History Comes Alive – Wonder and Awe of Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum
Discover Charleston’s Rich History on a self-guided walk through the beautiful Cemetery Grounds and Arboretum where you can enjoy magnificent views and interact along the way with
- 6 Reenactors telling the stories of historical Charleston:
- Anna Johnson Gates, WV’s First Women Legislator – portrayed by Carrie Kirk
- Andrew Donnelly, early settler, salt producer – portrayed by Andrew Hart
- Carolyn Gentry, screenwriter and filmmaker – portrayed by Ariana Kincaid
- William Davis, African American educator – portrayed by Jerome Hairston
- Mordecai Levi, 1st Brick Road Maker, Engineer – portrayed by Rob James
- Fannie Cobb Carter, African American educator – portrayed by Kristy Lyles
- Larry Rowe author of ‘Virginia Slavery and King Salt in Booker T. Washington’s Boyhood Home’
- Craik-Patton House, Headquarters of National Society Colonial Dames of America, WV
- Participate in a commemorative tree planting with the Sons of the American Revolution at 3pm
-J. Q. Dickenson Salt Company, Learn the History of Salt Making in the Kanawha Valley
-Colonel Henry Hewitt Wood, who built a still standing House in Kanawha City in 1830.
- Learn about the park and arboretums Flora and Fauna, that includes 4 WV Champion Trees from:
- Andy Sheetz, WV Division of Forestry
- Handlan Chapter of Brooks Bird Club
- Shanda King, State Apiarist
- Future Generations University – Maple Syrup Tastings
- WVSU Extension Services
- Music by Spencer Elliott, and refreshments from the Mountain Juice Co.
- Leashed dogs are welcome.
- K.R.T Trolley rides should be available from downtown and on-site parking are available.
Attendance is Free.
Watch this space for schedule announcements.
Part of Charleston’s city wide Celebration of the Arts, FESTIVFALL, October 12th-20th.
Weekly Tuesday Run/Walks
We’d love for you to join for a weekly run or walk in beautiful Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum.
Modeled on Park Run US, but not affiliated, this is a free, weekly community event where you can walk, jog, or run, a 5k or as much as you can manage on as flat a course as the Cemetery allows. You will get to enjoy great scenery and views. This is not a timed event, but you are welcome to run against your own watch. You are welcome to run or walk your own route, add extra loops, and enjoy the Cemetery's 5 miles of interior roads anytime. You can test yourself or enjoy the company of an encouraging group. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Meet at the Mausoleum/Administration Parking.
This will be a recurring group event every Tuesday.
Sponsored by Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission
Weekly Tuesday Run/Walks
We’d love for you to join for a weekly run or walk in beautiful Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum.
Modeled on Park Run US, but not affiliated, this is a free, weekly community event where you can walk, jog, or run, a 5k or as much as you can manage on as flat a course as the Cemetery allows. You will get to enjoy great scenery and views. This is not a timed event, but you are welcome to run against your own watch. You are welcome to run or walk your own route, add extra loops, and enjoy the Cemetery's 5 miles of interior roads anytime. You can test yourself or enjoy the company of an encouraging group. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Meet at the Mausoleum/Administration Parking.
This will be a recurring group event every Tuesday.
Sponsored by Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission
History Comes Alive at Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum – a FestivFALL Event
Come celebrate Charleston’s rich history with the Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum on a choice of 2 self-guided walks.
One is wholly on asphalt, with easy grades, one is on grass with, generally easy travel, but rougher underfoot. Both routes will have printed guide packed with information about graves and trees you will pass on the route.Both routes will pass all the re-enactors, and other vendors.
Hear the stories of prominent early Charleston residents told by reenactors and or their descendants.
Enjoy magnificent views up and down the Kanawha Valley.
Take in the parks charm, monuments and flora and fauna with members of Brooks Bird Club and representatives of the Friends of Spring Hill Park and Arboretum.
Interactive Children's Activities by WV Division of Forestry and Future Generations University
Music
Dogs on leash welcome.
Trolley Rides from Downtown and on-site Parking.
Attendance is free.
Part of FestivFall a 10 day Arts Festival, in the City of Charleston, WV. ( https://festivallcharleston.com. )
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Weekly Tuesday Run/Walks
We’d love for you to join for a weekly run or walk in beautiful Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum.
Modeled on Park Run US, but not affiliated, this is a free, weekly community event where you can walk, jog, or run, a 5k or as much as you can manage on as flat a course as the Cemetery allows. You will get to enjoy great scenery and views. This is not a timed event, but you are welcome to run against your own watch. You are welcome to run or walk your own route, add extra loops, and enjoy the Cemetery's 5 miles of interior roads anytime. You can test yourself or enjoy the company of an encouraging group. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Meet at the Mausoleum/Administration Parking.
This will be a recurring group event every Tuesday.
Sponsored by Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission
Weekly Tuesday Run/Walks
We’d love for you to join for a weekly run or walk in beautiful Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum.
Modeled on Park Run US, but not affiliated, this is a free, weekly community event where you can walk, jog, or run, a 5k or as much as you can manage on as flat a course as the Cemetery allows. You will get to enjoy great scenery and views. This is not a timed event, but you are welcome to run against your own watch. You are welcome to run or walk your own route, add extra loops, and enjoy the Cemetery's 5 miles of interior roads anytime. You can test yourself or enjoy the company of an encouraging group. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Meet at the Mausoleum/Administration Parking.
This will be a recurring group event every Tuesday.
Sponsored by Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission
Weekly Tuesday Run/Walks
We’d love for you to join for a weekly run or walk in beautiful Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum.
Modeled on Park Run US, but not affiliated, this is a free, weekly community event where you can walk, jog, or run, a 5k or as much as you can manage on as flat a course as the Cemetery allows. You will get to enjoy great scenery and views. This is not a timed event, but you are welcome to run against your own watch. You are welcome to run or walk your own route, add extra loops, and enjoy the Cemetery's 5 miles of interior roads anytime. You can test yourself or enjoy the company of an encouraging group. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Meet at the Mausoleum/Administration Parking.
This will be a recurring group event every Tuesday.
Sponsored by Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission
Weekly Tuesday Run/Walks
We’d love for you to join for a weekly run or walk in beautiful Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum.
Modeled on Park Run US, but not affiliated, this is a free, weekly community event where you can walk, jog, or run, a 5k or as much as you can manage on as flat a course as the Cemetery allows. You will get to enjoy great scenery and views. This is not a timed event, but you are welcome to run against your own watch. You are welcome to run or walk your own route, add extra loops, and enjoy the Cemetery's 5 miles of interior roads anytime. You can test yourself or enjoy the company of an encouraging group. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Meet at the Mausoleum/Administration Parking.
This will be a recurring group event every Tuesday.
Sponsored by Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission
Weekly Tuesday Run/Walks
We’d love for you to join for a weekly run or walk in beautiful Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum.
Modeled on Park Run US, but not affiliated, this is a free, weekly community event where you can walk, jog, or run, a 5k or as much as you can manage on as flat a course as the Cemetery allows. You will get to enjoy great scenery and views. This is not a timed event, but you are welcome to run against your own watch. You are welcome to run or walk your own route, add extra loops, and enjoy the Cemetery's 5 miles of interior roads anytime. You can test yourself or enjoy the company of an encouraging group. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Meet at the Mausoleum/Administration Parking.
This will be a recurring group event every Tuesday.
Sponsored by Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission
Third Saturday Saunter'
Discover History, Birds, and Trees. - The monthly guided walks will introduce you to different areas of the Cemetery. Discover the flora and fauna and stories behind people buried in the Cemetery. Binoculars for bird watching, and shoes suitable for walking on grass are advised. Walk will be up to 1 1/4 miles and will usually involve some elevation.
Meet at the Mausoleum/Administration Parking.
Sponsored by Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission
Weekly Tuesday Run/Walks
We’d love for you to join for a weekly run or walk in beautiful Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum.
Modeled on Park Run US, but not affiliated, this is a free, weekly community event where you can walk, jog, or run, a 5k or as much as you can manage on as flat a course as the Cemetery allows. You will get to enjoy great scenery and views. This is not a timed event, but you are welcome to run against your own watch. You are welcome to run or walk your own route, add extra loops, and enjoy the Cemetery's 5 miles of interior roads anytime. You can test yourself or enjoy the company of an encouraging group. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Meet at the Mausoleum/Administration Parking.
This will be a recurring group event every Tuesday.
Sponsored by Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission
Weekly Tuesday Run/Walks
We’d love for you to join for a weekly run or walk in beautiful Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum.
Modeled on Park Run US, but not affiliated, this is a free, weekly community event where you can walk, jog, or run, a 5k or as much as you can manage on as flat a course as the Cemetery allows. You will get to enjoy great scenery and views. This is not a timed event, but you are welcome to run against your own watch. You are welcome to run or walk your own route, add extra loops, and enjoy the Cemetery's 5 miles of interior roads anytime. You can test yourself or enjoy the company of an encouraging group. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Meet at the Mausoleum/Administration Parking.
This will be a recurring group event every Tuesday.
Sponsored by Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission
Bird Walks by Russ Young
Join us for our Bird Walks event conducted by Russ Young of the Handland Chapter of the Brooks Bird Club. The walks will start May 8th at the administration building. Bring your walking shoes!
Fore more information about the Brooks Bird Club, visit: https://www.brooksbirdclub.org/
Annual Celtic Calling Gathering
As part of the annual Celtic Calling Gathering, a 5k Run/2K Walk will be held in Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum on March 5th starting at 9 a.m. Kilts are not required, but they are welcome. It will be a great chance to get some exercise, learn some history and walk dogs (who are welcome).
Check in starts at 8 a.m. A Mountain State food truck will be on hand at 8:30 along with bagpipers. Cost is $25 for those who pre-register before the week of the race and $30 for those who register the week of the race. No onsite registration will be available and on line registration, which is required, will close on March 3d. On line registration can be made at the Celtic Calling/Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery link from runsignup.com.
All participants will receive a 3 inch race logo sticker. Twenty coffee mugs with an embossed Celtic Calling logo will be presented to winners in various categories. Groups are encouraged to participate and there will be group awards.
For additional details, go to the Celtic Calling Home Page at www.celticcalling.com and scroll to the Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Celtic Calling 5kRun/2k Walk.
FestaFall
During FestaFall, on Sunday October 10, 2021, the Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park will produce historical re-enactments depicting persons of note who are interred in the park. Actors will portray the persons and give a history of each. Friends presents this event every other year. This years program will include Moses Frankenberger, Rachel Grant Thompkins, William Davis, Caroline Gentry, Judge James Brown, William Johnston and Fannie Lewis. The presentations will start at 1:00 p.m. and continue until 4:00 p.m. Transportation to the park will be provided leaving from Taylor Books on Capitol Street and the Carriage Trail, every 30 minutes.