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SUMMARY:2026 First Friday Lecture Series - Our Stories
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nJoin us for Our Stories\, the Greenbrier Historical Society’s First Friday lecture series celebrating the history\, culture\, and voices that help shape our region. \nHeld every First Friday each month from June to December\, programs will take place from 5 to 7 PM at the North House Museum\, unless otherwise noted. Guests are invited to explore fascinating topics through engaging talks\, personal stories\, and community conversations featuring historians\, artists\, educators\, preservationists\, and local storytellers. \nSpeaker details and event information are listed below\, with additional updates and announcements to come throughout the season: \n\nJune 5th: Mary Mitchell – Underground Quilts: A History of African American Quilting Traditions\nJuly 3rd: Michelle Myers – An Examination of Irregular Warfare during the Civil War\nAugust 7th: Jess Levine – The Lawn: A History and A Look Forward\nSeptember 4th: Vicky Neal and Kim McBride – School Days of the Past\nOctober 2nd: Dave Briggs – Friday Night Frights: Ghost Stories at the North House Museum\nNovember 6th: Vicky Neal – The Hidden History of Western Greenbrier County\nDecember 4th: Al Emch – A Discussion of the 1834 Supreme Court of Appeals Law Library and Study Building by Judge Henry St. Forge Tucker\, Sr.\n\n 
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/2026-first-friday-lecture-series-our-stories/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
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SUMMARY:Unity in Our Community - A Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 19th\, 6PM – 8:30PM \n6PM to 7:30PM at Carnegie Hall\, Old Stone Room – Keynote Speaker: Dr. Joseph Evans\, MD\, FAAP\, Director of the Center for Truth\, Racial Healing\, and Restorative Justice At the Berkley School of Theology \n7:30PM to 8:30PM at the North House Museum – The “Echoes of Slavery” exhibit will be open and refreshments will be served. Guests can also tour our temporary exhibit\, “Greenbrier Brides” for $5. \nSaturday\, June 20th\, 12PM – 5PM \nThe Greenbrier County Unity Committee is planning an exciting celebratory day at Dorie Miller Park on Feamster Road in Lewisburg! \n 
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/unity-in-our-community-a-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:WV
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260620T190429Z
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SUMMARY:Appalachian Ingenuity Event Series
DESCRIPTION:Innovation has always been part of the Appalachian story. Join us for the Appalachian Ingenuity event series as we explore the creativity\, resilience\, craftmanship\, and forward-thinking spirit that continues to shape our region and its people. Held monthly on Saturdays from June to September from 12 PM to 2 PM\, this series celebrates the ideas and individuals helping Appalachia thrive in meaningful and inspiring ways. \nFeatured innovators and schedule are listed below\, with additional updates and announcements to come throughout the season: \n\nJune 27th: Yarn Tassel Hangings by Shara Harel\nJuly 18th: Paper Marbling with Toni Ogden\nAugust 22nd: Herbalist Workshop with Shannon Murphy\nSeptember 12th: Fancy Lettering & Botany Study with Robin Skillern
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/appalachian-ingenuity-event-series/
LOCATION:WV
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T165039Z
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SUMMARY:Appalachian Ingenuity Series - Yarn Tassel Hangings with Shara Harel
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, June 27 from 12–2 p.m. at the North House Museum for “Yarn Tassel Hangings with Shara Harel\,” the first workshop in our new Appalachian Ingenuity Series.\n\n\n \n\n\nInspired by the Appalachian tradition of transforming simple\, readily available materials into something both beautiful and practical\, participants will create their own decorative yarn tassel hanging while exploring the creativity and resourcefulness that have long been part of life in our region.\n\n\n \n\n\nThe guided workshop will last approximately 90 minutes\, and attendees will be invited to participate in an optional hands-on activity as they arrive.\n\n\n \n\n\n✨ Free and open to the public\n\n\n✨ All materials provided\n\n\n✨ No experience necessary\n\n\n \n\n\nCome create\, learn\, and connect with others while celebrating a tradition rooted in Appalachian ingenuity.\n\n\n \n\n\n📍 North House Museum\n\n\n📅 Saturday\, June 27\n\n\n⏰ 12–2 p.m.\n\n\n \n\n\nThis workshop is also part of the Greenbrier Historical Society’s Garden Initiative\, a year-long program led by AmeriCorps Environmental Historian Jess Levine.\n\n\n \n\n\nRooted in experiential learning\, the initiative encourages people to discover the remarkable biodiversity of the Greenbrier Valley and Appalachian region and to celebrate it by incorporating native plants into their own landscapes. As part of this effort\, the gardens surrounding the North House Museum are being reimagined with native plantings\, including species that have historically served as medicinal and culinary herbs.\n\n\n \n\n\nCommunity participation is at the heart of the initiative. Through programs like the Appalachian Ingenuity Series\, we celebrate the Appalachian values of creativity\, resourcefulness\, self-sufficiency\, and shared knowledge while creating opportunities for hands-on learning and connection.\n\n\n \n\n\nJoin us for an afternoon of creativity\, connection\, and hands-on learning as we celebrate the ingenuity and traditions that have shaped our region. We also invite you to stop by the North House Museum Tuesday through Saturday\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, and discover the many programs\, exhibits\, and initiatives bringing local history to life.
