May
29
3:00 PM15:00

Farmer's Market at Cockayne

The Cockayne Farmstead will be hosting a Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays from 3-6pm beginning May 29. The Market will be held at the Farmstead site, right across from John Marshall High School.

Our current list of vendors includes:

  • Summit Acres - chickens, eggs, quail, pickles

  • CST Farm - tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, peppers, potatoes, onions, zucchini, pumpkins

  • Struggling Acres Farm - tomatoes, beans, potatoes, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, kohlrabi, corn, onions, garlic, eggs

  • NJ’s Kettle Corn - kettle corn

  • Echo Valley Pottery - pottery

  • Sugar Rush Bakery - artisan bread, Italian bread, French bread, quick loaves, fruit pies, pepperoni rolls

Please keep in mind that selection each week will vary based on the vendors’ availability and the season. But there will always be plenty to choose from! We hope you’ll join us to support our local farmers!

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please fill out our online vendor application by clicking here.

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Jun
2
12:00 PM12:00

Victorian Garden Tea and Wedding

The Cockayne sisters invite you to a Victorian Garden Tea Party on the Cockayne Farmstead lawn on June 2. To accommodate more guests, we will have two seatings, one at noon and one at 4pm. There will be a selection of teas, other drinks, and treats along with elegant crafts, lawn games like croquet and graces.

You will also be an invited guest to a recreation of Birdie Cockayne's 1894 wedding to Dr. Thomas Meighen in the farmhouse. Learn about Victorian wedding traditions and give your best wishes to the bride and groom!

Come dressed in your tea party best for a lovely Victorian afternoon. Tickets must be purchased in advance, $20 for adults, $10 under 16. Call (304) 845-1411 to register.

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Jun
2
2:00 PM14:00

Victorian Garden Tea

Join us for a Victorian Garden Tea Party on the Cockayne Farmstead lawn on June 2 at 2pm. There will be a selection of teas, other drinks, and treats along with elegant crafts, lawn games like croquet and graces. The afternoon’s entertainment will take the form of a reenactment of a Cockayne wedding that took place in the house in 1894. Come dressed in your tea party best for a lovely Victorian afternoon! Tickets must be purchased in advance, $20 for adults, $10 under 16. Call (304) 845-1411 to register.

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Sep
7
to Sep 8

World War II Living History Weekend 2024

  • John Marshall High School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Save the date! Join us on September 7-8 to experience the sights, sounds, and stories of the Second World War and honor all local veterans. This year’s event will take place at John Marshall High School in Glen Dale, WV.

Check back soon for more details.

If you are a World War II reenactor and are interested in joining us, click here for the PDF registration form! Or click here to fill out the Google Form online. We look forward to having you!

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Dec
10
3:00 PM15:00

Christmas Concert with Faire May

Our Christmas Concert with Faire May will take place December 10, with shows at 3pm and 7pm (candlelight) in the North Parlor.  Experience the beautiful sounds of a Victorian Christmas in this festive and intimate setting.  Each show is approximately 1 hour. Tickets for each show are $15 and must be purchased in advance by calling or stopping into the Visitor Center. (304) 845-1411. Tickets must be paid for to be reserved and no refunds will be given.

Get your tickets soon! Only 25 seats are available for each show in this small space. These shows sell out quickly!

 

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Dec
4
6:00 PM18:00

Christmas with the Cockaynes Open House

Mark your calendars to join us for Christmas with the Cockaynes.  Our annual Christmas Open House will take place on Monday, December 4 from 6-9 pm.  Tour the house and hear from several generations of the Cockayne family about the celebrations that took place during their time.  Speak to Sam Shaw returning from World War II, later to become the editor of the Moundsville Echo, then listen to the Oriole Banjo and Mandolin Club, made up of the Cockayne sisters and their friends in the 1890s, rehearsing for their next show.  Find out about early Moundsville with Bennett and Vincent Cockayne from the 1850s, and finally have a visit with Santa himself! 

We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you!

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Oct
23
6:00 PM18:00

MCHS Quarterly Membership Meeting with Tom Tarowsky

The Marshall County Historical Society will host a special speaker for our Quarterly Membership meeting in October. On October 23 at 6pm, Tom Tarowsky will present “Things That Go Bump at Cockayne,” relating his many spooky and strange experiences in the 19th century farmhouse during his days as the first site manager.  Hear tales of strange appearances, eerie noises, and odd coincidences that were all part of the early days of the Cockayne project.  The presentation will take place in the farmhouse’s North Parlor.  It is free for Historical Society members (or those who join or renew their membership that day); for non-members there will be a $5 admission fee.

