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Appalachian Ingenuity Series: Fancy Lettering and Botany Study with Robin Skillern
Greenbrier Historical Society 814 Washington St., Lewisburg, WV, United StatesParticipants 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. Robin Skillern, an artist and educator, practices her art from her home in rural Greenbrier County, WV. Her creative endeavors are inspired…
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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. It moved them from an understanding rooted in the medieval era to one based on the enlightenment era and re-evaluating traditions. At the same time,…
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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…
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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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Save the Date: 2027 Home & History Tour: “A Potpourri of History” Reception
Greenbrier Historical Society 814 Washington St., Lewisburg, WV, United StatesSave the Date! Join 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…
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Save the Date: 2027 Home & History Tour: A Potpourri of History
Greenbrier Historical Society 814 Washington St., Lewisburg, WV, United StatesMark Your Calendars for a Weekend of History! The Greenbrier Historical Society’s 2027 Home and History Tour: A Potpourri of History is coming Saturday, June 12, 2027, from 10 a.m.…