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/appalachian-ingenuity-series-yarn-tassel-hangings-with-shara-harel/
LOCATION:Greenbrier Historical Society\, 814 Washington St.\, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T180000
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SUMMARY:Our Stories: First Friday Lecture Series - Michelle Myers - An Examination of Irregular Warfare During the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:A closer look at unconventional warfare tactics\, the West Virginia bushwhacker\, and how the geography and terrain of the Greenbrier Valley and beyond proved to be “the perfect storm for the huge volume of irregular or guerilla operations conducted throughout the war.”\n\nVolunteer Michelle Myers can usually be found in the museum archives helping to keep our archivist from drowning in paper. Born in England\, she has a degree in social anthropology and is a retired attorney. She says her special skill may be the ability to decipher incomprehensible handwriting.\n\nProgram will begin at 5 p.m.\, and last approximately 30-45 minutes. Light refreshments will be served afterward. Guests are welcome to bring their own. FREE and open to the public!
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/our-stories-first-friday-lecture-series-michelle-myers-an-examination-of-irregular-warfare-during-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:Greenbrier Historical Society\, 814 Washington St.\, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T183000
DTSTAMP:20260710T142046Z
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SUMMARY:Special Friday Lecture - Stitched Into History: Bridal Fashion & the Greenbrier Ghost
DESCRIPTION:As our Greenbrier Brides: A Romantic Step Back in Time exhibit draws to a close\, we invite you to join us for one final special event. \n\n\nIn celebration of Greenbrier Valley Theatre’s special July production of “The Greenbrier Ghost\,” GHS has teamed up with GVT’s Resident Costume Designer and Costume Shop Manager\, Jenna Fawn Brown\, to take you inside the world of 19th-and early 20th-century bridal fashion. \n\n\nDrawing inspiration from the historic gowns featured in our exhibit\, Jenna will explore the styles\, traditions\, and symbolism behind historic bridal fashion. \n\n\nThis lecture\, hosted at the North House Museum\, is FREE and open to the public!