After the presentation there will be a brief meeting about the latest Historical Society events and developments, followed by a fire outside with s’mores and snacks (donations for snacks are appreciated).  Scarecrow Lane will also be set up at the Farmstead, so guests can see the scarecrows and vote for their favorites.  All are invited to join us for this fun fall evening!

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Oct
16
to Oct 31

Scarecrow Lane at Cockayne!

Want to build a scarecrow? Click here for entry form!

Scarecrow Lane is back! Organizations, clubs, businesses, and individuals are invited to design their own scarecrow and set it up on the Cockayne lawn for all to admire. First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded, based on votes cast by the public! Scarecrows can be as complex or simple as you like and should always be lots of fun! Represent your club or business or just have fun with your family building a scarecrow.

The scarecrows will be in residence from October 16 through October 31.

Stop by anytime to view the scarecrows, enjoy spooky lights and decorations around the farmhouse, and photo opportunities for the whole family. During our regular open hours, there will also be fun scarecrow crafts for kids, and a coloring contest for children ages 4-12. vote for your favorites. You can also vote for your favorite scarecrows (votes $1 each, or 100 with $50 donation) so they have a chance to win cash prizes! Be sure to stop by for some fall fun!

All proceeds from this event benefit the Cockayne Farmstead preservation project, a special project of the Marshall County Historical Society. Throughout the year, the Farmstead hosts educational and community building events for children and adults of all ages, in addition to preserving and maintaining one of the most unique historic buildings and collections in the state of West Virginia, right here in Marshall County.


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Sep
9
8:00 PM20:00

1940s Swing Dance!

Join us for a 1940s Swing Dance, held in connection with our World War II Weekend! The dance will take place on Saturday, September 9, at St. Jude Hall in Glen Dale, WV. Matt Hill and Friends will provide the swing music. Put on your dancing shoes and come enjoy the sounds of the 40s! Vintage attire encouraged but not required. Dancers and watchers welcome! Tickets will be $10 at the door, all veterans receive free admission! Root beer floats and snacks will be available for purchase at the event (cash only).

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World War II Weekend
Sep
9
to Sep 10

World War II Weekend

  • John Marshall High School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our World War II Weekend is back and better than ever! Join us on September 9-10 to experience the history of one of the most fascinating and all-encompassing historical events. This year’s event will take place at John Marshall High School in Glen Dale, WV.

This year there will be so much to see and do! Check out the World War II camp to learn from re-enactors what a soldiers’ experience might have been like. Re-enactors will represent armored tank divisions, parachute infantry regiments, and the Signal Corps, Sam Cockayne’s branch of the service.

Then visit with Cat Gardiner and learn about what people on the home front did to support the war effort. Step into her recreated 1940s house to find out the many ways that women and children rationed, collected vital materials, and worked together to make sure our soldiers had what they needed to win the war.

Children’s activities will also include the opportunity to write a V-mail letter, make a paper toy to conserve metal, and try our Boot Camp obstacle course!

Then be sure you don’t miss our fantastic line-up of speakers and entertainment!

Roy Eichhorn is the former Director of Research and Development, Army Management Staff College, at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Roy has done extensive research on US military deception, has contributed to three books on the subject, and was a researcher and advisor for the Ghost Army documentary film which first appeared on PBS.  Mr. Eichhorn is a founding member of the Ghost Army Legacy Project.

The Ghost Army was a United States Army tactical deception unit during World War II officially known as the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops.  Roy has a personal connection as his stepfather, George Martin, was a member of the Ghost Army unit.

Jim Belcher, Jr. is a former Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force and adjunct professor at Blue Ridge Community College.  Today, Jim travels to schools and community events to speak about his father, Jim Belcher Sr., a survivor of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis during World War II and the power of healing.  His stories are of honor, respect, pride, integrity, perseverance, tolerance, and forgiveness.

Jim was a duel citizen at birth, born at Yokosuka Naval Hospital.  His mother is Toyoko Inoue, a Japanese War bride and a WWII survivor.  His unique two-sided perspective of WWII in the Pacific is insightful.

