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Night baseball at Appalachian Power Park in Charleston.

Events for July 2012

• Clara Barton: a History Alive! presentation

  July 02, 2012 — Fayetteville, Fayette WVHC Event

  Clara Barton, History Alive! 8pm, July 2 at the Fayette Theater in Fayetteville
• Porte Crayon: a History Alive! presentation

  July 03, 2012 — Fayetteville, Fayette WVHC Event

  Porte Crayon, History Alive! 8pm, July 3 at Fayette Theater.
• Ripley 4th of July Celebration

  July 04, 2012 — Ripley, Jackson

  2012 Ripley 4th of July Celebration, Wednesday, July 4th on the Jackson County Courthouse Lawn. Parade, music, carnival and fireworks. More information
• 2012 Mountain State Art and Craft Fair

  July 05, 2012 to July 07, 2012 — Ripley, Jackson

  The Mountain State Art & Craft Fair, which is held annually on the Thursday through Saturday during the first weekend in July, began in 1963 as part of West Virginia’s Centennial celebration. Over the years the Mountain State Art & Craft Fair has become one of the leading arts and crafts fairs in the nation. The event has been named among the top five traditional crafts shows in Sunshine Artist magazine and has been featured in the travel guide Best Festivals Mid-Atlantic.

  Last year the fair brought together approximately 15,000 people over the three days of the event to experience the very best in Appalachian artisan products and demonstrations, entertainment, food and family activities. Artisans who exhibit at the fair are selected by a jury of craft experts and the number of out-of-state exhibitors is limited to 25% of the total number of exhibitors. All products represent some form of traditional or contemporary Appalachian arts and crafts.

  July 5-7 at Cedar Lakes Conference Center. More information
• Stonewall Jackson: a History Alive! presentation

  July 05, 2012 — Fayetteville, Fayette WVHC Event

  Stonewall Jackson, History Alive! 8pm, July 5 at Fayette Theater.
• Contemporary American Theater Festival

  July 06, 2012 to July 29, 2012 — Shepherdstown, Jefferson WVHC Event

  The Contemporary American Theater Festival runs July 6 – 29 on the campus of Shepherd University and venues around Shepherdstown. A grant from the Humanities Council supports “Humanities at the Festival” programs that include lectures, stage readings, post-performance discussions, and a playwrights roundtable. For a complete festival schedule visit www.catf.org.
• Harriet Tubman: a History Alive! presentation

  July 06, 2012 — Fayetteville, Fayette WVHC Event

  Harriet Tubman, History Alive! 8pm, July 6 at Fayette Theater.
• Stonewall Jackson: a History Alive! presentation

  July 10, 2012 — White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier WVHC Event

  Stonewall Jackson, History Alive! 7pm, July 10 at White Sulphur Springs Public Library.
• Cornstalk, a History Alive! presentation

  July 11, 2012 — Point Pleasant, Mason WVHC Event

  Cornstalk, History Alive! 11am, July 11 at Mason County 4-H Camp, Point Pleasant.
• Anne Bailey, a History Alive! presentation

  July 13, 2012 — Vienna, Wood WVHC Event

  Anne Bailey, History Alive! 1pm, July 13 at Vienna Senior Center.
• 2012 Putnam County Fair

  July 14, 2012 to July 21, 2012 — Eleanor, Putnam

  Putnam County Fair, July 14-21 at Putnam County Park on Rt 62 in Eleanor. Horse shows, 4-H exhibits, carnival, chainsaw carver, demolition derby, truck and tractor pull, mud run, motocross and lots of music. Complete schedule
• Wheeling Arts Fest 2012

  July 14, 2012 — Wheeling, Ohio WVHC Event

  Wheeling Arts Fest 2012 is 11am-5pm, July 14 at the Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling. The festival features presentations by poets and storytellers including West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman and Rich Knoblich. For more information call 304-232-0244 or email lunchwithbooks@yahoo.com.
• Bluegrass Bar-B-Que at Whittaker Station

  July 14, 2012 — Cass, Pocahontas

  An evening train ride to Whittaker Station, bluegrass music and self-serve barbeque buffet dinner is mountain fun. Train departs at 5:15 p.m.

  Optional locomotive shop tour or Cass Showcase presentation; optional self-guided tour of Camp Whittaker, a recreated logging camp is part of this special evening package. Special evening train, music and dinner cost: Adult, $36; Children 5-12, $26; Children under age 5, $16. Reservations required.