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/special-friday-lecture-stitched-into-history-bridal-fashion-the-greenbrier-ghost/
LOCATION:Greenbrier Historical Society\, 814 Washington St.\, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260701T182412Z
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SUMMARY:Appalachian Ingenuity Series: Paper Marbling with Toni Ogden
DESCRIPTION:Paper marbling is the centuries-old art of creating colorful\, swirling patterns by floating paints on the surface of water and carefully transferring those designs onto paper. Because every print is created by hand\, no two pieces are ever exactly alike\, making each work a one-of-a-kind expression of creativity. Join us in getting creative and leave with a piece of art as unique as you are. \nThis workshop is FREE and all materials will be provided. \nSaturday\, July 18 \n12 PM – 2 PM \nNorth House Museum \nWorkshop will last approximately 90 minutes. \n\nThis workshop is also part of the Greenbrier Historical Society’s Garden Initiative\, a year-long program led by AmeriCorps Environmental Historian Jess Levine.\n\n\nRooted in experiential learning\, the initiative encourages people to discover the remarkable biodiversity of the Greenbrier Valley and Appalachian region and to celebrate it by incorporating native plants into their own landscapes. As part of this effort\, the gardens surrounding the North House Museum are being reimagined with native plantings\, including species that have historically served as medicinal and culinary herbs.\n\n\n\n\nCommunity participation is at the heart of the initiative. Through programs like the Appalachian Ingenuity Series\, we celebrate the Appalachian values of creativity\, resourcefulness\, self-sufficiency\, and shared knowledge while creating opportunities for hands-on learning and connection.\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an afternoon of creativity\, connection\, and hands-on learning as we celebrate the ingenuity and traditions that have shaped our region. We also invite you to stop by the North House Museum Tuesday through Saturday\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, and discover the many programs\, exhibits\, and initiatives bringing local history to life.
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/appalachian-ingenuity-series-paper-marbling-with-toni-ogden/
LOCATION:Greenbrier Historical Society\, 814 Washington St.\, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T171838Z
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SUMMARY:America 250: A Celebration of Revolutionary Era Greenbrier Valley - Ceremonial Reenactment of the First Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greenbrier Historical Society and Friends for a ceremonial reenactment of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in front of the Greenbrier County Courthouse (912 N. Court Street\, Lewisburg)! \nFeaturing presentations by the Daniel Boone Chapter of the SAR\, music by Lewisburg quartet The Banner Boys\, Augusta Militia Field Music Fife & Drum Corps\, Greenbrier East/West Choir\, and more! \nArrival Music: Augusta Militia Field Music Fife and Drum Corps\nWelcoming Remarks: Greenbrier Historical Society President\, Al Emch and Mayor of Lewisburg\, Beverly White\nPresentation of the Colors and singing of the National Anthem: Daniel Boone Chapter SAR and Lewisburg Quartet\, The Banner Boys\nPosting of the Colors: Daniel Boone Chapter SAR \nReading of the Declaration of Independence\nClosing Remarks and Invitation to view Mural and visit North House Museum for the opening of our temporary exhibit\, “The Greenbrier Valley and the American Revolutionary Era \nMusket Salute: Daniel Boone Chapter SAR\nRetiring of the Colors: Daniel Boone Chapter SAR and Fife and Drum Corps\nSinging of “My Country Tis of Thee”: Greenbrier West and East Choir\nDeparture Music: Fife and Drum Corps \nAlso view the WV America 250 Mural Trail mural in the Greenbrier County Courthouse. \nThen\, join us for the opening of “The Greenbrier Valley and the Revolutionary Era” exhibit at the North House Museum\, with refreshments courtesy of the Andrew Lewis Chapter of the DAR. \nAll the day’s events are FREE and open to the public!
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/celebratory-reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Greenbrier Historical Society\, 814 Washington St.\, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T183000
DTSTAMP:20260718T194209Z
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SUMMARY:Our Stories: First Friday Lecture Series - The Lawn: A History & a Look Forward - Jess Levine
DESCRIPTION:🌿 First Friday Lecture Series 🌿 \nJoin us as we welcome Jess Levine\, an environmental installation artist whose work brings together art\, ecology\, and community. Through immersive\, interactive installations inspired by regional science and Indigenous wisdom\, Jess invites people to connect more deeply with nature\, one another\, and the landscapes we share. Her collaborative projects celebrate biodiversity\, sustainability\, and the idea that healthy communities and healthy ecosystems grow together. \nIn her presentation\, The Lawn: A History and a Look Forward\, Jess explores the surprising history of one of America’s most familiar landscapes and asks an intriguing question: What if our lawns could do more? Discover how reimagining these everyday spaces can support biodiversity\, strengthen our communities\, and inspire a more sustainable future. \nWhether you’re a gardener\, nature enthusiast\, history lover\, or simply curious about the world just outside your door\, this thought-provoking lecture will leave you seeing the humble lawn in a whole new light. \n📅 Friday\, August 7\n🕔 5:00 p.m.\n📍 Greenbrier Historical Society \nDoors open at 5 p.m. Lecture begins at 5:30 p.m. and will last approximately 30 – 45 minutes. 
