The charm of the Appalachian mountain folk, living in the mountain coves and hollows, lies in their isolation from outside influences; their manner of speech and the way of life dates back to earlier more relaxed times and brings forth many pleasant memories. See the Table of Contents for photos of various parts of Barbour County.

 

Ongoing events in the general area

 

Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Scenic RR Four different excursion trains traveling thru over 100 miles of WV’s best mountain scenery, including the Salamander to the High Falls of Cheat. Call for charter info & fall/winter schedule. Toll free, 877-MTN RAIL (1-304-686-7245) or http://www.mountainrail.com

 

Elkins Country Dance Society Hosts monthly Sat eve square &/or contra dances to live music, thru June. All dances taught. Beginners, singles & pot luck snacks welcome. (Also, info about other area dances.) 1-304-637-3501

 

Elkins Meditation Circle Every Thurs 6:45-8pm. Albert Hall Room 102. D&E College, Elkins, Info: 1-304-636-8688 or 1-304-637-1365. Also, yoga classes 4th Tues of the month, 6:30pm 2nd fl, Jennings Randolph Hall. Yoga info: 1-304-637-1365

 

Pickin’ For Fun Old-time jam sessions in Franklin (Pendleton City). Open to all. 2nd Tues of each mo: also, 4th Sat 7:15pm Pendleton Nursing Home. 1-304-637-1209 for weather cancellation & other info. FREE

 

Seneca Trail Artists Guild Monthly mtgs with workshop and/or lecture. Newcomers welcome! 3rd Mondays 5:30pm Old Brick Lobby, 4th & Davis, Elkins. 1-304-637-2490

 

WV Weslleyan College Arts Alive! Series offers a broad range of visual & performing arts by world-class artists as well as the college’s students & faculty. For brochure with full schedule: 1-304-473-8104