 16 16 September 14, 2016—Moorefield Examiner—Heritage Weekend Heritage Weekend—Moorefield Examiner—September 14, 2016 9

Continued from page 15 done by Union troops, including Edge Farm near Fisher, WV, the before since it no longer sags. of the Victorian ornamentation. brick chimney.”Built of heart- burning pews and stabling horses one and a half story log kitchen “New” old windows and doors re- Both houses have a large foyer wood pine, the Parsons House ap- inside the sanctuary. provided countless meals for the place rotted ones. A new tin roof with an elegant staircase and spa- pears to have been constructed in The exterior reflects many Harness and Fisher families un- substitutes for the former leaky cious rooms. Simple, wide-plank Kids Will Get a two stages, the north part is three characteristics of Greek Reviv- til around 1850. Afterwards the covering. Over all, the restoration white oak baseboards and door- stories high, the exact dimensions al architecture. On the gabled kitchen became a wash house, saved about 95 percent of the frames are found throughout the required by the deed. roof, a bell tower houses a bell smoke house and storage shed. original structure. house. The house’s most unique The Parsons family lived in cast in Philadelphia in 1842 that Moving the structure to Paskell Yet to come: a new chimney features are the leaded glass win- this log house until 1809 when it was used as a fire alarm for the Hill saves it from future flooding. constructed of stones and brick dows as well as the built-in china HAWSE Passport to History was sold to John H. Smith. It has town until 1934. The belfry is Up to the middle of the 19th from the old chimney. At resto- cabinet in the dining room. While changed hands many times since topped with a weather vane in century most plantation kitch- ration’s end the new kitchen will many of the rooms have mantels, MOOREFIELD then. the shape of a fish and inscribed ens were located in a separate, stand ready, once again, to serve there are no fireplaces; the house By Jean A. Flanagan kids can get their Passport Over the years, plaster walls by its maker, Gottlieb Hutter. A detached building away from the up delicious meals. is reported to have been one of Moorefield Examiner stamped,” said Heritage and whitewash disguised the orig- Civil War Trails marker in front of main living quarters. The separa- Location: 114 Paskell Hill the first homes in Moorefield to Weekend organizer Carolyn inal log construction, and by 1985 the church provides more infor- tion cut down on the noise, odors, Drive, Moorefield have a furnace. Timber used to Kids who visit Heritage Week- Strickler. “If they get 10 or the house was in such disrepair mation. smoke and, most important, the Directions: From South Fork construct the house was harvest- end will have an opportunity to more stamps, they can be en- that tearing it down and replacing Guests are invited to attend a danger of fire to the main house. Road, take Paskell Hill Drive ed just outside of town on land Rt. 220 North, Moorefield, WV it with a parking lot was consid- special church service on Sunday at A kitchen could catch on fire at which curves to the right. now occupied by the Moorefield get extra credit in their history tered for a prize.” ered. Cooler heads prevailed, and 11 a.m. Not open for tours Sunday. any time with cooking taking Middle School. • 304-538-6396 • classes and will be entered in a Admission to Heritage the house was saved. The Sons of Confederate Vet- place on an open hearth and with Robert Cleland Robert Cleland, who was in drawing to win a prize. Weekend Tour Houses is free When a hole was drilled into erans, Camp 582, McNeill’s a continually burning fire. Wilson House the mercantile business with his The Heritage Weekend Com- for children 12 and younger. Rangers will have an authentic one of the walls, the original log The second floor housed the father, lived in the house until mittee has joined forces with his- “They can’t just walk in and encampment on the lawn of the cook and family. In later years, 1927 when the family moved to structure was discovered. Rich- tory teachers in Hardy County get their Passport stamped,” ard and Mary Lou Bass, who pur- church. This event is a free event. farm hands roomed upstairs. One Washington, D.C. Even though Public Schools to distribute Heri- Strickler said. “They have to chased the home, spent two years Location: 109 South Main St., farmhand, Harry Duffy, lived in the property has passed through restoring the logs, floor, fireplac- Moorefield. the upstairs room for 35 years. many owners since its construc- tage Weekend Passports. pay attention to the history and es, and beamed ceilings. The Ger- A February 2010 fire complete- tion, the house has remained vir- Heritage Weekend in Hardy answer a question. They have to man siding on the exterior was re- Summer Kitchen ly destroyed the main plantation tually unchanged. County is Sept. 24 - 26. It is West learn something.” “We stored in 1977. house but spared the old kitchen. Directions: 111 Elm St., Virginia’s only countywide cele- Strickler said there are oth- want this to be a family event, In the restoration of a first Mike Crites grew up near Water Moorefield bration. er Heritage Weekend activities with something for everyone,” floor fireplace, a letter was found Edge Farm and held a fascination “There are 58 locations planned for children. she said. from Katie P. to her friend Re- for the house and farm. With the Open Saturday Only South Fork becca Sangster of Harrisonburg main house reduced to cinders, Known as part of the Old describing the occupation of the Mr. Crites undertook the task Church lot, Robert A. Wilson Stump Cabin town by the “Yankees” during the of saving the kitchen. Workers purchased the property in 1905 401 Maple Ave., Moorefield Union Encampment will be Civil War. tagged each pine log of the struc- from the Town of Moorefield. It The Parsons House is on the ture, took it apart and trucked was not until 1914 that Robert National Register of Historical it five miles across the South and his wife, Gelia M. Wilson Part of Civil War Living History Places. Branch Valley to Paskell Hill. built this lovely two story, white When re-assembling the building, Location: 114 S. Elm St. wood-frame house as a wedding The Sons of Confederate thentic clothing of the period. This year there also will be an the first log put in place on the present for their son, Robert Cle- Veterans, Camp 582, McNeill’s Tents, cooking gear, and weapons new block foundation and wood- encampment of the 7th WV In- Presbyterian Church Open Saturday Only land and his bride, Pauline Wil- Rangers, is once again demon- will be in use and on display. en sub floor was the last log re- fantry, Company I (Union) in the This restoration of a circa liams. strating how life was lived in a Wander through the confed- moved from the original building. field behind the Hardy County 1780s summer kitchen demon- Robert A. had the house con- Open Saturday. typical Civil War camp. erate encampment on both Sat- Rebar inserted in the logs sta- strates contemporary techniques structed in the same floor plan as Special Hours on Sunday On Saturday and Sunday ex- urday and Sunday on the lawn Public Library. There will be skir- bilize the structure. The kitchen for saving a piece of local his- his own Victorian home on 125 mishes between the two camps reaches four inches taller than 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. pect to see both young and old, of the Moorefield Presbyterian tory. Originally built on Water South Main Street, but with less Continued on page 17 men and women, dressed in au- Church. throughout the weekend. Welcome to Heritage Weekend! Bean & Bean WOLFES GARAGE, LLC Open Saturday for Tours LL TYPES and Sunday for Services • A The Presbyterian Church con- AUTO AND TRUCK gregation in Moorefield was or- REPAIR ganized with 31 members on the Oscar M. Bean rolls in 1838 but traces its roots to • 4 X 4 T RUCK itinerant preachers in the 1780s. In 1846, several prominent William H. Bean S ALES R ESTAURANT AND families deeded Lot 18 in Moore- field to the trustees of the church Attorneys at Law IZZA ARK , NC . for a new sanctuary that was be- P P I gun in 1847 and completed in Moorefield, WV Open Wed. thru Sun. 6 a.m.