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/our-stories-first-friday-lecture-series-the-lawn-a-history-a-look-forward-jess-levine/
LOCATION:Greenbrier Historical Society\, 814 Washington St.\, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260811T130203Z
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SUMMARY:Appalachian Ingenuity Series - Herbal Workshop With Shannon Murphy
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in the Greenbrier Valley for 25 years\, Shannon Murphy bridges the worlds of clinical nutrition\, horticulture\, and herbalism to champion community-wide wellness. With a Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition from Maryland University Integrative Health\, a horticulture degree from Virginia Tech\, and a Chartered Herbalist credential from Dominion Herbal College\, she brings a powerful\, multi-disciplinary lens to the natural world. Shannon lives by the conviction that plants possess an extraordinary power to feed\, heal\, and deeply connect human communities.\n\nWhether her hands are deep in the soil of a local garden or she is teaching others how to utilize regional flora\, her work beautifully unifies food cultivation and plant medicine. You can learn more about her practical philosophy during her upcoming talk with the Appalachian Ingenuity Series\, where she will take audiences on a deep dive into the native plants and herbs that surround and sustain us.\n\nDuring this workshop\, guests will have the opportunity to sample a variety of herbal teas\, and mix their own tea blends to take home.\n\nFREE to the public and all materials provided.\n\nThis workshop will run approximately 90 minutes.
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/appalachian-ingenuity-series-herbal-workshop-with-shannon-murphy/
LOCATION:Greenbrier Historical Society\, 814 Washington St.\, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T183000
DTSTAMP:20260812T145841Z
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SUMMARY:Our Stories: First Friday Lecture Series - "School Days of the Past" w/GHS AmeriCorps Oral Historian Vicky Neal
DESCRIPTION:Step back 100 years and discover what school was like for children attending one-room and small rural schools throughout the Greenbrier Valley. \n\n\nVicky Neal is our Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area (AFNHA) AmeriCorps member who has served with the Greenbrier Historical Society for almost two years on the Hidden History of Western Greenbrier County Project. AFNHA is based out of Elkins\, WV\, and serves 16 counties in WV\, with Greenbrier County being the most southern location. \n\n\nBeing an Art Educator of 24 years\, now retired\, and an artist\, she always enjoys being creative. “I feel very fortunate to have been in the right place at the right time to find out about the Hidden History project and asked to join as an AmeriCorps member with GHS. In 2009\, my students and I recorded several community members about the history of the Meadow River Valley\, All of us learning to appreciate our ancestors and developing videography and editing skills. Those citizens have since passed\, so having a place for their oral histories to be used\, along with newer oral histories\, has given me a source of satisfaction and pride.” \n\nThe North House Museum will open at 5 p.m. Lecture will begin at 5:30 p.m.\, and will last approximately 30 – 45 minutes. \n\nFREE and open to the public!
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/our-stories-first-friday-lecture-series-school-days-of-the-past-w-ghs-americorps-oral-historian-vicky-neal/
LOCATION:Greenbrier Historical Society\, 814 Washington St.\, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T140000
DTSTAMP:20260814T145459Z
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SUMMARY:Appalachian Ingenuity Series: Fancy Lettering and Botany Study with Robin Skillern
DESCRIPTION:Participants will tour the North House gardens and identify and make drawings of various native plants. We will experiment with different styles of writing to create identification tags using a calligraphy style marker. \nRobin Skillern\, an artist and educator\, practices her art from her home in rural Greenbrier County\, WV. Her creative endeavors are inspired by the beauty and intricacy of the natural world. She works in a variety of mediums including painting\, printmaking\, calligraphy\, collage\, pottery\, jewelry\, and bookmaking. Foraging materials in the biodiverse area of Appalachia creates a web for nature to inform art and support sustainable environmental practices. Robin has a bachelor’s degree in art and a master’s degree in early childhood education and attended the Leo Marchutz School of Painting and Drawing in Aix-en-Provence\, France. She continues to attend workshops and take classes related to her various art interests. She has taught children through the arts program at Carnegie Hall\, WV for many years and recently worked with adults through a National Endowment for the Arts grant. Her art has been displayed locally\, and in Virginia\, North Carolina\, and Georgia. \n  \nWorkshop will last approximately 90 minutes. FREE and open to the public! All materials provided.