John McCaskill is a History Alive speaker from Washington, D.C.   He is an educator, historian, lecturer, coach and inspirational speaker who inspires and captivates his audiences using history as a vehicle to teach the principles of leadership and teamwork.

Mr. McCaskill will focus on the Tuskegee Airmen who flew more than 15,000 individual sorties in Europe and North Africa during World War II and earned 96 Distinguished Flying Crosses. He will specifically focus on West Virginia native George Spencer “Spanky” Roberts.  Roberts successfully finished in the first class of Tuskegee Airmen at the Tuskegee Institute, was later commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1942 before becoming commander of the 99th Pursuit Squadron.  He flew approx. 100 combat missions during WWII before resuming command of the 332nd Fighter Group in 1945.

Cat Gardiner from Florida is a romance novelist who regularly appears at Conneaut’s D-Day Reenactment.  D-Day Conneaut is America's premier living history event and one of the most realistic and educational annual reenactments of D-Day - June 6th, 1944, and it is the largest WWII reenactment in the US.

Cat brings with her a realistic historic 1940’s house backdrop with period antiques and clothing and talks to visitors about the home front, the lifestyles of the WWII era and the commitment to the war effort of every American man, woman and child. 

Bill Trabulsi is Cat’s husband and he also frequently appears at Conneaut in the ranks of the World War II Armor Division.  Bill has been given the green light from his tanker outfit to represent them at our MCHS event. The education outfit is World War II Armor (well known in the WW2 reenactor world and the highlight of Conneaut D-Day) and they represent the 2nd Armor.  More information about the World War II Armor Division can be found at https://www.ww2armor.org/

History Alive Presenter Rebecca Park of Charleston, West Virginia, will portray Colonel Ruby Bradley. 

When Bradley retired from the U.S. Army in 1963, she was the most decorated woman in American military history.  A native of Spencer, West Virginia, Bradley was captured by the Japanese in the Philippines in 1941 and was a POW until 1945.  She continued her work as a nurse in the prison camp.  She was named Chief Nurse for the Eighth Army in 1951 and supervised over 500 nurses in Korea.  Bradley attained the rank of Colonel in 1958. 

Prepare to be entertained by the Eli Lambie Jazz Trio! Their classic melodies and smooth sound will bring back the soul of the 40’s.

You can also visit displays and tables by the Moundsville Honor Guard, Quilts of Valor, the Honor Flight project, Jim Belcher on the USS Indianapolis, Meet and Greet local veterans, leave the name of your own veteran on our banner of stars, and more.

Then also visit our Vintage Car Show in the parking lot and grab a bite to eat from Mason Dixon BBQ, Ice Cream Island (Saturday only), Woodfired Pizza (Sunday only), and The Guest House Restaurant!

In connection with this event, we will also be holding a 1940s Swing Dance on Saturday evening, September 9, at St. Jude Hall in Glen Dale. Put on your dancing shoes and prepare to be serenaded by Matt Hill and Friends playing all your swing favorites. Vintage attire is encouraged but not required. Dancers and watchers both welcome! Snacks and root beer floats will be available for purchase. Tickets will be $10 per person at the door, all veterans receive free admission.

This event has been sponsored by the Marshall County Commissioners and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 141. If you or your business are interested in sponsoring this event, please email or call at (304) 845-1411 or cockaynehouse@gmail.com.

If you are a World War II reenactor and are interested in joining us, click here for registration form!

Click here for Saturday event schedule.

Click here for Sunday event schedule.

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Victorian Garden Tea
Jun
25
2:00 PM14:00

Victorian Garden Tea

Join us for a Victorian Garden Tea Party on the Cockayne Farmstead lawn on June 25 at 2pm. There will be a selection of teas, other drinks, and treats along with elegant crafts, lawn games like croquet and graces, and a Decades of the Past historical clothing fashion show. Come dressed in your tea party best for a lovely Victorian afternoon. Tickets must be purchased in advance, $20 for adults, $10 under 16. Call (304) 845-1411 to register.

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May
20
8:00 AM08:00

8th Annual Cockayne Golf Scramble

The 8th Annual Cockayne Golf Scramble will take place at the Moundsville Country Club on May 20th, 2023. 
Registration is at 8:00 am, with a Shotgun Start at 9:00 am
     • $320 per team, 25-team limit
     • $100 Hole Sponsorships
     • Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places
             - amount based on number of teams
     • Entry includes Welcome Bag, Lunch, & Drinks, Dinner
Please return fee and registration form to Gold, Khourey & Turak, L.C. at 510 Tomlinson Avenue, Moundsville, WV 26041 by May 5.
For questions please call (304) 845-1411 or contact George Bamberger - grb@gkt.com or Josh May - jdm@gkt.com

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Mar
20
6:00 PM18:00

MCHS Annual Banquet

The Marshall County Historical Society invites its members and the public to their Annual Banquet, scheduled for Monday evening, March 20, 2023 at the Moundsville Country Club, 128 Country Club Road in Moundsville.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner, catered by Alexander’s on 7th, will be served at 6:00 p.m. Our guest speaker for the event is Glynis Board, a Marshall County native and award winning journalist. MCHS officers for the upcoming year will also be installed.

The dinner is $25 per person and reservations must be made by March 15. Reservations and payment can be mailed to the Society at P.O. Box 267, Moundsville. For additional information, call 304-845-1411.

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Cockayne Christmas Concert with Faire May - Candlelight Concert
Dec
18
7:00 PM19:00

Cockayne Christmas Concert with Faire May - Candlelight Concert

Join us at Cockayne Farmstead for a day of holiday music-making featuring the incredible local group, Faire May! This magical concert has become an annual tradition, receiving rave reviews each year!


In the late 19th century, the five Cockayne sisters were known for their love of music and their skill in performing it. On Sunday, December 13, we will offer a Cockayne Christmas Concert with Faire May and Friends, featuring Christmas favorites and historical pieces found in our collection that would have played by the Cockaynes themselves. Faire May recently won overall champion at Valley's Got Talent, and have added new songs, new instruments, new members, and new harmonies for this not-to-be-missed acoustic performance.

The concert will be performed at two times - a daytime showing at 3pm and a candlelight concert at 7pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling the Farmstead at (304) 845-1411 or stopping in to the Visitor Center.

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Cockayne Christmas Concert with Faire May
Dec
18
3:00 PM15:00

Cockayne Christmas Concert with Faire May

Join us at Cockayne Farmstead for a day of holiday music-making featuring the incredible local group, Faire May! This magical concert has become an annual tradition, receiving rave reviews each year!


In the late 19th century, the five Cockayne sisters were known for their love of music and their skill in performing it. On Sunday, December 18, we will offer a Cockayne Christmas Concert with Faire May and Friends, featuring Christmas favorites and historical pieces found in our collection that would have been played by the Cockaynes themselves. Faire May recently won overall champion at Valley's Got Talent, and have added new songs, new instruments, new members, and new harmonies for this not-to-be-missed acoustic performance.

The concert will be performed at two times - a daytime showing at 3pm and a candlelight concert at 7pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling the Farmstead at (304) 845-1411 or stopping in to the Visitor Center.

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Dec
11
2:00 PM14:00

Christmas with the Cockaynes

Join us at Cockayne Farmstead for our Christmas Open House! Come tour the Farmhouse decorated to reflect Christmas past!

Interpreters in period dress representing the four generations of Cockayne children to live in the house will lead you through the Christmas celebrations of four different eras, offering a personal glimpse into the lives of the Cockayne family. Come experience what Christmas was like for each of them and learn about the history of some of your favorite Christmas traditions!

The house will be open for tours on Thursday, December 8 from 6-8 pm and Sunday, December 11 from 2-4 pm, with tours beginning every fifteen minutes. Tours will last approximately a half hour. Tickets will be $8 for adults but free for children 12 and under. Marshall County Historical Society members will receive discounted admission.

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Dec
8
6:00 PM18:00

Christmas with the Cockaynes!

Join us at Cockayne Farmstead for our Christmas Open House! Come tour the Farmhouse decorated to reflect Christmas past!

Interpreters in period dress representing the four generations of Cockayne children to live in the house will lead you through the Christmas celebrations of four different eras, offering a personal glimpse into the lives of the Cockayne family. Come experience what Christmas was like for each of them and learn about the history of some of your favorite Christmas traditions!

The house will be open for tours on Thursday, December 8 from 6-8 pm and Sunday, December 11 from 2-4 pm, with tours beginning every fifteen minutes. Tours will last approximately a half hour. Tickets will be $8 for adults but free for children 12 and under. Marshall County Historical Society members will receive discounted admission.