–10:00 p.m. 1855. The church called the Rev. Closed Monday & Tuesday William V. Wilson as their pastor in the same year, and both church 304-530-6198 Voted Best Pizza in Hardy County! and pastor survived the Civil War. During the war, the church was Moorefield, WV occupied at various times by Con- 425 South Main Street federate and Union troops and 120 S. Main St., Moorefield (304) 538-2424 both armies used it as a hospi- 1479 US 220 S Phone: 304-538-2523 tal. In 1914, the U.S. government 472 N High St., Romney (304) 822-3831 304-530-6994 We’ve been in business for 42 years. paid the church $800 for damage Moorefield, WV 8 September 14, 2016—Moorefield Examiner—Heritage Weekend Heritage Weekend—Moorefield Examiner—September 14, 2016 17

Continued from page 17 1903, for Virginia V. Smith. The more likely was Light Horse Har- the swimming pool. Before the Generally recognized as the Mathias first marriage united Noah Moy- ry’s son Charles Carter Lee who pool at a “Y” in the road, bear ers and Emma Loury on Nov. built the two-story cabin in 1800. right up the hill. Parking is just oldest extant structure in West St. John’s Evangelical Virginia, Stump Cabin is a must- 15, 1903, and a month later, on According to Anderson, Light beyond the cabin. see for anyone wondering what Lutheran Church Christmas Eve, Perry L. Dove Horse Harry bought 17,000 acres life was like in the untamed fron- and Florence H. Loury were mar- along Howard’s Lick and Cove Oakhurst/Ruddle Fort tier of the mid-1700’s. The cabin ried. Run Road in 1796 for speculative has stood during the development Lewis Loury provided land for purposes but went into debt be- of our great country through the a cemetery on a hilltop just above fore he could develop the prop- French & Indian, Revolutionary, St. John’s. The earliest marker erty. Rather than have it seized and Civil wars, and remains today carries the date April 8, 1894, for by creditors, he transferred the as a full-time working farm. It is Arthur Loury. property to his four sons, includ- a vital part of the South Fork and When cars became common, ing Robert and his elder brother Hardy County history. roads were improved and min- Charles. Around 1746, Michael Stump isters became hard to find and Charles is believed to have built came from Germany with his Open Saturday and Sunday keep; people left their home the hand-hewn white oak cabin as family, and built a one-story cab- Used as a place of worship and churches for large, consolidated a hunting-cabin but, sensing the Open Saturday and Sunday community meeting place for in along the South Fork River. A congregations. St. John’s, like so opportunity presented by the ex- In 1748, Lord Thomas, the fifth many years, St. John’s Evangeli- second story was added in 1859. many country churches, closed its istence of sulphur springs, built Earl of Fairfax, engaged a young cal Lutheran Church, like many In October of 1746, a survey doors in 1961. a two-story hotel and spa on the surveyor by the name of George country churches, lost its con- crew, which included Peter Jef- Directions: From Route 259, site. Lee ran the hotel until 1851 Washington to survey some land, gregation to larger consolidated ferson, father of Thomas Jeffer- about 1.6 miles south of Mathi- when it was acquired by entre- in order to lease it, in the north- churches in the 1950s, closed its son, reached Stump Run. George as, take Crab Run Road. After preneurs, who renamed it Hardy ern part of Virginia. Washington doors in 1961 and became a hay David Hunter Strother aka Porte Crayon Minnie Pearl Washington recorded in his diary 1.3 miles, turn right onto Cullers White Sulphur Springs. In the began then to survey farms in barn. at age 16, that he spent sever- Run Road. St. John’s is at 460 1890s, H.S. Carr enlarged the the Lost River Valley. The first The current owner purchased al days with the Stumps in 1748, Cullers Run Road, on the right. hotel and called it Lee White settlers in the valley decided to the church, farmhouse and prop- while a member of Lord Fairfax’s Sulphur Springs. The hotel was build forts to protect themselves History Comes Alive! for Heritage Weekend erty in 2000. The church is now a survey team headed by James Lee Cabin destroyed by fire in 1910, but the from Native Americans whom woodworking shop for the master Genn. original cabin and pavilion at the they thought were hostile, so they furniture maker who resides on Lord Fairfax deeded the 366 spring survived. built three forts. Steven Ruddle the property. Portrayals of two prominent figures in West Virginia history acres to the Stumps in 1749. The The Lee Cabin was placed on built the second of the three forts The entire compound pays original deed, which is written the National Register of Historic which is the stone section of this tribute to a compatible mixture on sheepskin, is on display at the Places on July 30, 1974. house and better known as Rud- Will be featured as part of the 2016 Heritage Weekend. of rural heritage and modern cre- cabin. In 1934, the State of West Vir- dle’s Fort. ativity. The property remained in the ginia purchased the property, in- In the early part of the 19th Porte Crayon serious actress. While working for a traveling The cornerstone for St. John’s hands of the Stump Family until cluding the cabin, to create the century, Jeremiah Inskeep built Evangelical Lutheran Church was David Hunter Strother will be portrayed by theater company she created the down home 1973, when John Buhl purchased 3,712-acre Lost River State Park. the brick part of the home. Some- laid Sept. 1, 1901, but the congre- Don Teter of Monterville in a West Virginia Hu- character of Minnie Pearl to help promote per- it and restored the cabin. The park has a lovely swimming time after that, a passage way was gation was active at least as early Included on the property is a Open Saturday pool, hiking trails, and a nearby built connecting the old stone manities Council History Alive! program at The formances. Her first appearance on the Grand as 1894, serving the families that museum of “old stuff,” a black- and Sunday stable where horses can be hired Fort and brick section of the McCoy Theater on Saturday Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. Ole Opry in 1940 was a success and eased fears settled Cullers Run. ENCORE ENCORE smith shop, sawmill, antique trac- For years, this rustic cabin was which makes it a great family home. The top of the Fort was Upscale Upscale Resale,Resale, LLCLLC Founders included many fam- Strother was one of the most accomplished that her satire of rural ways might not be appre- tors and cars, etc, believed to have been built by