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/appalachian-ingenuity-series-fancy-lettering-and-botany-study-with-robin-skillern/
LOCATION:Greenbrier Historical Society\, 814 Washington St.\, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T183000
DTSTAMP:20260828T194804Z
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SUMMARY:Special Friday Lecture: Revolutionary War Medicine w/Dr. Peter Ward
DESCRIPTION:FREE! Everyone welcome.\nLocation: North House MuseumMuseum opens at 5 PM. Lecture will begin at 5:30 PM.\n\nThe American Revolution brought about changes in how colonists related with their government. It moved them from an understanding rooted in the medieval era to one based on the enlightenment era and re-evaluating traditions.\n\nAt the same time\, a similar process was occurring in how medicine was practiced in the soon-to-be United States. We will discuss how medical treatment shifted from an ancient and ineffective model to one that applied emerging scientific processes to heal the body.\n\nCome and enjoy a light-hearted (and occasionally gruesome) tour of medicine in the Revolutionary era and how it become the basis for modern healthcare.\n\nAbout Dr. Peter Ward:\n\nPeter J. Ward\, PhD\, completed a PhD program in anatomy education at Purdue University and\, in 2005\, he joined the faculty at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) in Lewisburg\, West Virginia. There he has taught gross anatomy\, neuroscience\, embryology\, histology\, and the history of medicine.\n\nDr. Ward has received numerous teaching awards\, including the WVSOM Golden Key Award and the Basmajian Award from the American Association of Anatomists\, and has been a three-time finalist in the West Virginia Merit Foundation’s Professor of the Year selection. Dr. Ward has served as Council Member and Association Secretary for the American Association of Clinical Anatomists.\n\nDr. Ward was a Consulting Editor for the 8th and 9th Editions of Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy; the Senior Associate Editor for the three volumes of The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations: Digestive System\, Third Edition; a contributor to Gray’s Anatomy\, 43rd Edition; and is author of Netter’s Integrated Musculoskeletal System: Clinical Anatomy Explained.
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/special-friday-lecture-revolutionary-war-medicine-w-dr-peter-ward/
LOCATION:Greenbrier Historical Society\, 814 Washington St.\, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T153000
DTSTAMP:20260911T150810Z
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SUMMARY:Special Presentation: Hidden History of Western Greenbrier County
DESCRIPTION:Hidden 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\, places\, and people that have shaped the region.Learn more about this exciting project and the upcoming Greenbrier Historical Society–Meadow River Valley Museum.FREE ADMISSION! Greenbrier West High School\, Charmco Saturday\, September 26 2 p.m. Admission is FREE Approximately 45 minutes
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/special-presentation-hidden-history-of-western-greenbrier-county/
LOCATION:Greenbrier West High School\, 278 Cavalier Dr.\, Charmco\, WV\, 25858\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T183000
DTSTAMP:20260911T192837Z
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SUMMARY:Our Stories: First Friday Lecture Series - Friday Night Frights with Head Museum Associate David Briggs
DESCRIPTION:Presented by David Briggs\, GHS Head Museum Associate. \nFamily-Friendly Ghost Stories from West Virginia \nJoin GHS Head Museum Associate David Briggs for an evening of West Virginia folk tales and ghost stories collected by folklorist Ruth Ann Musick\, drawn from The Telltale Lilac Bush and Other West Virginia Ghost Tales. \nMuseum opens at 5 p.m.\, and lecture begins at 5:30 p.m. Lecture will last approximately 30 – 45 minutes. \nFREE!! Everyone welcome. \nAnd while you’re here\, experience the opening of “The Good Death: Victorian Mourning Culture\,” our temporary exhibit opening October 2.
