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2018 Heritage Weekend in Hardy County, WV

September 28

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Three days of activities for the whole family taking place across Hardy County!

Schedule of Events 2018

Friday, September 28th
All Day Community Yard Sale -The community yard sale will be held at the HL
Wilson yard sale site at 730 N Main St, Moorefield.
Noon – 5pm Carriage and Heritage Museum of the South Branch Valley: Large display of
wagons, carriages, and more. 1 Maple Hill Ave, Petersburg. FREE ADMISSION!
Noon – 9pm Al Mach’s “Amazing Animals” Photo/History Exhibit: Extensive photo and
memorabilia display showcasing fascinating photos of beautiful animals and
more! South Branch Inn Conference Room. FREE ADMISSION!
7pm Luminary- Join the McNeil’s Rangers at the Olivet Cemetery in Moorefield for a
luminary for Civil War Soldiers. FREE ADMISSION!
6:30pm Movie Night: Come enjoy the classic “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”
at the Moorefield High School Auditorium. $3 at the door.

Saturday, September 29th
Welcome Centers
Purchase Tickets, get information, etc.
9am-5pm Hardy County Public Library: 102 N Main St, Moorefield
10am-5pm Lost River Artisans Cooperative: 8937 SR 259, Lost City
10am-6pm Wardensville Garden Market: 28813 SR 55, Wardensville
10am-5pm South Side Depot: 126 South Main St., Petersburg

All Day Community Yard Sale -The community yard sale will be held at the HL
Wilson yard sale site at 730 N Main St, Moorefield.
8am-11am Pancake Breakfast: Old Mathias School House, Upper Cove Road, Mathias.
Sponsored by the Mathias Ruritan Club.
9am – 5pm Carriage and Heritage Museum of the South Branch Valley: Large display of
wagons, carriages, and more. 1 Maple Hill Ave, Petersburg. FREE ADMISSION!
9am-7pm Craft Vendors Open: Moorefield High School Gym, 401 N Main Street,
Moorefield. FREE ADMISSION!
9am-7pm Craft Demonstrations: Moorefield High School Gym, 401 N Main Street,
Moorefield. FREE ADMISSION!
9am-9pm Al Mach’s “Amazing Animals” Photo/History Exhibit: Extensive photo and
memorabilia display showcasing fascinating photos of beautiful animals and
more! South Branch Inn Conference Room. FREE ADMISSION!
9am-5pm Quilt Show: Moorefield Elementary School, 400 North Main St. $2 Admission for adults. Children and students are FREE. Sponsored by the Highland Star Quilters Guild.
9 am Arthur Halterman Memorial 5K/10k Scholarship Fund Run: Wardensville Community Center.
10am-11am Children’s Activity- Come make a traditional Corn Husk Doll, Moorefield High School, N. Main St Moorefield. FREE ADMISSION!
10am-5pm Historic Homes/Buildings Tours: $12 for admission into all sites. $5 for single site tour. Children 12 and under are free.
10am-5pm Antique Farm Equipment Show: Lawn of Summit Financial Group, 300 North Main St., Moorefield. FREE ADMISSION!
10am-5pm Civil War Living History: Sons of the Confederate Veterans Camp #582, McNeill’s Rangers on the lawn of the Moorefield Presbyterian Church. The 7th WV Infantry, Company I (Union) will be in the field beside Duffey United Methodist Church on Winchester Ave. Skirmishes will take place throughout the weekend. FREE ADMISSION!
10am-5pm Craft Demonstrations: Lost River Artisans Cooperative and Museum, Route 259, Lost City. Juried craft demonstrations and Appalachian crafts for sale. FREE ADMISSION!
10am-5pm Mathias Community Center: Crafts, food, and music. Howards Lick Road, just off Route 259, Mathias.
10am Muzzle Loading Demonstration and Competition: Hardy County Rod and Gun Club, about 2 miles south of Moorefield via South Fork Rd. at S. Fork Estates Rd. #2.
10am Federal Generals Corps at Lost River State Park: Lost River State Park will be hosting the Federal Generals Corps, a premier Civil War living history group on both Saturday and Sunday. Camp by the administration building. FREE ADMISSION!
10am WV History Alive! Presents Nellie Bly: A West Virginia Humanities Council History Alive! program at the historic McCoy Theater on Main Street in Moorefield. FREE ADMISSION!
11am-12:30pm Children’s Activity- Come make a traditional Rag Doll, Moorefield High School, N. Main St Moorefield. $4 per kit.
11am Guided Walking Tour: Guided walking tour Moorefield will be available to those who have purchased a Home Tour Ticket. The tour will leave from the Mullin Hotel.
11am Presentation by Historian Steve French: WV Author Steve French will give a historical talk followed by a book signing at the Moorefield Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Moorefield. Free Admission!
Noon Bear Hill Bluegrass Band: Performing on the lawn of the Moorefield Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Moorefield. FREE ADMISSION!
12:30pm Train Excursion: Leaving from the Jefferson St railroad crossing The Potomac Eagle will take riders through the iconic Trough section of the South Branch of the Potomac River. Train boards approx. 30 min prior to departure.
1pm Presentation by Historian Steve French: WV Author Steve French will give a historical talk followed by a book signing at the Moorefield Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Moorefield. Free Admission!
2pm Mary Lincoln Portrayal: Event will take place at the Inn at Lost River, SR-259 in Lost River. FREE ADMISSION!
2pm The Fly Birds: Performing at the Lost River Garden Market in Wardensville. FREE ADMISSION!
3pm Pie Contest: Bring your best pie offerings for a chance to win great prizes! Registration at 3pm with judging beginning promptly at 4pm at the Hardy County Public Library. FREE ADMISSION!
3pm Mill Creek Ramblers: Performing on the lawn of the Moorefield Presbyterian Church, Main Street in Moorefield. FREE ADMISSION!
4pm-10:30pm MHS All School Reunion: MHS auxiliary gym; dinner and dance with various presentations. Contact Bev Vetter at bsvfwv@hotmail.com for more information and reservations.
5pm Antique Auction: Encore Auctions, 108 South Fork Road Moorefield, will host an auction with the proceeds from select items benefiting the Hardy County Tour & Craft Association.