vacation spot. Note: Cabins do then used as slave quarters. The ily names still common today: Directions: About 13 miles Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee, book early. back frame section was added, and diverse men of the new state of West Virgin- ciated by country audiences. People instead em- 118 South Main St., Moorefield WV Delawder, Dove, Fauley, Jenkins, south of Moorefield on South the Revolutionary War hero and Directions: Located on Lost making eleven rooms. The house ia. Born in Martinsburg, he trained as an artist in braced Minnie as one of their own and she be- 304-530-5500 Loury, May, Moyers, Sherman, Fork Rd. (Route 7). Watch for father of Confederate icon Rob- River State Park Road, County was built for stability and practi- Like our Facebook Hours: Souder, Sours, Stultz, Ketterman, Europe and gained fame as a writer and illustra- came a legend in country entertainment. the green flag and Stump Run ert E. Lee. But a study by Ellen Route 12 (Howard’s Lick Road) cality. The rafters in the attic have page for daily sales Monday–Friday 10–6 Loy, Strawderman and Wilkins. tor for national magazines under the name Porte Strother and Pearl are two of the many avail- Farm sign on the left. Anderson for the WV Depart- four miles southwest of Mathias. Roman Numerals carved on them updates Saturday 9–5 The first baptism was Jan. 17, Once in the park, follow signs for Crayon. He illustrated several early travel stories able character presentations offered through ment of Parks documented that it and are joined by wooden pegs. The rafters would’ve most likely including The Blackwater Chronicle that shared the West Virginia Humanities Council’s History Welcome to Heritage Weekend! been put together on the ground the exploits of an 1851 expedition of sportsmen Alive! program as a means of exploring history Welcome to and hoisted up to the roof hence into the Canaan Valley. From Charles Town he by interacting with noteworthy historical figures. the need for the Roman numerals. The entrance doors are de- reported and illustrated John Brown’s capture, These programs provide audiences with the op- We Offer: signed to withstand attacks. Fire- trial and execution for Harper’s Weekly in 1859. portunity to question those who have shaped our places were used in the fort and During the Civil War Strother served as a Union history. B. F. Goodrich Heritage Weekend brick section for cooking and officer and topographer who saw action in sever- Historical characterization is the vehicle for Michelin heating. All of the bricks used in the construction of the house al major battles. He was one of the founders of this program. Humanities scholars have careful- Kelley were made in the fields located the West Virginia Historical Society and a speak- ly researched the writings, speeches and biogra- behind the property. er at the first commencement held at West Vir- phies of the characters they portray and whenev- During the Civil War, in the event of a Union Raid, Confeder- ginia University. er possible, use their original words. ate soldiers could escape up a hid- The West Virginia Humanities Council is a den staircase and remain between Minnie Pearl private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the first and second story of the Minnie Pearl will be portrayed by Denise providing educational programs in the human- brick section. Valuables could’ve FISHER FAMILY been hidden there as well. The Giardina of Charleston in a West Virginia Hu- ities for all West Virginians. For 40 years the walls in the large central upstairs manities Council History Alive! program at the Council has been providing educational pro- DENTISTRY bedroom revealed a message pos- Lost River Artisan Cooperative, located on State grams in the humanities across the state. Misty Valley sibly from a soldier saying how he missed his beloved’s blue eyes. Route 259 in Lost River, on Saturday, Sept. 24 This program is available to both non-profit HOURS: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 315 Jackson Ave. Moorefield Hardware & Grocery The door facing in the main hall at 1 p.m. and for-profit groups. For more information call 502 Clements St., Moorefield 538-2042 Mathias, WV • Charles & Vivian is still marked where a mini ball Sarah Colley studied theater while in college The West Virginia Humanities Council at 346- 304-530-6290 Hardware (304) 897-7331 • Grocery (304) 897-5976 came through the back door. during the Great Depression intending to be a 8500 or visit the website: www.wvhumanities.org. Check out our website: www.southbranchtire.com Continued on page 18 18 September 14, 2016—Moorefield Examiner—Heritage Weekend Heritage Weekend—Moorefield Examiner—September 14, 2016 7

Continued from page 17 Rosa Shipe Cullers estate, pur- at a garage across the road in De- River Lutheran Parish was the fine WV culinary delights. There is a wealth of history chased by Ken and Anne Shifflet cember 2004. The rippling explo- pastor here for many years, in- William Harper’s Lost Riv- permeating the house and land. in 1977. sive impact and debris crashed cluding during the Civil War. At er General Store original “Day- West Virginia Trio to Arrow head collections have been Built at a cost of $137, it served into the front exterior. Repairs least 14 documented Confederate book” or “Ledger”, circa 1870, gathered in the fields and in the as a school house for genera- to the windows, doors, and roof soldiers are buried in the ceme- with hand written entries of local yard around Ruddle’s Fort. There tions of children from 1898 to have brought the cabin back to tery. Many are thought to have families, will be on display at the Perform at Heritage Weekend are signatures written in the mor- 1956. That the school survives life. served in the 14th VA Militia. In Inn. tar of the house dating as early as in pristine condition is a cred- The cabin was built as a sin- 2005, a significant monument was In the late 1880’s, James Gar- the early 19th century. The histo- it to Ken and Anne who bought gle-family structure about 1797 by dedicated to those soldiers and to rett purchased the Harper Grist ry and the profound presence of the 82 acre farm which included John and Barbara Mathias, who others from Hardy County who Mill and a portion of the Harp- this home beckons us to remem- the school. Because the school had moved here from Shenan- have served their country. er property. Garrett and his son, ber the sacrifice that made it pos- was abandoned, the land – but doah County. It is believed the The current Mt. Moriah Evan- Ferg, constructed the wood frame sible for this country to be a coun- not the building - reverted to the structure was constructed in two gelical Lutheran church build- lath and plaster home which lat- try firmly rooted in values that Shifflets. A year later they bought phases with the southernmost ing was constructed in the early er became the Inn. The Garretts support freedom and morality. the building for $500 at a school section being the original. At or 1900’s. A building dedication ser- operated the Mill and farmed the There is an abundant spring property auction. around the time when the sec- vice was held in 1907, and the con- property for a number of years. that feeds into the property. With warm memories of the ond part was built, porches and a gregation remained active into A major renovation and res- Honoring Our Heritage There is an ice house adjacent one-room school he attended in breezeway were added to connect the 1940’s. Homecoming Services toration of the Inn began in the to the house where people could Pennsylvania, Ken organized vol- the halves. are conducted each year on the mid-1990’s and concluded 20 keep their perishables cool. Since unteers from alumni and area res- Weatherboarding that had 4th Sunday of June during which months later. 