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Oct
15
to Oct 31

Scarecrow Lane at Cockayne!

Click here for entry form!

Scarecrow Lane is back! Organizations, clubs, businesses, and individuals are invited to design their own scarecrow and set it up on the Cockayne lawn for all to admire. First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded, based on votes cast by the public!

The scarecrows will be in residence from October 15 through October 31.

Special open times to see the scarecrows will be announced soon! Be sure to stop by the Farmstead during Trick or Treat for a special treat!

During open times, tickets to vote for your favorite scarecrow will be available for purchase for $1 per ticket, or 6 for $5, or 100 tickets with a $50 donation. Each scarecrow has a number, simply write the number on your tickets and drop them in the jar to vote!

Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners.

During special hours, there will also be a fun scarecrow craft for kids, spooky lights and decorations around the farmhouse, photo opportunities for the whole family, a coloring contest for children age 4-12, and and more! Be sure to stop by for some fall fun!

All proceeds from this event benefit the Cockayne Farmstead preservation project, a special project of the Marshall County Historical Society. Throughout the year, the Farmstead hosts educational and community building events for children and adults of all ages, in addition to preserving and maintaining one of the most unique historic buildings and collections in the state of West Virginia, right here in Marshall County.


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World War II History Day!
Sep
17
10:00 AM10:00

World War II History Day!

Join us at the Cockayne Farmstead on September 17 for an immersive history event for the whole family! Learn from re-enactors what life was like both in the military and on the home front, listen to veterans share their stories (including a veteran of the WWII Navy WAVES!), and hear speakers talk about Marshall County’s war efforts. See military vehicles and displays! Learn how to plant a Victory Garden, how the Marx Toy Plant made bombs, how to Make and Mend your wardrobe for Victory and what 1940s fashion looked like.

Kids will have fun activities to try while learning about the many ways people assisted the war effort, including making paper toys to help save metal for the war effort, planting seeds for a Victory Garden, and sending V-mail to local hospitalized veterans.

Watch the local Boy Scout Troop 82 raise the flag to open the event at 10am and stay for a fantastic line-up of speakers throughout the day. Gary Rider will speak about his important work with local veterans to record their stories in the series Marshall County Patriots and Heroes, then he will introduce Louise Adams, World War II veteran of the Navy WAVES, who will share her story and that of her husband. Afterwards, Roseanna Dakan Keller and Francis Turner will explore the wartime history of the Marx Toy Plant, when production shifted from toys to important war materials, like shell casings. During his presentation, Francis Turner will showcase the pens purchased by Louis Marx that signed the Armistices that ended the war! Eccentric and beloved local personality Sam Shaw will be brought to life by Christian Turak, speaking about his war experiences and the letters that won him an Ernie Pyle Award for journalism.

At 2:30, listen to a first-person portrayal of WV native Ruby Bradley, interpreted by Becky Park through the WV Humanities Council History Alive! program. When Bradley retired from the U.S. Army in 1963 she was the most decorated woman in American military history. A native of Spencer, West Virginia, Bradley was captured by the Japanese in the Philippines in 1941 and was a POW until 1945. She continued her work as a nurse in the prison camp. She was named Chief Nurse for the Eighth Army in 1951 and supervised over 500 nurses in Korea. Bradley attained the rank of Colonel in 1958. This presentation is a History Alive! program of the West Virginia Humanities Council. History Alive! provides a unique passport to the past. The program brings historical characters to life through portrayals by presenters who have conducted scholarly research on their character.

Visitors can also catch a presentation about the importance of Victory Gardens and how food was grown and preserved, learn about the significance of the 21 gun salute, taps, and the folding of the flag from the Moundsville Honor Guard, and discover some of the many veteran burials in Mount Rose Cemetery, including the Potts brothers, whose collection was recently re-discovered at the Marshall County History Museum!

Eli Lambie and his Jazz Trio (12:30-1:30) and the Shadyside Community Band (4:30-5) will provide the sounds of the 1940s . Chimney Corners Café and The Guest House will offer a variety of food options. Root beer floats will also be for sale from the Ohio Valley Folk Society! To close the event, the Moundsville Honor Guard will lower the flag and perform the traditional memorial service with taps for all veterans.

On the south porch of the farmhouse, local veterans of all conflicts will be sharing their stories and engaging in conversations about their experiences, struggles, and victories.

ROSIE THE RIVETER LOOK-ALIKE CONTEST: Ladies of all ages can participate in our Rosie the Riveter Look-alike Contest! Break out your best coveralls and bandana and get your picture taken in front of the We Can Do It! poster! The contest will take place at 1pm on the front porch of the farmhouse. Judges will select the most authentic looking Rosie as the winner of a Rosie-themed gift basket!

Inside the Farmhouse, check out a new exhibit: “We Did Our Part: Marshall County in the Second World War” opening the day of the event! This exhibit features the uniforms, artifacts and stories of many Marshall County residents and businesses and documents the patriotism, ingenuity, and courage of the World War II generation. Learn about the ways local business like the Moundsville Echo and the Marx Toy plant adapted to war production, see an original Marx plant shell casing, read about local Marshall County women who joined the WAVES and and the Marshall County boys who served in all theaters. After viewing the exhibit, you will have a chance to commemorate the veterans of your own family on our local Honor Roll. This exhibit has been funded by the West Virginia Humanities Council.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Speaker’s Tent

10:00 am - Flag Raising, Boy Scout Troop 82

10:15 am - Marshall County Patriots and Heroes with Gary Rider

11:00 am - Louise Adams, World War II Navy WAVES Veteran

11:30 am - Marx Plant During WWII with Roseanna Dakan Keller and Francis Turner

12:00 pm - Christian Turak as Sam Shaw

12:30 pm - Eli Lambie Jazz Trio

1:30 pm - Victory Gardens with Terry Williamson and Valleri Gordon

2:00 pm - Moundsville Honor Guard Presentation

2:30 pm - History Alive! with Col. Ruby Bradley, portrayed by Becky Park

3:30 pm - Military Burials at Mt. Rose Cemetery with Jim Stultz

4:30 pm - Shadyside Community Band

5:00 pm - Flag Lowering Ceremony with Moundsville Honor Guard


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Summer Saturday!
Aug
20
10:00 AM10:00

Summer Saturday!

Join us one Saturday a month at Cockayne Farmstead for fun activities, heritage skill demonstrators, living history tours and much more!

In August, watch wooden spoons being carved and make your own spoon doll, listen to hammered dulcimer music, make marbled paper, dip a candle, play graces, ninepins and more!

Free tours of the Farmhouse, with a scavenger hunt for kids, will also be available. Stop by from 10-3 for screen-free family fun!

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Hungry for History: Mysteries and Revelations of a Nineteenth Century Map of Moundsville
Aug
18
12:00 PM12:00

Hungry for History: Mysteries and Revelations of a Nineteenth Century Map of Moundsville

Curator Hank Lutton of Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex will discuss the Price-Burley Map. Drawn in 1892, the map represents the nascent village of Elizabethtown and the surrounding landscape as they appeared eighty years earlier in 1812. Lutton will explore the history of the map, what it reveals about the earliest days of Elizabethtown, and discuss several omissions from the map.

Come and enjoy our free lunch-and-learn series, Hungry for History, hosted by the Marshall County Historical Society at the Cockayne Farmstead. All presentations are outdoors on Thursdays at noon. In case of inclement weather, the talk will be moved into the farmhouse. Bring a lunch if you choose, snacks provided!

The series is sponsored this year by the Rae Baker Family.

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Hungry for History: Farming for a New Era with the Blended Homestead
Aug
4
12:00 PM12:00

Hungry for History: Farming for a New Era with the Blended Homestead

The Blended Homestead was started by Eric and Brianna Blend in 2016. They began with four egg layers, but within five years have expanded their business to a wide variety of homestead products, such as honey bees, laying chickens, broiler chickens, pasture raised pigs, shiitake mushrooms, baked goods, cutting boards, crocheted blankets, and more. Eric Blend will compare farming of the past and discuss the different techniques, tricks, and challenges of running a successful small family farm today.

Come and enjoy our free lunch-and-learn series, Hungry for History, hosted by the Marshall County Historical Society at the Cockayne Farmstead. All presentations are outdoors on Thursdays at noon. In case of inclement weather, the talk will be moved into the farmhouse. Bring a lunch if you choose, snacks provided!

The series is sponsored this year by the Rae Baker Family.