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/our-stories-first-friday-lecture-series-friday-night-frights-with-head-museum-associate-david-briggs/
LOCATION:Greenbrier Historical Society\, 814 Washington St.\, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T183000
DTSTAMP:20261006T144455Z
CREATED:20261006T144455Z
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SUMMARY:Special Friday Lecture: American Face Vessels - Art\, Ritual\, and Mourning in Southern Appalachia
DESCRIPTION:What can a face-shaped vessel tell us about art\, memory\, ritual\, and mourning?\n\nJoin us Friday\, October 9\, at the North House Museum for a special lecture with ceramic artist Sean O’Connell exploring the fascinating history of American face vessels and their connections to African American pottery traditions\, ritual\, mourning\, and the wider world of Southern Appalachian art.\n\nSean will take us beyond the finished vessel and into the making of these remarkable pieces\, exploring the technical challenges of working with clay and highlighting some of the artists and craftspeople who have shaped the face-vessel tradition\, both past and present.\nA longtime instructor of hand building and wheel throwing at Carnegie Hall\, Sean has worked in a wide range of materials\, but clay remains his favorite expressive medium. In 2019\, he developed a traditional face-jug workshop for Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts’ ArtReach on the Road program.\n\nAmerican Face Vessels: Art\, Ritual\, and Mourning in Southern Appalachia\n Friday\, October 9 North House Museum Museum opens at 5 p.m. Lecture begins at 5:30 p.m. Approximately 30–45 minutes FREE ADMISSION • EVERYONE WELCOME\n\nCome take a closer look at these unusual vessels and discover the stories\, traditions\, artistry\, and questions they carry with them.\nAnd if Sean’s face jugs have you wanting to get your hands in some clay yourself\, you can join his upcoming Face Jug Workshop at Carnegie Hall on November 7. Visit Carnegie Hall’s website for details and to register.\n\nWe hope you’ll join us at the North House Museum Friday night on October 9 for this intriguing lecture.
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/special-friday-lecture-american-face-vessels-art-ritual-and-mourning-in-southern-appalachia/
LOCATION:Greenbrier Historical Society\, 814 Washington St.\, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260918T170434Z
CREATED:20260918T165126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T170434Z
UID:47806-1791626400-1791648000@greenbrierhistorical.org
SUMMARY:The History of Chocolate: Special Display at the North House Museum During TOOT - FREE One-Day Display
DESCRIPTION:While you’re out enjoying TOOT\, take a sweet little detour into history! \n  \nStop by the North House Museum for a special display exploring The History of Chocolate and discover how this sweet treat made its way from an ancient tradition to the chocolate we know and love today. Come for the history\, stay for the chocolatey fun! \n  \nWe’ll be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. while you enjoy TOOT\, so be sure to stop in and take a look! FREE and all are welcome!
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/the-history-of-chocolate-special-display-at-the-north-house-museum-during-toot-free-one-day-display/
LOCATION:Greenbrier Historical Society\, 814 Washington St.\, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260911T195923Z
CREATED:20260911T195923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T195923Z
UID:47789-1792173600-1793394000@greenbrierhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Historic Cemetery Tours
DESCRIPTION:Some of Lewisburg’s most fascinating stories are found beneath the names carved in stone. \nJoin us for a walk through local history as we uncover the lives\, legends\, traditions\, and unexpected connections hidden among the headstones. \n\nLocation \nOld Stone Cemetery\, Lewisburg\, WV \n\nDates & Times \n\n\nFriday\, Oct. 16: 6PM – 9PM \n\n\nFriday\, Oct. 23: 6PM – 9PM \n\n\nWednesday\, Oct. 28: 7PM – 9PM \n\n\nThursday\, Oct. 29: 7PM – 9PM \n\n\nFriday\, Oct. 30: 7PM – 9PM \nCost \n$15 per person \nPlease scan the QR code in the image to purchase tickets\, or visit Carnegie Hall\, Lewisburg\, WV’s event page. \n\nAlso visit our exhibit\, “The Good Death: Mourning Culture in Victorian America\,” in the North House Museum on these nights and during regular business hours October 2 – November 7. \n\n 
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/historic-cemetery-tours/
LOCATION:Carnegie Hall\, 611 Church St\, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260927T163114Z
CREATED:20260918T163809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T163114Z