1980, the house has been the idents to restore the building and been added at some unknown the foot pumped organ dutifully Today the 120 year old soft pine home of the Mullin Family. The acquire authentic memorabilia. time was removed to expose the belts out an accompaniment to floors, milled from local forests, land surrounding the home re- Anne did research to document log exterior as it appeared at the the well known hymns. The area still grace the center hall. With mains a working farm. The Mul- the school’s history. Fall 1989, the turn of the 19th Century. and the church have changed very the removal of fourteen coats of lin family have chosen to say school was opened to the public For more than 165 years, the little during the last 100 years. multi-colored paint, the center farewell to this amazing historic for Heritage Weekend and has cabin was home to the Mathias Directions: Take the McCau- hall banister once again shines as home and allow another fortu- been a tour attraction every year family. Sadi, the widow of Phil- ley Road Exit off Corridor H. a woodworker’s masterpiece cre- nate person or persons to buy this since. ip S. Mathias, lived in the home Right coming from Moorefield, ated from local walnut. home, which truly is a hallmark of August 5, 2004, the Shifflets until the mid 1960s, being the left coming from Wardensville. At Out buildings include an orig- American history. It is an historic donated the school and 1/2 acre last family member to occupy it. the stop sign on Old Rt. 55, turn inal smokehouse used for curing gem that holds many untold sto- of land to the Cullers Run School The home place remained in the right and follow the road until meats and a reconstructed spring ries, secrets, and possibilities. Association on condition that it Mathias family until 1974 when it you make a left on Baughman house once used for cooling milk Directions: 1815 State Route preserve and maintain the struc- was deeded to the Mathias Civic Settlement Road (just under the and other perishables. 259 Baker. From Lost River on ture as it existed between 1898- Center Association by Wendall bridge). Road Dead End’s at the During Heritage Weekend, re- Route 259, go North 6 miles and 1956, and that artifacts placed in Mathias. Church which is approximate- lax and enjoy afternoon tea and the property is on the right. the school be of that period and It was placed on the National ly 3.4 miles down a very scenic Heritage confectionaries in the used in Hardy County schools. Register of Historic Places Nov. county road. Parking at the site. Inn. Celebrating the History Cullers Run School Directions: From Route 259, 24, 1978. The Civil War Trails Location: On Route 259 at Mill The Joseph Sisters about two miles south of Mathi- marker in the front yard provides Gap Rd, Lost River as, take Crab Run Road. Turn more information. Lost River of Hardy County The Hardy County Tour & The trio of actual sisters aims sports events and at Heinz Field, right onto Cullers Run Road. Open courtesy of Mathias Wardensville Craft Association is excited to to blend classic country sounds home of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The school is four miles down the Homestead Inc. The Inn at Lost River & bring a new event to the 63rd An- with a modern appeal and style. “We hope that young and old road on the left. Location: On Route 259 at nual Heritage Weekend in Sep- There was a time in country mu- Lost River General Store alike will come out and support Howard’s Lick Rd., Mathias Lost River Trading Post tember. This year on Saturday, sic when family bands dominated a hometown girl and some local John Mathias Homestead Sept. 24, there will be a headliner the airwaves and the girls next WV talent while helping us raise Baker concert at the Moorefield High door were the best singing group money for the Hardy County School Auditorium. At 7 p.m. in the county. Public Library,” said Strickler. Moorefield native Taylor Stick- Moving ahead to today, The “We continue to try to meet Open Saturday Mount Moriah ley will open for up and coming Joseph Sisters plan to bring the our goal of a large year end do- and Sunday Evangelical West Virginia band, The Joseph family band back to the lime- nation to the library by trying Cullers Run School is one of Lutheran Church Sisters. light. Their single “Crazy in to find successful new events the most complete restorations of The Joseph Sisters hail from Love” made its radio debut in to raise funds during Heritage a one-room school in the nation, Wheeling and have performed February 2016. “Crazy in Love” chock full of authentic memora- Weekend.” Open Saturday and Sunday all over the state. is a fun track about first love and bilia: the original bell, pot-bel- Over the last two years the The Inn at Lost River sits on Open Saturday and Sunday “We wanted to offer some- the crazy things that you do to lied stove, teacher’s desk, student Open Saturday Hardy County Tour & Craft As- property originally owned by A modern, mountain general thing new and fresh for Heritage be together. Their unique sound benches, lunch buckets, text- and Sundayy William (Billy) Harper, an early store that has an espresso bar, sociation has given more than Weekend that would help to uti- landed them a spot at the “Super books, papers and photographs. The Mathias Homestead has landowner in the Lost River Val- bakery and specializes in Amer- $25,000 to the Hardy County The original school was a log survived more than two centuries lize the beautiful new facilities Bowl of Country Music” Jambo- ley. Harper operated a Gristmill ican-made and locally-crafted Public Library. structure located up the road of wear and tear and some mis- we have in Hardy County,” says ree in the Hills and a chance to and General Store which were items--is the latest iteration of Tickets for this event will be from the current school building fortune to remain standing as a the commercial and social cen- an old feed/general store build- Kriston Strickler, 2016 Heritage showcase their talent at Third monument to the homesteading $10 in advance and $15 at the on 1/2 acre of land belonging to Open Saturday ters of activity for the Lost River ing that was built in the late Weekend Chair. “The Saturday and Lindsey in Nashville. The la- Henry Cullers and Phebe Feath- families of the Lost River Val- door. Sales will begin in early Au- The Lutheran congregation in Valley. 