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About Arthurdale
Arthurdale in West Virginia can be found in the 26520 zip code or postal code and is the kind of place you come to and relax. Leave the day-to-day stresses of live behind. Discover your Arthurdale, discover your happy place.
Where is Arthurdale
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People of Arthurdale
One of our greatest assets are our people. Come and meet the citizens of Arthurdale
Arthurdale Real Estate
One of West Virginia's up and coming communities, the Arthurdale real estate market is getting hotter by the month. If you've considered a move out of the day to day and were looking in West Virginia, you should be taking a look at Arthurdale
Fun in Arthurdale
We have a lot of fun around in land of Arthurdale. Here are some things you might be interested in.
Prior to FDR?s election in 1933, Eleanor became interested in the work of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), a Quaker organization which had begun a child feeding program in Pennsylvania and West Virginia at President Hoover?s request. Clarence Pickett, secretary of the AFSC, was invited to Hyde Park, NY, FDR?s home, to discuss the AFSC?s efforts at vocational reeducation and subsistence living projects. FDR, after his 1933 inauguration, promoted a bevy of bills to address the problems of the Depression. One of these was a bill to establish a subsistence homestead fund. This bill interested First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and she, along with Clarence Pickett, who by then had been appointed chief of the Stranded Mining and Industrial Populations Section of the Department of the Interior, became involved with The Reedsville Project.
The Reedsville Project, later named Arthurdale after Richard Arthur, from whom the land was purchased, was begun in 1934 as a homestead community. Land was purchased, residents were selected, homes were constructed, more residents were selected, more homes constructed? until there were 165 homes and several community buildings including a school complex, built on approximately 1200 acres in rural Preston County, WV. Today, most of the community buildings still stand and most are part of the New Deal Homestead Museum.
Many of the new residents were displaced miners from the Scott?s Run area near Morgantown, WV, but some moved here from other areas of Preston County and WV. Some of the homes housed the government employees who were assigned jobs here such as teachers, physicians, surveyors, engineers, secretaries, etc.
The homesteaders themselves were responsible for paying rent, working and farming their allotted acreage, and some were employed to build new homes and the administration building, forge, gas station, cooperative store, craft shop, center hall, and school buildings. Some found work in the schools, post office, barber shop, and the Mountaineer Craftsmen?s Association. Some were hired to work in the numerous business ventures which were enticed to the area.
The federal government liquidated its holdings in Arthurdale in 1947; all homes and community buildings were sold to private ownership. In 1984, the community celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its homesteading. This celebration resulted in the establishment of Arthurdale Heritage, Inc., whose mission is to preserve the historic community of Arthurdale.
- Posted on Saturday November 17, 2018Learn how to make your own unique ornaments by using an ancient pottery-making technique, “slab building” that involves creating forms without a pottery wheel, using the hands, fingers, and simple tools. Instructor Susan Ramey of The Arts Council of Preston County has graciously offered to teach one of her popular classes at Arthurdale Heritage! *All materials provided including clay, glaze and firing *Minimum of 4, maximum of 16 students *$40 AHI members, $45 non-members Payment due in advance. This class ... read more The post Pottery class—Christmas ornament appeared first on Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. Continue Reading »
- Posted on Tuesday October 16, 2018The visitor center is in need of an iPad Air 2 or 3. If you are going to upgrade or have one you aren’t using, please consider donating it to AHI. All gifts are tax deductible. Monetary donations to support tech can be donated at any time or through our current Facebook fundraiser. Thank you! The post Help AHI upgrade! appeared first on Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. Continue Reading »