  Contact: 304-456-4300
• Ostenaco: a History Alive! presentation

  July 15, 2012 — Davis, Tucker WVHC Event

  Ostenaco, History Alive! 8pm, July 15 at Blackwater Falls State Park Nature Center.
• Lewis County Fair

  July 17, 2012 to July 21, 2012 — Jackson's Mill, Lewis

  The Lewis County Fair is a one-price gate. No additional charges to ride any of the carnival rides. Bring the entire family for a fun-filled week of live entertainment, rides, mud bog, rodeo, demolition derby and fun, family games. All for the modest price of $8.00 (over 1 year old). And we didn’t forget a wide range of food and concession stands for the kids and the small child in all of us! July 17th – 21st at Jackson’s Mill.
• West Virginia Interstate Fair & Exposition

  July 17, 2012 to July 21, 2012 — Mineral Wells, Wood

  Pageants, 4-H, carnival, ATV racing, horseshoes, garden tractor pulls, arm wrestling, music and more. July 17-21 at Mineral Wells. Full schedule
• Cornstalk, a History Alive! presentation

  July 18, 2012 — Point Pleasant, Mason WVHC Event

  Cornstalk, History Alive! 11am, July 18 at Mason County 4-H Camp.
• Downtown Charleston ArtWalk

  July 19, 2012 — Charleston, Kanawha

  The Downtown Charleston ArtWalk will be celebrating 10 years as the Capitol City’s Premiere art event in 2012 – and this year promises to be even bigger, better and more exciting than before!

  With the addition of two special Saturday “Open House” events in 2012 you will have even more opportunities to enjoy fine art from local, regional and nationally renowned artists and experience the diverse, charming and exciting art venues in Downtown Charleston.

  All ArtWalks are from 5pm to 8pm except for the Special Saturday Open House events which are from Noon to 4pm.

  More information
• New moon

  July 19, 2012
• Shinnston High School Alumni 10th Homecoming Celebration

  July 20, 2012 to July 21, 2012 — Shinnston, Harrison

  A fun-filled, two-day Homecoming Celebration for all classes of Shinnston High School. If you have not gotten your information, contact Debbie Sawyer Malone at 304-592-3328. www.shinnstonalumni.com.
• Friends of Coal Auto Fair

  July 20, 2012 to July 22, 2012 — Beckley, Raleigh

  Held on the spacious grounds of the YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Youth Sports Complex in Beckley, West Virginia, the Friends of Coal Auto Fair features hundreds of rods, customs, classics, muscle cars, motorcycles, tuners, & trucks from all years; food vendors; a flea market and arts & crafts area; and carnival rides and games for adults and kids – all highlighted by a Saturday Night concert featuring musical performances by well-known performers and up & coming future stars. The event also helps shine a light on the coal industry and what it does to make our state a better place to work, live and play. All proceeds from the Friends of Coal Auto Fair help support the YMCA of Southern West Virginia, the sports complex and the Y’s youth programs. July 20-22. More information
• Mountain Lakes Festival

  July 20, 2012 to July 22, 2012 — Sutton, Braxton

  Including a 5K race that begins at Sutton Dam, winds through woods and ends on the streets of downtown Sutton, the Mountain Lakes Festival takes place July 20-22. There will also be an “Anything That Floats But a Boat” Contest, a Country Roads Cook-Off and an Elk River Gathering featuring re-enactments, special presentations and demonstrations, music and more. More information
• Babe Ruth, a History Alive! presentation

  July 20, 2012 to June 20, 2012 — Beckley, Raleigh WVHC Event

  Babe Ruth, History Alive! 11am, July 20 at Raleigh County Senior Center.
• Bluegrass Bar-B-Que at Whittaker Station

  July 20, 2012 to July 21, 2012 — Cass, Pocahontas

  An evening train ride to Whittaker Station, bluegrass music and self-serve barbeque buffet dinner is mountain fun. Train departs at 5:15 p.m.

  Optional locomotive shop tour or Cass Showcase presentation; optional self-guided tour of Camp Whittaker, a recreated logging camp is part of this special evening package. Special evening train, music and dinner cost: Adult, $36; Children 5-12, $26; Children under age 5, $16. Reservations required.