1940’s on land originally owned evening time slot is generally an dies are emerging as one of the ers Cullers. Board of Education ley and as a special tribute to the gust at www.heritageweekend. Baughman Settlement was first Although the Grist Mill no by Winchester Milling Co. Be- area where there is not an event fastest growing country groups in purchased the 1/2 acre for $15.00 Mathias family that made it home com and Shultz Realty. recognized by the German Re- longer stands, the Lost River hind the store there used to be a and the committee hoped to fill the mid-Atlantic region playing a by deed dated June 16, 1879. The for 165 years. formed and Evangelical Luther- General Store, National Register railroad station (that also housed it with something family friend- countless number of fairs, festi- Only 500 tickets will be sold, so log school building served the It hasn’t been easy. During the an Society in 1833, and was first of Historic Places, is a center of an elementary school in the early that could take place no mat- vals, and events. They have land- early purchases are encouraged. community until the new one- Civil War, Union troops burned known as the Cedar Hill Luther- activity for the Lost River Valley ly 1900’s) that was used to take ter the weather. The craft show ed opening slots for Toby Keith, Please visit the Hardy County room school building was com- the floor of an upstairs room an Church. Their church stood and continues to provide a “sense products to and from Winchester is also going to be taking place Jerrod Neimann, Aaron Lewis, Tour & Craft Association Face- pleted in 1898. By 1914 the one- when a raging fire in a fireplace to the northeast of the present of place” for residents, guests and and Gore. On August 12, 1953 book page and website for up to room building (18’ x 26’) became got out of control. The scar is still at Moorefield High School and Phill Vasser, Raelynn, Waterloo church. It is likely a Lutheran travelers. Instead of horseshoes Winchester Milling Co. sold the overcrowded and a second room visible. Natural aging and harsh the 2016 Heritage Weekend Revival, Josh Thompson, and date information about this event congregation was present in the and caskets, the Lost River Gen- building to Joseph T. and Esther was added. The current two-room weather have taken their toll. Board is making a great effort to The Oak Ridge Boys. The Joseph and everything happening during area before 1820. The Reverend eral Store now offers local, WV H. Frye, who opened up Frye school building sits on 1/2 acre of But nothing so threatened the bring events back to Main Street Sisters have also performed at the 63rd annual Heritage Week- Peter Miler of the Capon North and national American crafts and land belonging to the James and cabin as the natural gas explosion Continued on page 19 Moorefield.” West Virginia University BIG 12 end. 6 September 14, 2016—Moorefield Examiner—Heritage Weekend Heritage Weekend—Moorefield Examiner—September 14, 2016 19

Continued from page 18 Services were held in the Old small-scale sustainable farming. signing of the Declaration of Inde- Location: On West Main Farm Service. Frye Farm Ser- Union Church until 1870 when a They currently employ almost a pendence. The church was log and Street, to the right of 164 West A Bounty of Competitions Available at the Festival vice was a feed and general store new brick church was built under dozen paid Farm Assistants who fifteen members were confirmed at Main Street, Wardensville serving Wardensville for many the direction of Rev. Miller. The are East Hardy High School stu- its opening worship service. The years until it was sold to William church collapsed in 1934 while dents or recent grads. All of the congregation insisted on a German The McKeever Mansion H. and Nancy P. Harmon on Sep- the back wall was being repaired produce and plants grown on the speaking pastor until about 1820. As a result of it’s influence, three Win Prizes for the BEST... tember 10, 1987. The Harmon’s due to the deterioration of the farm are from heirloom and/or other Lutheran congregations were turned Frye Farm Service into a handmade bricks. Records indi- organic seeds and are raised us- established in the area: St. Peter’s in Southern States Co-op in 1988. It cate that the wall collapsed while ing sustainable and organic agri- Best Pie Best Wings Best Pumpkin Wardensville, 1840, Ebenezer at Rio the workers were at lunch. Thus, culture techniques. Bake a pie, bring it to Moorefield High School on Satur- Make a dozen wings and bring them to Moorefield High Bring your heaviest pumpkin to the Summit Financial closed at some point in the 1990’s in 1849, and Fairview in Virginia in lives were spared. There are still The farm property has been in day, Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. Bring the recipe too. School on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. Bring the recipe too. Center lawn on Sunday, Sept. 25 from noon - 2 p.m. for and was two different iterations of 1846. those who recall the tremendous the Frye family (one of the found- First Prize - Blue Ribbon and a Baker’s Gift Basket First Prize - Blue Ribbon, BBQ Gillin’ Basket which weigh-in. The biggest (heaviest) pumpkin wins! an antiques/vintage store before The high pulpit is quite beautiful in noise, dust and dirt that filled the ing families of Wardensville) which includes a $25 gift certificate and baking products includes a $25 gift certificate and an entry for the Grand First Prize - $200 and an entry for the Grand Prize of a becoming the Lost River Trading its simplicity, as is the balcony where street. since the mid-1800’s and was and an entry for the Grand Prize of a trip to Gatlinburg, Prize of a trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn. trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn. Post in September of 2013. slaves undoubtedly worshiped. The Rev. L.B. Williamson directed part of the original land surveyed Tenn. Second Prize - Red Ribbon and a Baker’s Gift Bas- Second Prize - Red Ribbon and a BBQ Gift Basket. Second Prize - $100 Open Courtesy of Paul Yandu- pews were hand hewn in 1849 from the construction of a new church and laid-off by a young George ket. Third Prize - White Ribbon and a BBQ Gift Basket. Third Prize - $50 ra and Donald Hitchcock lumber cut on the land of Henry Open Saturday and Sunday of native sandstone obtained Washington. According to fami- Third Prize - White Ribbon and a Baker’s Gift Basket Location: 295 East Main St, Brill. Art glass windows were pre- The McKeever Mansion is a 2.5 Wardensville from the Winfred Tharp proper- ly members, it was known as the sented as a memorial to the church story Second Empire Style build- ty. Church members contributed “H.W. Frye Homeplace.” in 1905 by Mr. Madison Alling of ing with its Mansard roofs, rests The three first prize winners will be entered to win the Gatlinburg, Tenn. Getaway. Newark, New Jersey, an occasional St. Peter Lutheran Church labor and materials, holding total In 1893, Henry W. Frye gave on a continuous stone founda- visitor to the services. Today, He- costs to $8,000. 221 acres to his son John, who tion and was constructed between bron is known far and wide for the St. Peter congregation is part then transferred the property to 1876 and 1889. The one-story, of the Capon North River Lu- his three children, Marshall, Ho- turkey and oyster dinners which are served to the public in both Novem- full width porch is a later addition theran Parish, which consists mer and Laura. In 1909, Homer featuring scrolled metal posts and Have a Wonderfu l of Hebron Church at Yellow and Marshall bought Laura’s ber and March. Directions: Take 259 North out of a hip roof. Springs, Ebenezer Church at Rio share and split the property into Wardensville. The church is about John W. & Cornelia E. Central Tie & Lumber Co. and Fairview Lutheran Church at two pieces with Marshall owning Heritage Week end 6 miles on the right and is located McKeever conveyed the prop- Local People Serving Local People Since 1919 Gore, Va. 98 acres, which is the property just north of the current Hampshire erty in consideration of John Location: 60 West Main St., where the garden and market are County sign. The Church is the P. McKeever’s having built the Visit us for Wardensville. located today. In 1917, Marshall sturdy brick building which sits to house on the lot, “and the consid- Open Saturday died and deeded it to his children, the right surrounded by the bucolic eration of keeping us in our life- food, drinks The first Lutheran congrega- H.W. Frye Homeplace Laura, Paul, John and Opal. The cemetery. time.” The 1899 Hardy County tion in Wardensville was formed farm was then passed down to Land Books shows the property and gas by Pastor John Hamilton on April two more generations, before it Wardensville Jail was valued at $1,000, with $900 18, 1840. The early years of the was transformed into the War- accounted for by improvements. church were difficult. densville Garden Market. The In a 1996 conversation, Patri- during the Most Hardy County residents last resident of the farmhouse was cia Fansler, former owner of the were loyal to the Southern cause Violette (Frye) Lafollette who building said her father Kenna festivities! during the Civil War. When was nicknamed “Tommie”. H. Fansler was born in the house. Directions: 28133 SR 55, War- Union troops marched through Census records give McKeev- densville (Located at the inter- Central Tie was organized on July 23, 1919 with town, the Rev. Peter Miller and Open Saturday and Sunday er’s year of birth as 1889. John P. section of SR 259 and HWY55/48) Petersburg, West Virginia being the principal place of members of the congregation The Wardensville Garden Mar- McKeever conveyed the Fansler doing business. According to the charter of the gave themselves as hostages to ket is a non-profit farm launched House to Kenna in 1925. Patri- A A CornerCorner MartMart corporation, the company could purchase, own, with a private foundation grant insure the good conduct of the Hebron cia Fansler purchased the house Corner of Rts 259 and 55 in Baker, WV hold, lease timber lands, tan bark, sell ship, townspeople and prevent soldiers in 2016 and is dedicated to en- Lutheran Church Open Saturday in 1985. In 2015, the Mansion on transport same, manufacture timber into lumber, from burning the town, according couraging the entrepreneur- Experience the ambiance of Main opened as an art’s space. 304-897-5908 ties, peel, tan bark, and market the same. The to a church history. ial spirit of local youth through the Wardensville Jail, enjoyed by The Mansion has an art gallery company was also authorized to build and prisoners from 1930 through the and artists’ studios. During Her- construct roads, tramways of other means 1950’s. Not many towns could itage Weekend the gallery will be necessary to transport their products to market. boast of a jail where families the home to the annual Heritage There were also provisions allowing the G. P. REGESTER, INC. kept in touch with a captive rela- Weekend Art Show on both Sat- corporation to erect booms and other means of Moorefield, W.Va • Phone/Fax 304-538-6572 tive during a leisurely stroll down urday and Sunday. floating lumber in the South Branch or other Main Street. Location 140 W Main Street, rivers. Manufacturer of WOODEN FENCES Prior to its use as a jail, John Wardensville The total amount of Capital stock issued was $25,000.00. This was Cline, Sr. and his son C.H. Cline divided into 250 shares with the par value of $100.00 each. The corporation *We sell locally. used the building as a blacksmith Lost River was authorized by charter to do general mercantile business in 1919 and the Come see us and buy your Rustic Fence shop from the 1830’s until 1895. Brewing Company business continues today. Open Saturday Wardensville was founded in to spruce up your property. 1832. A map of that ownership 79 Hyde St., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for tours, Sunday 11 a.m. of town lots shows Lot 2, the lo- Moorefield cation of the jail and the white for worship service house next to it, as having been (304) 530-5566 Hebron Lutheran was officially owned by John Cline, Sr. The lot Welcome to established in 1786. After the Revo- is still in the Cline family. 727 North Fork Hwy, lutionary War, many settlers came to the Capon Valley. Most were Ger- The original structure was built Petersburg Heritage mans, and were Lutheran by tradi- as dressed stone, held togeth- (304) 257-1313 tion. Although there may be others, er with lime mortar. The rear Weekend! there is a stone of a Revolutionary section collapsed years ago but Open Saturday and Sunday soldier by the name of Herrin bur- the front section remains secure The Lost River Brewing Com- The following individuals were the founders: ied in the cemetery. The earliest enough for prisoners even today. pany was opened by Wally Myers J.M.K. Reid - Romney, W.Va., E.L. Peters - Petersburg, W.Va. marked grave is 1794. Germans felt Since the windows were handy for and his son Adam Myers in No- H.H. McNemar - Petersburg, W.Va., W.C. Moomau - Petersburg, W.Va. Tim, Tammy, Erica, Jared, very strongly about having a church friends to pass a bottle, prison- vember 2010 as a restaurant and W.R. Ervin - Petersburg, W.Va., L.J. Forman - Petersburg, W.Va. Brandon & Michaela in the community and established ers often came out drunker than in 2011 the brewery was opened. the “United German Congregation“ when put in. in 1786, a mere ten years after the Continued on page 20 20 September 14, 2016—Moorefield Examiner—Heritage Weekend Heritage Weekend—Moorefield Examiner—September 14, 2016 5

Davis House Open Saturday and Sunday One of the oldest houses in Pe- tersburg, dating back before 1840. It was first used as a parsonage by the Methodist . It was later owned by the Davis family until 1974. The Grant County His- torical Society recently purchased the house and is in the process of restoring the structure. They plan to make this house their official headquarters as well as a repos- itory for Grant County History. On display will be collections of Tile House Throw to be raffled off Heritage Weekend! glassware, Indian artifacts, quits, etc. Directions: South on Rt. 220 Fraley Funeral Home from Moorefield to 115 Virginia Ave., Petersburg. (304) 538-2549 www.fraleyfuneralhome.com [email protected] Old Grant County 145 N. Main Street, Moorefield, WV 26836 Courthouse Open Saturday and Sunday Jeffrey A. Fraley, CFSP, Manager The Courthouse dates to circa J. Thomas Fraley, Licensee In Charge 1909 and contains a very inter- Traditional and Cremation Services esting display of military articles, “Dedicated to man, time and the changing universe” 4 September 14, 2016—Moorefield Examiner—Heritage Weekend Heritage Weekend—Moorefield Examiner—September 14, 2016 21 Coloring Contest Heritage Weekend Music Crawl Music! Music! Music! Music will be Filling the Air During Heritage Weekend Saturday Morning The Old Friends Quartet will perform at the Arkansaw Community Center. The Shenandoah Valley Minstrels This event is free.

Saturday at Noon The Shenandoah Valley Minstrels will play at the Moorefield Presbyterian Church. This event is free.

Saturday at 2 p.m. Bear Hill Bluegrass will perform at the Arkansaw Community Center. This event is free.

Saturday at 3 p.m. The Hatcher Boys will perform at the Wardensville Garden Market. This event is free.

Sunday at 1 p.m. The Fly Birds will perform at the Lost River Artisans Cooperative. This event is free.

Sunday at 2 p.m. Rain Crow will perform at the Arkansaw Community Center. The Hatcher Boys This event is free.

