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Lantern Tour on Oct. 11
A Strawberry Celebration: Planting the Seed! Day 2: Dinner and Cooking Classes
Join the Beverly Heritage Center in celebrating strawberries this spring! We in West Virginia love strawberries today, but their importance in our region predate our festivals by a long while. Strawberries, and the “wild” strawberry in particular, are celebrated by the Indigenous people and communities who have lived in these mountains since time immemorial. We welcome Chef Lorinda to Beverly to lead us in learning more about Seneca connections to the strawberry, celebrating this first fruit of the spring. Chef Lorinda visits us from Cattaraugus Territory, Seneca Nation. She is a Spring 2025 graduate of SUNY Buffalo’s Hospitality program, and…
Game Night
Come one, come all to Game Night at the BHC! Led by AmeriCorps members, enjoy a laidback evening with your favorite games. Feel free to play one of the games at the Heritage Center, or bring your own! This free event is held about monthly, 5:30-8:00pm. See you there!
Zora Neale Hurston Presentation and Workshop
Diane Macklin will present a storytelling workshop based around the life and work of Zora Neale Hurston, noted author, folklorist, and anthropologist. Hurston’s works, which include Their Eyes Were Watching God, are cornerstones of American literature, often centering on Black American community and culture. Zora Neale Hurston worked for the WPA Federal Writer’s Project during the Great Depression, and she collected stories throughout the American South and Appalachia, later published in various works and collections, including The American Guide. At this special event, Diane Macklin will share Zora’s stories and encourage participants to share their own, joining the rich history…
“Words of Love!” Exhibit Opens at the Beverly Heritage Center
Our biggest thanks to everyone who came to the opening event for our newest window exhibit “Words of Love” on Saturday, February 15th! Even with the cold rain, we had a fantastic turnout! During the event, AmeriCorps Member Josie Shaver, lead exhibit developer, delivered a fascinating presentation on the history behind the letters on display and the people who wrote them. “All of these little lines are so powerful, and I wanted to do something to honor that. The way they speak to each other is beautiful,” Shaver said. The universals of love drive this project; even though our ways…
Tenth Anniversary Soiree
Celebrate 10 years since the Beverly Heritage Center ribbon cutting! At 6pm, our reception begins with hors d’oeuvres and beverages, featuring a soaring strings concert by Trio Acoustica. Wander through the Heritage Center, visiting our select silent auction and explore exhibits new and established while you view images from the restoration and construction of our buildings. At 7pm, enjoy a scrumptious dinner featuring the signature beef tenderloin with a full menu of home-crafted sides. This year’s vegetarian option is ratatouille. Tickets are $50.00 per person. Link to purchase tickets is under the Details section below. Prefer to purchase another…
Words of Love! A Window to Love Letters from the Past
Let’s keep that Valentine’s Day feeling going! Visit the Beverly Heritage Center on February 15th from 12 to 2pm for the special opening of “Words of Love! A Window to Love Letters from the Past.” Words of Love is the newest exhibit in our Women’s Window, featuring love letters, poems, dance photos and more from Beverly and all across Randolph County. Free to all, we will serve hot cocoa and homemade cookies in the Heritage Center gallery. Additionally, we will have paper and letter-writing materials for guests to craft their own love letters–who will you write to? This window exhibit…
Beverly Heritage Day 2025
Join us for Beverly Heritage Day, our signature event! All day, experience fun and learning for the whole family, with music, crafts, and presentations. Tour the Heritage Center for free, and meet some of the folks who have been here since the beginning! A tasty homemade lunch is available for purchase, and our pie and cake sale raises money for the programs we bring to you in the summer and the rest of the year! Check back soon for more details!
A Strawberry Celebration: Planting the Seed! – Day 1: After-School Fun!
Join the Beverly Heritage Center in celebrating strawberries this spring! We in West Virginia love strawberries today, but their importance in our region predate our festivals by a long while. Strawberries, and the “wild” strawberry in particular, are celebrated by the Indigenous people and communities who have lived in these mountains since time immemorial. We welcome Chef Lorinda to Beverly to lead us in learning more about Seneca connections to the strawberry, celebrating this first fruit of the spring. Chef Lorinda visits us from Cattaraugus Territory, Seneca Nation. She is a Spring 2025 graduate of SUNY Buffalo’s Hospitality program, and…
Fighting Disease and Patching Wounds: Medical Service During the Civil War
Davis and Elkins College & The Rich Mountain Battlefield Foundation Present… Fighting Disease and Patching Wounds: Medical Service During the Civil War Our annual Civil War Symposium is coming soon! On Saturday April 5, 2025, join us at Davis and Elkins College’s Myles Center for the Arts. Check out further details about each speaker on the Rich Mountain Battlefield Facebook page. Each week leading up to the event, we will highlight another of the illustrious speakers. Tickets General Admission: $35, lunch included Students with ID: Free, lunch ticket available with a D&E meal swipe! Purchase tickets at the…