  Contact: 304-456-4300
• Elk River Heritage Day

  July 21, 2012 — Sutton, Braxton WVHC Event

  On Saturday, July 21 The Landmark Studio for the Arts in Sutton will commemorate Jeremiah Carpenter, Elk River Heritage & the Settlement of Sutton on the lawn of the Braxton County courthouse. Festivities begin at 9:00 a.m. and include Jeremiah Carpenter reenactments, trail hiking, West Virginia archeology and old-time music presentations, historic cooking demonstrations, and storytelling. For more information please contact Kevin Carpenter 304-765-5960 or kevincarpenter@hotmail.com or visit www.landmarkstudio.org.
• Clara Barton: a History Alive! presentation

  July 21, 2012 — Flatwoods, Braxton WVHC Event

  Clara Barton, History Alive! 11am, July 21 at Days Inn in Flatwoods.
• Cabell County Fair

  July 23, 2012 to July 28, 2012 — Milton, Cabell

  The Cabel County Fair has been a family tradition in Cabell County since 1983. Residents of the county may show their prize garden produce, home crafts such as quilts and the prime emphasis of the fair is giving 4-H and FFA members the opportunity to exhibit their projects. Music, parade, horse events, truck and tractor pulls, demolition derby and midway carnival are some of the activities. July 23-28 at Milton. More information
• 2012 Jackson County Jr. Fair

  July 23, 2012 to July 28, 2012 — Cottageville, Jackson

  Located at the fairgrounds near Cottageville, the Jackson County Jr. Fair will feature farm fresh produce, outstanding food, carnival rides, ATV races, truck and tractor pulls, horse shows and much more! The Jackson County Jr. Fairgrounds provides plenty of parking and camping is also available. July 23-28. More information
• Archeology Field School

  July 23, 2012 to August 03, 2012 — Volcano, Wood WVHC Event

  The Friends of Mountwood Park are hosting an archeological field school at the Thornhill estate in Volcano, at Mountwood Park, from July 23 to August 3. To register and for more details please contact Mike Naylor at (304) 485-5365 or mikecarol1@suddenlink.net
• Film - Time Team America: Fort Raleigh, NC

  July 26, 2012 — Moundsville, Marshall

  Film – Time Team America: Fort Raleigh, NC

  Hosted by Andrea K. Keller and David E. Rotenizer (Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex)

  In 1586, the first British colony was established at Roanoke Island. Free of Charge & Open to the Public. 7pm July 26 at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex. More information
• Appalachian Shakespeare Project: "The Merry Wives of Windsor"

  July 27, 2012 to July 29, 2012 — Athens, Mercer WVHC Event

  “Appalachian Shakespeare Project” will present a performance of “The Merry Wives of Windsor” on the outdoor stage, south side of the Alexander Fine Arts building on the Concord University campus at 6 p.m. on July 27, 28, and 29th. For more information contact Gabriel Rieger at 304-384-9488 or grieger@concord.edu or visit www.concord.edu.
• Tri-County Fair

  July 28, 2012 to August 04, 2012 — Petersburg, Grant

  The Tri-County Fair is entering its 92nd year of existence. What started in 1920 as a 4-H/open class exhibit at the old courthouse in Petersburg has evolved into an annual exhibit of agriculture, horticultural, floriculture, livestock, home economics and art. These exhibits plus non-profit organizations, commercial exhibitors and vendors, coupled with a variety of entertainment, events and a varied midway makes the fair one of the finest county fairs in the state of West Virginia. July 28-August 4 at Petersburg. More information
• The Medical Advancements of the Civil War” lecture

  July 28, 2012 — Wheeling, Ohio

  Dr. Peter D’Onofrio, president of the Society of Civil War Surgeons, will present “The Medical Advancements of the Civil War” at 2pm Saturday, July 28, at West Virginia Independence Hall in Wheeling.
• Scratch ‘em and Sue ‘em: Post Civil War Legal Issues

  July 30, 2012 — Parkersburg, Wood WVHC Event

  Kenneth Bailey of the Sesquicentennial Speakers Bureau will present “Scratch ‘em and Sue ‘em: Post Civil War Legal Issues,” 7pm July 30 at the Wood County Public Library.
• Braxton County Fair

  July 31, 2012 to August 04, 2012 — Flatwoods, Braxton

  From the Entertainment to the Carnival, Livestock Shows & Sale to the Exhibit Building with 4-H, Crafters and Produce- there’s something for everyone at the Braxton County Fair. July 31-August 4 at Flatwoods. More information
• Coyote hunting

  July 31, 2012

  Coyote night hunting season closes
• Frog Season

  July 31, 2012

  Frog season closes at midnight