the Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums
Sunday evening was spent at Jefferson's Mill and Conference Center and featured the annual ALHFAM Plowing Match and Townball Game. Spinning wool and tales, sampling bread and visiting with vendors was enjoyed, too. - Katie Boardman
And, we're back. Storms over the weekend compromised our internet access. Things are good now. End of day visiting is a long tradition of ALHFAM meetings. This meeting is no different. - