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.