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Jul
23
10:00 AM10:00

Summer Saturday

Join us one Saturday a month at Cockayne Farmstead for fun activities, heritage skill demonstrators, living history tours and much more!

In July, come learn about Native American and Colonial culture and crafts. Throw an atl atl, make a corn stalk doll, write with a quill pen, make your own ink, play graces and more!

Free costumed tours of the Farmhouse, with a scavenger hunt for kids, will also be available. Stop by from 10-3 for screen-free family fun!

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Hungry for History KIDS: Science at Play!
Jul
21
12:00 PM12:00

Hungry for History KIDS: Science at Play!

Discover the wonders of science hands-on with this interactive presentation!  Robert Strong will explore the physics of old-fashioned toys enjoyed by children of every generation!

Come and enjoy our free lunch-and-learn series, Hungry for History, hosted by the Marshall County Historical Society at the Cockayne Farmstead. All presentations are outdoors on Thursdays at noon. In case of inclement weather, the talk will be moved into the farmhouse. Bring a lunch if you choose, snacks provided!

The series is sponsored this year by the Rae Baker Family.

 

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Hungry for History: Marx Toy Factory
Jul
7
12:00 PM12:00

Hungry for History: Marx Toy Factory

Due to a family emergency, Susan Jones will not be speaking on Washington Lands. Instead, local historian Gary Rider has stepped in and will be discussing his newest book, a history of the Marx Toy Factory. Come learn the fascinating story of this local icon, from its early beginnings, shift in production during World War II, through its final closing.

Come and enjoy our free lunch-and-learn series, Hungry for History, hosted by the Marshall County Historical Society at the Cockayne Farmstead. All presentations are outdoors on Thursdays at noon. In case of inclement weather, the talk will be moved into the farmhouse. Bring a lunch if you choose, snacks provided!

The series is sponsored this year by the Rae Baker Family.

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Hungry for History KIDS: Zoo to You!
Jun
23
12:00 PM12:00

Hungry for History KIDS: Zoo to You!

Get up close and personal with birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and small mammals during this interactive program!

Come and enjoy our free lunch-and-learn series, Hungry for History, hosted by the Marshall County Historical Society at the Cockayne Farmstead. All presentations are outdoors on Thursdays at noon. In case of inclement weather, the talk will be moved into the farmhouse. Bring a lunch if you choose, snacks provided!

The series is sponsored this year by the Rae Baker Family.

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Jun
18
10:00 AM10:00

Summer Saturday at Cockayne!

This summer, stop by the Cockayne Farmstead on special Summer Saturdays to experience fun activities and demonstrations that can be enjoyed by the whole family!

This month, watch wool being spun, woven, and knit and wooden spoons being carved by skilled demonstrators. Then try a hand at some of these traditional crafts yourself with sewing and weaving activities. Write a letter to a friend with a quill pen and walnut ink, and try a homemade donut fresh from the fryer!

We will also have costumed interpreters on hand to give free tours of the farmhouse all day. Stop by for plenty of screen-free family fun!

Activities will take place outdoors, weather permitting. Each Saturday’s activities will be shared on the Cockayne Farmstead Facebook page or can be found out by calling the Farmstead at (304) 845-1411.

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Hungry for History: Glen Dale: The Early Years
Jun
16
12:00 PM12:00

Hungry for History: Glen Dale: The Early Years

Find out the fascinating history of Glen Dale and discover the settlers who shaped the city of today. Presentation by local historian Bill Wnek.

Come and enjoy our lunch-and-learn series, Hungry for History, hosted by the Marshall County Historical Society at the Cockayne Farmstead. All presentations are outdoors on Thursdays at noon. In case of inclement weather, the talk will be moved into the farmhouse. Bring a lunch if you choose, snacks provided!

The series is sponsored this year by the Rae Baker Family.

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Jun
11
8:00 AM08:00

Yard Sale

Join us at Cockayne Farmstead on Saturday, June 11, for our huge Annual Yard Sale! 8am to noon! All proceeds benefit the Marshall County Historical Society.

Donations of items will be accepted at the Farmstead on Thursday, June 9 and Friday, June 10. Accepting antiques, household wares, children's items, books, and furniture, etc. No clothing.