UID:47797-1792256400-1792267200@greenbrierhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Annual Members Meeting and Dinner
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited: GHS Annual Members Meeting & Dinner\n\n\nThere’s something special about gathering the people who believe in preserving\, celebrating\, and sharing the history of the Greenbrier and Meadow River Valleys. We’d love for you to join us for the Greenbrier Historical Society’s Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner!\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, October 17\, from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Historic Bell House for a special evening celebrating the GHS community and the history we love to share. Guests will enjoy an exclusive preview of the Historic Bell House\, one of the remarkable homes that will be featured on our 2027 Home & History Tour: A Potpourri of History.\n\n\nWe’ll share a delicious dinner\, take a look back at the programs and events that made 2026 special\, and offer fun activities for our youngest history lovers\, too.\n\n\nAnd because we’d love to welcome even more of you into the GHS family\, we’re offering special membership pricing when you purchase or renew your membership with your Annual Meeting dinner tickets!\n\n\nIndividual Membership + Dinner – $60 ($30 Dinner + $30 Individual Membership)\nHousehold Membership + Dinner – $100 ($60 for 2 Dinners + $40 Household Membership)\nStudent Membership + Dinner – $40 ($30 Dinner + $10 Student Membership)\nNARM Reciprocal Membership + Dinner – $150 ($60 for 2 Dinners + $90 NARM Membership) In addition to our membership benefits\, gain access to 1\,000+ museums across the country! Learn more and find an institution near you at https://narmassociation.org/members/.\nAlready a GHS member and just want to join us for dinner?\nDinner-only tickets are $30 for current members\, $10 for children ages 5 – 15\, and FREE for children 5 and under.\n\nBuy Tickets Here: https://greenbrierhistoricalsociety.square.site/shop/2026-annual-members-meeting/K44KV7SVKCNGO6JUTYRNLHNNpage=1&limit=180&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc\nRSVP Here: https://forms.gle/MC2kSQevmX44JYHS7\n\n\nEvery membership helps support the Greenbrier Historical Society and our mission to preserve and share the stories of the people and places that make the Greenbrier and Meadow River Valleys unique.\n\n\nSo come share a meal\, catch up with friends\, meet fellow history lovers\, and be part of the GHS community. We’d be delighted to have you at the table.
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/annual-membership-meeting-and-dinner/
LOCATION:The Historic Bell House\, 150 Bell Drive\, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270611T200000
DTSTAMP:20261020T175356Z
CREATED:20261020T175356Z
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SUMMARY:Save the Date: 2027 Home & History Tour: "A Potpourri of History" Reception
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \nJoin us for a special reception on Friday\, June 11\, 2027\, from 6 to 8 p.m. as part of the Greenbrier Historical Society’s 2027 Home and History Tour: A Potpourri of History! \nIt’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate local history and kick off a special weekend with us. More details about the reception will be announced later\, so mark your calendar and stay tuned! \nWe look forward to sharing this special occasion with you!
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/save-the-date-2027-home-history-tour-a-potpourri-of-history-reception/
LOCATION:Greenbrier Historical Society\, 814 Washington St.\, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270612T160000
DTSTAMP:20261020T180110Z
CREATED:20261020T180110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T180110Z
UID:47829-1812794400-1812816000@greenbrierhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Save the Date: 2027 Home & History Tour: A Potpourri of History
DESCRIPTION:Mark Your Calendars for a Weekend of History! \nThe Greenbrier Historical Society’s 2027 Home and History Tour: A Potpourri of History is coming Saturday\, June 12\, 2027\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! \nJoin us for a tour of historic homes and attractions throughout the Greenbrier Valley and Lewisburg area.  \nThere’s more to come! Additional details about the tour will be announced at a later date\, so be sure to follow along for updates. \nWe hope you’ll join us!
URL:https://greenbrierhistorical.org/event/save-the-date-2027-home-history-tour-a-potpourri-of-history/
LOCATION:Greenbrier Historical Society\, 814 Washington St.\, Lewisburg\, WV\, 24901\, United States
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