2nd Harrison County History and Culture Roundtable
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The public is invited to attend a Harrison County History & Culture Roundtable from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 14 at the Waldomore. This Harrison County Historical Society sponsored event will feature short presentations by many of our area’s history and cultural organizations. During the event, each group will share their mission and upcoming 2020 events, and also will be a great opportunity to network with others interested in local culture and history. Light refreshments will be served after the presentations. The event is free, and parking will be available behind the Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library at 404 W. Pike Street, Clarksburg.
For more information about this event, please contact the HCWVHS at hcwvhs@gmail.com or call 304-709-4902. |
Real Talk on the Realities for Victorian Ladies featuring New York Times bestselling author, Therese Oneill
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Please join us on November 1st at the Bridgeport Conference Center to hear New York Times bestselling author, Therese Oneill, talk about Victorian life. She will be discussing her book, Unmentionable: The Victorian Lady's Guide to Sex, Marriage, and Manners. The event begins with a social hour at 7:00 pm, and Ms. Oneill's presentation will start at 8:00 pm followed by a book signing at 9:00 pm. Tickets are available in advance through Eventbrite, and the admission prices are $15 general public; $10 for HCWVHS members; and $5 for students with a valid ID. Click HERE to go to Eventbrite for tickets. Copies of Ms. ONeill's book may be purchased through Amazon, but we will also have a few copies for sale. Due to the topics of this presentation, this is an 18 YEARS AND OVER EVENT. For more details, please contact us at 304-709-4902 or hcwvhs@gmail.com
*This program was presented with financial assistance from the Cultural Foundation of Harrison County, Bridgeport Arts & Heritage Foundation, and the WV Division of Arts, Culture, & History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the WV Commission on the Arts.* |
Women's Exhibit Open Until December 20th!!!
Come explore our local women's history exhibit this summer at "Revealed: A Glimpse Behind the Curtain of Harrison County's Women." Until December 20, 2019 at the Neff-Hardesty Memorial Archives, this display will feature some never-before-seen pieces from our textile collection as well as other artifacts and images that illustrate the experiences of our local women. For specific exhibit hours and dates, please check refer to the image above, or click here to be taken to the Facebook event. Also, if any groups wish to reserve a special tour or visitation, please contact us at hcwvhs@gmail.com or call 304-709-4902. This exhibit has been made possible in part by a grant from the West Virginia Humanities Council.
Stay Tuned For More Upcoming Events
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Neff-Hardesty Memorial Archives
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hcwvhs@gmail.com
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Stealey-Goff-Vance House
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