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Apr
9
10:00 AM10:00

MCHS Photograph Preservation Workshop

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The Marshall County Historical Society will host a photograph identification and preservation workshop on Saturday, April 9, from 10 am to noon. Learn how to identify, date, and preserve your family photographs for future generations. Erin Rothenbuehler, director of the Bellaire Public Library will present a brief history of the types of photographs you may find and will show you how to properly house, label, and care for your historic collection of photographs.   The workshop will take place at the Marshall County Historical Society Museum at the corner of 13th Street and Lockwood Ave. in Moundsville.

The cost of the workshop is $30 ($25 for members of local historical societies or museum professionals) which includes instruction, archival storage materials, and an information packet to take with you. Participants are welcome to bring your own photographs/photo albums to work with during the workshop. Reservations required as there is limited space available. To reserve your spot, call (304) 845-1411 or stop in to the  Cockayne Farmstead.  Payment due upon reservation.

 

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Mar
21
6:00 PM18:00

MCHS Annual Banquet

The Marshall County Historical Society invites its members and the public to their annual banquet, Monday, March 21 at Grand Vue Park's Banquet Hall.

In cooperation with the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library, we are very excited to present this year's guest speaker, Charles Todd! Half of the New York Times best-selling mother-son author duo acclaimed for more than 40 historical mystery novels! Their popular Inspector Ian Rutledge series and Bess Crawford series, set in Great Britain during and after WWI, feature suspenseful plots, vivid descriptions, and fascinating characters.

Todd's latest book (released in February of this year) will be available for purchase and a book signing will follow the presentation.

A rare opportunity to hear in-person a nationally renowned author in Marshall County, WV!

Doors will open at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $25 and must be reserved and paid before March 16. Tickets include dinner and the presentation. To reserve tickets call (304) 845-1411 or visit the Shop tab of this website.

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Cockayne Christmas Concert with Faire May - Candlelight Concert
Dec
19
8:00 PM20:00

Cockayne Christmas Concert with Faire May - Candlelight Concert

Join us at Cockayne Farmstead for a day of holiday music-making featuring the incredible local group, Faire May! This magical concert has become an annual tradition, receiving rave reviews each year!


In the late 19th century, the five Cockayne sisters were known for their love of music and their skill in performing it. On Sunday, December 13, we will offer a Cockayne Christmas Concert with Faire May and Friends, featuring Christmas favorites and historical pieces found in our collection that would have played by the Cockaynes themselves. Faire May recently won overall champion at Valley's Got Talent, and have added new songs, new instruments, new members, and new harmonies for this not-to-be-missed acoustic performance.

The concert will be performed at two times - a daytime showing at 3pm and a candlelight concert at 8pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling the Farmstead at (304) 845-1411 or stopping in to the Visitor Center.

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Cockayne Christmas Concert with Faire May
Dec
19
3:00 PM15:00

Cockayne Christmas Concert with Faire May

Join us at Cockayne Farmstead for a day of holiday music-making featuring the incredible local group, Faire May! This magical concert has become an annual tradition, receiving rave reviews each year!


In the late 19th century, the five Cockayne sisters were known for their love of music and their skill in performing it. On Sunday, December 13, we will offer a Cockayne Christmas Concert with Faire May and Friends, featuring Christmas favorites and historical pieces found in our collection that would have played by the Cockaynes themselves. Faire May recently won overall champion at Valley's Got Talent, and have added new songs, new instruments, new members, and new harmonies for this not-to-be-missed acoustic performance.

The concert will be performed at two times - a daytime showing at 3pm and a candlelight concert at 8pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling the Farmstead at (304) 845-1411 or stopping in to the Visitor Center.

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Dec
12
1:00 PM13:00

Christmas with the Cockaynes

Join us at Cockayne Farmstead for our Christmas Open House! Come tour the Farmhouse decorated to reflect Christmas past!

Young interpreters in period dress representing the four generations of Cockayne children to live in the house will lead you through the Christmas celebrations of four different eras, offering a personal glimpse into the lives of the Cockayne family. Come experience what Christmas was like for each of them and learn about the history of some of your favorite Christmas traditions!

The house will be open for tours on Friday, December 10 from 6-8 pm and Sunday, December 12 from 1-4 pm, with tours beginning every fifteen minutes. Tours will last approximately a half hour. Tickets will be $8 for adults but free for children 12 and under. Marshall County Historical Society members will receive discounted admission.

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