Blacksmith Demonstrations

Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. is pleased to announce that blacksmith Roger Greaser will be demonstrating at the Arthurdale Forge the second Saturday of each month from May through October during regular museum hours (noon-4 p.m.).  All are welcome to visit the New Deal Homestead Museum to see this three-generation blacksmith work, ask him questions, and learn about the blacksmith cottage industry present in Arthurdale in the 1930s.

This project is being presented by Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. with financial assistance from the West Virginia Humanities Council, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in the lecture series do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Thank You, Charity Auction Supporters

Arthurdale Heritage sponsored the community’s annual yard sale Saturday, May 2, followed by a Charity Auction on Sunday. Ray Frankhouser and his assistant, Jim Paugh, were guest auctioneers. The money raised from the event was earmarked for the Arthurdale School fund.

AH would like to thank the following supporters for their donations to the auction:

Sonny’s Plants, Belldina’s Pharmacy, Calico Cat, New Day Bakery, Valley Pharmacy, AH Craft Shop, Mane Tamer, Brown’s Mill Grocery, Gas ‘N More, Dairy Queen, Preston Publications, Monroe’s Restaurant, Silver Scissors, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Maitlin Cale, PC’s Pizza, Dickie Dixon, Challenge Academy, Sheltered Workshop, Ray Frankhouser, Jim Paugh, local families, and volunteers.