by Tammy Rose | Jan 31, 2023 | History and Culture
We Love Groundhog Day. According to a time-honored German legend, if a groundhog sees its shadow on Groundhog Day there will be six more weeks of winter. If the groundhog doesn’t see his shadow then spring is right around the corner. On February 2, Groundhog...
by Tammy Rose | Feb 1, 2019 | History and Culture
Candles have been used as a source of light for more than 5,000 years, yet little is known about their origin. We do know that candles played an important role in early religious ceremonies. All the way back in 165 B.C. candles were used in ceremonies like Hanukkah,...
by Tammy Rose | Jan 25, 2019 | History and Culture
This West Virginia Company Turns Coal Into Art As most people may already know that West Virginia is well known for being a coal state. Coal-fired electricity generation is the most common use for coal. Black Gold Coal Crafts using coal in a much more creative way to...
by Tammy Rose | Jan 6, 2019 | Places to see and people to meet
If you live in West Virginia, chances are you familiar with the tale of the Hatfields and McCoys. In 1875, a feud erupted between rival families of Devil Anse Hatfield and Ol’ Randall McCoy. A bloody quarrel took place 144 years ago and it remains a cornerstone...
by Tammy Rose | Jan 5, 2019 | Places to see and people to meet
With a New Year comes new possibilities for adventures in wild-n-wonderful West Virginia! Whether its delicious food, paranormal legends or a nature’s beauty that you fancy, this West Virginia bucket list has it all. 1. Canaan Valley Resort Since old man winter...