Welcome to Heritage Weekend 2016

Winners will receive two (2) Santa’s North Pole Express tickets for Nov. 25, 5:00 p.m. train ride. Grant Memorial Hospital Two age groups: 9 and under and ages 10 through 16. 117 Hospital Drive Get Creative! PO Box 1019, Petersburg, WV 26847 1-304-257-1026 TDD 1-304-257-4009 304-434-2746 • 304-538-6192 www.grantmemorial.com Contest not affiliated with the Moorefield Examiner RIG, WV 26836 22 September 14, 2016—Moorefield Examiner—Heritage Weekend Heritage Weekend—Moorefield Examiner—September 14, 2016 3 Turning Twenty and Trip Around the World at Quilt Show Schedule of Events Continued from page 2 for single site tour. Children 12 and un- Lost River Artisan’s Cooperative, Route The 2016 Heritage Weekend Quilt Noon-3 p.m. Welcome Centers: Purchase Noon-3 p.m. Art Show: Mansion on Main, der are free. Purchase tickets in advance 259, Lost City. Free admission. Show will feature quilts made by two Tickets, get information. Main St. Wardensville. Free admission. online at www.heritageweekend.com or - Hardy County Public Library, Main St Highland Star Quilters Guild members, 2 p.m. Rain Crow: Performing at the Ar- and Winchester Ave, Moorefield during the weekend at all Welcome Cen- Maxine Halterman and Phyllis Sirk. - Lost River Artisans Cooperative, Route Noon-5 p.m. Mathias Community Center: ters or at the door. kansaw Community Center. Free admis- Maxine grew up in Grant County and 259, Lost City Crafts, food, and music. Howards Lick sion. has lived in the South Branch Valley all - Lost River Trading Post 295 E Main St. Road, just off Route 259, Mathias. 1-4 p.m. Quilt Show and Antique Clothing her life. She is the mother of one son and Wardensville Display: Moorefield Elementary School, 6 p.m. Special Joint Service: Members a grandmother of three. She learned to - South Side Depot, 126 South Main St., Noon. Arkansaw Community Center 400 North Main St. $2 admission for of all denominations are invited to close quilt when she retired and in 2013 joined Petersburg Dinner- Come out for a traditional dinner adults. Children and students are FREE. out Heritage Weekend festivities at the the Highland Star Quilt Guild. In three Noon-2 p.m. Pumpkin Contest: Weigh ins with all the fixings! Sponsored by the Highland Star Quilters Old Fields Church/Ft. Pleasant Meeting years she has made many quilts, large and for the “Largest Pumpkin” contest. Lawn Guild. House. Sponsored by Duffey Memorial small. One of the quilts she will show is of the Summit Financial Center on Main 1-5 p.m. Historic Homes/Buildings United Methodist Church. Located off US called Turning Twenty. St. in Moorefield. Free admission. Tours: $12 for admission into all sites. $5 1 p.m. The Fly Birds to perform at the 220, North of Moorefield. Free admission. Maxine may have retired from being a cook for the schools for 18 years and from coordinating the Red Cross Blood Mo- bile for the community for 30 years but she has not retired from supporting her church and her community. She has been a member of the Durgon CEOS for 43 years. She is the coordinator of the Hardy County CEOS bus trip program. Maxine is the manager of the fellowship hall at her Maxine Halterman with her quilt Turning Twenty Continued on page 23 Phyllis Sirk with her quilt Trip Around the World

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Many of the same skills, in Moorefield, met her husband University divinity school. After from Lynchburg, VA. Phyllis materials and adornments used taught kindergarten and Sunday in making clothing were easi- Schedule of Events Bringing Quality Care to Hardy school, and sang in the church ly transferable to the making of Close to Home County for more than 30 Years. choirs. For recreation she joined quilts. The exhibit will highlight garden clubs in the communities sewing techniques and materi- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Art Show: Mansion on 10 a.m. Federal Generals Corps at Lost where they lived. als as they relate to quilting. A Friday, Sept. 23 Main, Main St. Wardensville. Free ad- River State Park: Lost River State Park 3 p.m. Heritage Wing Contest: Bring your When they left one of the 1850’s plaid dress with a match- mission. will be hosting the Federal Generals best wing offerings for a chance to win All-Day Yard Sale: The communi- Corps, a premier Civil War living history great prizes! Registration at 3 p.m. with churches, the ladies of the church ing sewing purse, clothing made judging beginning promptly at 4 p.m. at ty yard sale will be held at the HL Wil- 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Craft Vendors Open: group. Free admission. gave Phyllis a quilt they had from feed sacks and a 1870’s eve- Moorefield High School. Free admission. son yard sale site at 730 N Main St. Free Moorefield High School Cafeteria, 401 N made. They knew she liked cows ning gown with crewel work will admission. Main Street, Moorefield. Free admission. 11 a.m. WV History Alive! Presents Pon- 7 p.m. The Joseph Sisters: Moorefield and they put images of cows on be just some of the clothing items te Crayon: A West Virginia Humanities local Taylor Stickley will open up for E. A. Hawse the quilt. Several years ago Phyl- exhibited. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Select Welcome Centers: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. “Escape to the Mountains: Council History Alive! program at the West Virginia natives and recording art- Nursing and lis put the quilt in the quilt show The 2016 Hoffman Challenge Purchase Tickets, get information. Schooners” Photo/History Exhibit: Ex- historic McCoy Theater on Main Street ists, The Joseph Sisters. Family friendly - Lost River Artisans Cooperative, tensive photo and memorabilia display in Moorefield. Free admission. country music event. Tickets are $10 in Rehabilitation Center and a lady who came to the show, Quilts collection will be shown. Route 259, Lost City showcasing schooners and steam ships. advance at www.heritageweekend.com P. O. Box 70/Rt. 259, found the square her mother had Quilters from around the world - Lost River Trading Post 295 E Main St. South Branch Inn Conference Room. 11 a.m. Guided Walking Tours: Guided and $15 at the door. made and was moved to tears created the quilts in this collec- walking tours of both Moorefield and Baker, WV 26801 Wardensville Free admission. when she saw it. tion. Those quilts that are select- - Hardy County Public Library, Moore- Wardensville will be available to those who have purchased a Home Tour Tick- Sunday, Sept. 25 304-897-5903 Phyllis will show her large Trip ed by a stringent juried process field 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Quilt Show and Antique et. In Moorefield the tour will leave from Around the World quilt that took from hundreds of submittals go Clothing Event: Moorefield Elementary the Hardy County Public Library and in All Day Yard Sale: The communi- Noon – 9 p.m. “Escape to the Moun- ty yard sale will be held at the HL Wil- P AULINE V ANCE , NHA, her four years to finish. Phyllis on tour and Hardy County has School, 400 North Main St. $2 Admis- Wardensville the tour will leave from the E XECUTIVE D IRECTOR tains: Schooners” Photo/History Exhibit: sion. Children and students are free. Lost River Trading Post. son yard sale site at 730 N Main St. Free says it is amazing how you can cut been awarded the opportunity to Extensive photo and memorabilia display Sponsored by the Highland Star Quilters admission. Skilled nursing care and physical, occupational and speech therapy services in an environment up material into small squares or exhibit the collection. showcasing schooners and steam ships. 