- Posted on Saturday October 13, 2018October 27th will come alive with all things that “go bump in the night” as West Virginia Storytelling Guild members gather at the Center Hall in Arthurdale for an evening of spooktacular tales. At 6:00pm on Saturday, Oct. 27, in the great Hall, 5 tellers from across the state will spin a favorite tale from the ghost tale genre, each attempting to “out-tell” the others. The featured tellers for this event are seasoned tellers, all. Stas’ Ziolkowski from Shepherdstown WV ... read more The post Halloween Spooktacular Stories October 27th appeared first on Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. Continue Reading »
- Posted on Thursday October 04, 2018The 2018 Craft Show and Fall Festival is just around the corner! Join us in Arthurdale on Saturday, October 13 for fun from 10 am – 4 pm. Free parking and admission with something for the whole family! Don’t miss live music with the West Virginia Hitchers playing from 11:30-1:30. Indoor + Outdoor Craft Show with talented WV artisans and handmade goods Hayrides Face painting Kid’s Activities Artisan demonstrations Visit the homestead animals Yummy Homemade food–favorites like Roger’s Sloppy Joe’s ... read more The post Craft Show and Fall Festival October 13 appeared first on Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. Continue Reading »
- Posted on Wednesday June 27, 2018The Arthurdale Heritage office will be closed to the public on Monday, July 2nd to observe the Independence Day holiday. Tours are available this weekend with regular hours and will resume on Tuesday, July 3rd. The post No tours Monday July 2nd appeared first on Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. Continue Reading »
- Posted on Sunday June 17, 2018Congratulations to this years participants in the second annual Goat Gallop 5k for hoofin’ it through Arthurdale with us today! A big thank you to the volunteers who made the day possible. The results of the race are available now at the Goat Gallop website and are posted below. We’ll see you next year! 2018 Results Overall Results Women 1 Martin, Allie W13 Runner 20:40.47 2 Stark, Chloe Ann W14 Runner 21:46.06 3 Mihoces, Kacey W24 Runner 21:53.75 Overall Results ... read more The post Goat Gallop 5k 2018 Results appeared first on Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. Continue Reading »
- Posted on Tuesday June 12, 2018On Saturday June 16th, the AHI museum will be open free of charge to celebrate the Preston County Bicentennial and welcome the Goat Gallop 5k. Please note the modified Saturday hours of 9 – 12. The post Celebrating Preston County Bicentennial, AHI Museum hours June 16 from 9 – 12 appeared first on Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. Continue Reading »
- Posted on Monday June 11, 2018Please join Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. and the Community Presbyterian Church of Arthurdale for the New Deal Festival Quilt Show – Wrapped in His Love July 14, 2018 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Community Presbyterian Church of Arthurdale Quilts will be accepted from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Friday, July 13th at the Church. All bed sized quilts will be displayed and identified by Quilter, Designer, Long-Arm Quilter as applicable, and approximate year of creation. Quilts will need to be ... read more The post Call for Quilts! New Deal Festival 2018 appeared first on Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. Continue Reading »
- Posted on Wednesday May 23, 2018Learn more about the amazing history in your backyard during Preston County History Days on June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, and October 21. Some sites charge admission; parking is free. Arthurdale Heritage, a five-building museum complex representing the New Deal subsistence homestead project championed by Eleanor Roosevelt, including a restored homestead, on Rt. 92. Craft Shop also open. 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Open all dates Aurora Area Historical Society, in its new building, features collections ranging from old-time retail and farming to ... read more The post Celebrate 2018 Preston County History Days on the third Sundays June – October appeared first on Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. Continue Reading »
- Posted on Tuesday May 22, 2018The 2018 Goat Gallop 5k Run / Walk is just around the corner and we can’t wait! Join us on Saturday, June 16 for a gallop around historic Arthurdale with the herd. Celebrate the history of Preston County by enjoying an event in the heart of Eleanor Roosevelt’s “Little Village”. Pre-registration closes Friday June 1st; this special pre-registration guarantees an event t-shirt and saves $5! Registration will be open online and onsite until the event. Register online at runsignup.com/Race/WV/Arthurdale/goatgallop5k or stop by ... read more The post Hoof it through history at the Goat Gallop 5k appeared first on Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. Continue Reading »