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Marion County Historical Society - Founders Month
January 13, 19, 25 2007 10:00 am -2:00 pm Boaz Fleming, the Founder of Middletown, Va., now known as Fairmont, was born on January 3, 1758. Francis H. Pierpont, The “Father of West Virginia” and the First Governor of Restored Virginia appointed by Abraham Lincoln, was born on January 25
Fairmont, WV Historical SocietiesWhite Day Golf Club
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Holes: 9
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Over The Hill Kruzers Car Show
12th Annual Car Show Location: North Marion High School, Rt. 250 South of Mannington, WV Registration: 9am-noon Trophy Presentation: 3pm Activities: dash plaques, chinese auction, 50/50 drawing, food, oldies music
Mannington, WV Other AttractionsMarion County Historical Society - West Virginia’s Birthday Celebration
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m Come celebrate West Virginia’s Birthday with us. We will have period music by “WhA-KE-WE-NN”
Fairmont, WV Other EventsFairmont State University - Composers Showcase
COMPOSERS SHOWCASE: The Sigma Alpha Iota honorary fraternity will present a Composers Showcase on Thursday, April 5, at 3
Fairmont, WV Other AttractionsEnglish High Tea & Clubhouse Tour -
12th Annual English High Tea & Clubhouse Tour. Sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Fairmont. The tea is truly a highlight of the holidays in the beautifully decorated clubhouse. 2 to 4 pm Contact: - Admission: $10.00.
Fairmont, WV ToursPrickett's Fort State Park - Jones Imboden Raid Civil War Weekend
Re-enactment of 1863 Confederate raid to gain control of B&O Railroad and West Virginia. DIRECTIONS: Prickett’s Fort State Park is two miles from I-79 at Exit 139
Fairmont, WV State ParksWest Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame Spring Festival
West Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum annual Spring Festival with local and regional talent, plus national country music. Friday 6-10:30p.m. and Saturday 1-10:30p.m. Located at Sagebrush Round-up at Bunner Ridge, six miles east of I-79 at Exit 139
Fairmont, WV Other EventsPrickett's Fort State Park - Sheep To Shawl Day
Come watch how sheep are sheared and then see the various processes involved in preparing wool including carding, spinning and weaving. Regular admission applies. Contact: Prickett's Fort State Park, info@prickettsfort.org, 304-363-3030
Fairmont, WV Other EventsWest Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame Fall Festival
West Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum annual Fall Festival with local and regional talent, plus a national talent to be announced (Staurday). Friday 6-11 p.m. and Saturday 1 -11 p.m. Admission charged. Located at Sagebrush Round-up at Bunner Ridge, six miles east of I-79
Fairmont, WV Other EventsMonongah Mine Disaster Centennial Remembrance
Thursday, August 16, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Dinner at Westchester Village Guest Speaker, Governor Joe Manchin III. Friday, August 17, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Pre-dedication of Monongah Heroine Statue Candlelight vigil at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Saturday, August 18, 2007. 7:30-10:30
Monongah, WV Pioneer HistoryPrickett's Fort State Park - Memorial Day Program
Come learn about those who served in various military units throughout the history of Prickett'
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