Events
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Our Stories: First Friday Lecture Series – Mary Mitchell – Underground Quilts: A History of African American Quilting Traditions
Greenbrier Historical Society 814 Washington St., Lewisburg, WV, United StatesJoin us Friday, June 5th, as our First Friday Lecture Series kicks off with Alderson quilter Mary Mitchell presenting Underground Quilts: A History of African American Quilting Traditions. A lifelong sewist and passionate quilt historian, Mitchell blends artistry, storytelling, and historical preservation in her work. Her presentation will explore quilting traditions connected to the Underground…
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Butterfly Lifecycles – Fostering Wildlife Corridors for Biodiversity.
Greenbrier Historical Society 814 Washington St., Lewisburg, WV, United StatesRESCHEDULED - Saturday, June 6th, 12PM - 2PM Join GHS for the final installment of Fostering Wildlife Corridors for Biodiversity: Butterfly Lifecycles. During this FREE event, participants will create their own butterfly gardens, plant Rose Milkweed, a favorite snack for butterflies, and learn more about how to better support pollinators! This event is open to all…
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Seasonal Exhibit Debut: Greenbrier Brides
Greenbrier Historical Society 814 Washington St., Lewisburg, WV, United StatesThe Greenbrier Historical Society, in conjunction with the 2026 Home & Garden Tour, cordially invites you to the debut of our historic wedding exhibit, Greenbrier Brides! We’ll take you on…
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Unity in Our Community – A Juneteenth Celebration
Friday, June 19th, 6PM - 8:30PM 6PM to 7:30PM at Carnegie Hall, Old Stone Room - Keynote Speaker: Dr. Joseph Evans, MD, FAAP, Director of the Center for Truth, Racial…
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Appalachian Ingenuity Event Series
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…
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Appalachian Ingenuity Series – Yarn Tassel Hangings with Shara Harel
Greenbrier Historical Society 814 Washington St., Lewisburg, WV, United StatesJoin 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. …
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Our Stories: First Friday Lecture Series – Michelle Myers – An Examination of Irregular Warfare During the Civil War
Greenbrier Historical Society 814 Washington St., Lewisburg, WV, United StatesA 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…
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Special Friday Lecture – Stitched Into History: Bridal Fashion & the Greenbrier Ghost
Greenbrier Historical Society 814 Washington St., Lewisburg, WV, United StatesAs 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. In celebration of Greenbrier…
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Appalachian Ingenuity Series: Paper Marbling with Toni Ogden
Greenbrier Historical Society 814 Washington St., Lewisburg, WV, United StatesPaper 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…
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America 250: A Celebration of Revolutionary Era Greenbrier Valley – Ceremonial Reenactment of the First Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Greenbrier Historical Society 814 Washington St., Lewisburg, WV, United StatesJoin 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.…