Events
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Special Friday Lecture: Revolutionary War Medicine w/Dr. Peter Ward
Greenbrier Historical Society 814 Washington St., Lewisburg, WV, United StatesFREE! Everyone welcome. Location: North House MuseumMuseum opens at 5 PM. Lecture will begin at 5:30 PM. The American Revolution brought about changes in how colonists related with their government.…
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Special Presentation: Hidden History of Western Greenbrier County
Greenbrier West High School 278 Cavalier Dr., Charmco, WV, United StatesHidden History of Western Greenbrier County Join Vicky Neal, GHS AmeriCorps Hidden History Associate, for a special presentation highlighting the Hidden History of Western Greenbrier County Project and the stories,…
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Our Stories: First Friday Lecture Series – Friday Night Frights with Head Museum Associate David Briggs
Greenbrier Historical Society 814 Washington St., Lewisburg, WV, United StatesPresented by David Briggs, GHS Head Museum Associate. Family-Friendly Ghost Stories from West Virginia Join GHS Head Museum Associate David Briggs for an evening of West Virginia folk tales and…
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Special Friday Lecture: American Face Vessels – Art, Ritual, and Mourning in Southern Appalachia
Greenbrier Historical Society 814 Washington St., Lewisburg, WV, United StatesWhat can a face-shaped vessel tell us about art, memory, ritual, and mourning? Join us Friday, October 9, at the North House Museum for a special lecture with ceramic artist…
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The History of Chocolate: Special Display at the North House Museum During TOOT – FREE One-Day Display
Greenbrier Historical Society 814 Washington St., Lewisburg, WV, United StatesWhile you're out enjoying TOOT, take a sweet little detour into history! Stop by the North House Museum for a special display exploring The History of Chocolate and discover how…
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Historic Cemetery Tours
Carnegie Hall 611 Church St, Lewisburg, WV, United StatesSome of Lewisburg's most fascinating stories are found beneath the names carved in stone. Join us for a walk through local history as we uncover the lives, legends, traditions, and unexpected connections hidden among the headstones. Location Old Stone Cemetery, Lewisburg, WV Dates & Times Friday, Oct. 16: 6PM - 9PM Friday, Oct. 23: 6PM…
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Annual Members Meeting and Dinner
The Historic Bell House 150 Bell Drive, Lewisburg, WV, United StatesYou’re Invited: GHS Annual Members Meeting & Dinner There’s something special about gathering the people who believe in preserving, celebrating, and sharing the history of the Greenbrier and Meadow River…
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First Friday Lecture Series: The Hidden History of Western Greenbrier County – Vicky Neal
Greenbrier Historical Society 814 Washington St., Lewisburg, WV, United StatesJoin AmeriCorps Hidden History Associate Vicky Neal for our next First Friday Lecture Series presentation, “The Hidden History of Western Greenbrier County.” Vicky will share updates on the ongoing Hidden History project and the progress being made toward the new Greenbrier Historical Society-Meadow River Valley Museum. It’s a wonderful opportunity to discover more about our…
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Special Saturday Lecture: Mourning Fashions in Victorian America with Jenna Fawn Brown
Greenbrier Historical Society 814 Washington St., Lewisburg, WV, United StatesWho remembers Jenna Fawn Brown’s fun and fascinating lecture on bridal fashions through the ages back in July?Good news! If you missed that one, you have another chance to join us for a fascinating journey into fashion history! And if you were there, you know you’re in for another engaging afternoon.Join us Saturday, November 7,…
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Friendsgiving at the Wild Bean
The Wild Bean Lewisburg WV 1056 Washington St. E, Lewisburg, WV, United StatesPull Up a Chair! Friendsgiving Is Coming! Good food, great music, local flavor, and wonderful company. What better way to celebrate community than gathering around the table together? Join us for Friendsgiving at The Wild Bean on Saturday, November 21, from 5 to 7 p.m.! This FREE community potluck brings together local farms, chefs, and…