11 a.m. History Presentation: “Clay- Guild. that enhances personal growth, individuality, dignity, and respect. triangles and put the pieces to- Quilted items made by Guild South Branch Inn Conference Room. pool’s Rebellion” told by Larry Garrett. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. “Escape to the Mountains: Schooners” Photo/History Exhibit: Exten- gether to form a pattern. members can be purchased at the Free admission. 10-11 a.m. Children’s Activity- Come At the Mullin Hotel in Moorefield. Free admission. sive photo and memorabilia display show- Phyllis and her husband retired Country Store. Cloth Peddler, a make a traditional Corn Husk Doll! casing schooners and steam ships. South 6:30 p.m. Paint and Sip: SOLD OUT to Hardy County in 1996. Some shop in Stephens City, VA, will Hardy County Public Library, Main St. Noon. The Shenandoah Valley Minstrels Branch Inn Conference Room. See page Come paint in one of Hardy County’s Moorefield. Free admission. Group: Lawn of the Moorefield Presbyte- 8. Free admission. would argue with the word retire- have fabric for sale. most historic homes, Oakland Hall at rian Church on Main Street in Moore- ment. Phyllis says she is enjoying The Highland Stars Quilters Valley View Golf Course. Ticket re- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Craft Vendors Open: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic Homes/Buildings field. Free admission. a quieter life style. Wade begs Guild members will collect quilts quired. Tours: $12 for admission into all sites. Moorefield High School Cafeteria, 401 N Main St, Moorefield. Free admission. to differ with that notion. She for the show on Friday Sept. $5 for single site tour. Children 12 and 12:30 p.m. Heritage Weekend Train: Leaving from the Jefferson St railroad continues service to her church 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saturday, Sept. 24 under are free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Antique Farm Equipment crossing the Potomac Eagle will take where she is president of the Moorefield Public Library and riders through the iconic Trough section and Antique Car Show: Lawn of Summit adult Sunday school class and is a at the Moorefield Elementary All-Day Yard Sale: The communi- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Antique Farm Equipment of the South Branch of the Potomac Financial Group, 300 North Main St., ty yard sale will be held at the HL Wil- Show: Lawn of Summit Financial Group, River. Train boards aprox. 30 min prior Moorefield. Free admission. member of the ladies circle. School from 4 to 5 p.m. son yard sale site at 730 N Main St. Free 300 North Main St., Moorefield. Free to departure. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Stump Cabin: Phyllis and her husband have The show will be open Satur- admission. admission. Special house tour hours, must have a house tour two sons, one daughter, six grand- day Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1 p.m. WV History Alive! Presents Min- ticket for entry. children and five great grand chil- and Sunday Sept. 25 from 1 to 4 7:30 a.m. Arthur Halterman Memorial 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Civil War Living History: nie Pearl: Performance will be at the Lost 5K/10k Scholarship Fund Run: Wardens- Sons of the Confederate Veterans Camp River Artisan Cooperative, Route 259, 10 a.m. Federal Generals Corps at Lost dren. p.m. Admission is $2 for adults. ville Community Center. #582, McNeill’s Rangers on the lawn of Lost City. Free admission. River State Park: Lost River State Park Antique clothing and quilts Children and students are admit- the Moorefield Presbyterian Church. The will be hosting the Federal Generals 1 p.m. History Presentation: “Claypool’s from the collection of Mike ted for free. 8-11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast: Old Mathi- 7th WV Infantry, Company I (Union) Corps, a premier Civil War living history Rebellion” told by Larry Garrett. At the group. Camp is near the administration as School House, Upper Cove Road, will in the field behind the Hardy County Mullin Hotel, Moorefield. Free admission. building. Mathias. Sponsored by the Mathias Ruri- Public Library. Free admission. tan Club. 2 p.m. Bear Hill Bluegrass Band- Will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Craft Demonstrations: Lost 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Craft Demonstrations: Lost performing at the Arkansaw Community River Artisans Cooperative and Museum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Welcome Centers: Purchase River Artisans Cooperative and Muse- Center. Free admission. Route 259 Lost City. Juried craft demon- Tickets, get information. um, Route 259, Lost City. Juried craft strations and Appalachian crafts for sale. 2 p.m. Guided Walking Tours: -Hardy County Library, Main St and demonstrations and Appalachian crafts Guided Free admission. walking tours of Wardensville will be Winchester Ave, Moorefield for sale. Free admission. available to those who have purchased 11 a.m. Worship Service: Zion Lutheran -Lost River Artisans Cooperative, Route a Home Tour Ticket. The tour will leave Church, Arkansaw. All are welcome. 259, Lost City 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mathias Community from the Lost River Trading Post. - Lost River Trading Post 295 E Main St. Center: Crafts, food, and music. Howards 11 a.m. Special Church Service: Moore- Wardensville Lick Road, just off Route 259, Mathias. 3 p.m. The Hatcher Boys: Performing field Presbyterian Church, Main Street, -South Side Depot, 126 South Main St., their vocal stylings at the Lost River Moorefield. T ONY ’ S B ODY S HOP Tony Lee Miller Sr., Owner Petersburg 10 a.m. Muzzleloading Demonstration Trading Post in Wardensville. Free admission. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Arkansaw Community We take the DENTS out of ACCIDENTS and Competition: Hardy County Rod Center: Crafts, food, live music, and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Arkansaw Community Cen- and Gun Club, about 2 miles south of 3 p.m. Heritage Pie Contest: Bring your Arkansaw Rd, off of Route 29 North of ter: Crafts, food, live music, and more. Moorefield via South Fork Rd. at S. Fork best pie offerings for a chance to win Baker. 304-257-2580 304-257-2968 (fax) Arkansaw Rd, off of Route 29 North of Estates Rd. #2. Free admission. great prizes! Registration at 3 p.m. with 1554 Lunice Creek Highway, Petersburg, WV 26847 Baker. judging beginning promptly at 4 p.m. at [email protected] Moorefield High School. Free admission. Continued on page 3 Join us on Sept. 24