Greenbrier Historical Society Annual Meeting
On Saturday, September 27th, from 6PM to 8PM, the Greenbrier Historical Society will host a panel discussion with Floyd Jones, Tootie Jones, and Matt Ford to talk about the harmonies and differences among the people of the valleys.
We will discuss topics including work, family, religion, the natural environment, race, foodways, education, and anywhere else our conversation takes us. The discussion will be moderated by Dara Vance, Executive Director of the Greenbrier Historical Society. The goal is to offer listeners a better understanding of the uniqueness and the similarities of the valleys. By giving voice to the people who grew up in the valleys and know them best, we hope to provide an enriching conversation that does not happen often enough.
The Meadow River and Greenbrier River Valleys have long been meeting grounds for people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. People were, and still are, drawn to the valleys for reasons as diverse as the people. Some are connected to the land, others to work. Some came for natural resources, others for opportunity, family, or to build a new life. While the valleys developed alongdifferent pathways, the people are connected to land, work, and community in similar ways.
This event is at the Clingman Center (US-219, Lewisburg, WV 24901) and is open to the public! $10 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Ticket price for nonmembers comes with an individual membership, or can be applied to a household membership! For more information on tickets, contact us at (304) 645-3398 or info@greenbrierhistorical.org.