Sunday September 24th

Welcome Centers
Purchase Tickets, get information, etc.
10am-3pm Hardy County Public Library: 102 N Main St, Moorefield
10am-5pm Lost River Artisans Cooperative: 8937 SR 259, Lost City
10am-6pm Wardensville Garden Market: 28813 SR 55, Wardensville
10am-4pm South Side Depot: 126 South Main St., Petersburg

All Day Community Yard Sale -The community yard sale will be held at the HL Wilson yard sale site at 730 N Main St, Moorefield.
9am-5pm Al Mach’s “Amazing Animals” Photo/History Exhibit: Extensive photo and memorabilia display showcasing fascinating photos of beautiful animals and more! South Branch Inn Conference Room. FREE ADMISSION!
10am-4pm Craft Vendors Open: Moorefield High School Gym, 401 N Main St, Moorefield. FREE ADMISSION!
10am-3pm Antique Farm Equipment and Antique Car Show: Lawn of Summit Financial Group, 300 North Main St., Moorefield. FREE ADMISSION!
10am-1pm Stump Cabin- Special house tour hours, must have a house tour ticket for entry.
10am Federal Generals Corps at Lost River State Park: Lost River State Park will be hosting the Federal Generals Corps, a premier Civil War living history group on both Saturday and Sunday. Camp near the administration building.
10am-5pm Craft Demonstrations: Lost River Artisans Cooperative and Museum, Route 259 Lost City. Juried craft demonstrations and Appalachian crafts for sale. FREE ADMISSION!
11am Worship Service: Valley Baptist Church, Lost City. All are welcome.
11am Worship Service: Moorefield Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Moorefield. All are welcome.
Noon-5pm Mathias Community Center: Crafts, food, and music. Howard’s Lick Road, just off Route 259, Mathias.
Noon – 3pm Carriage and Heritage Museum of the South Branch Valley: Large display of wagons, carriages, and more. 1 Maple Hill Ave, Petersburg. FREE ADMISSION!
Noon-5pm Historic Homes/Buildings Tours: $12 for admission into all sites. $5 for single site tour. Children 12 and under are free.
1pm “Wardensville in the Early 1920’s”: Historical talk at the Wardensville Town Hall, 301 E Main Street, Wardensville. FREE ADMISION!
1pm-4pm Quilt Show: Moorefield Elementary School, 400 North Main St. $2 Admission for adults. Children and students are FREE. Sponsored by the Highland Star Quilters Guild.
2pm “Teaching Music in Appalachian Schools”: Presentation and book signing by local author Ann Funkhouser at the Wardensville Town Hall, 301 E Main Street, Wardensville. FREE ADMISSION!
3pm “History of the Churches in the Wardensville Community”: Panel discussion at the Wardensville Town Hall, 301 E Main Street, Wardensville. FREE ADMISSION!
6pm Special Joint Service: Members of all denominations are invited to close out Heritage Weekend festivities at the Old Fields Church/Ft. Pleasant Meeting House. Sponsored by Duffey Memorial United Methodist Church. Located off US 220, North of Moorefield. FREE ADMISSION!

For information, contact Hardy County Tour and Craft Association: heritageweekend@hardynet.com or 304-530-0280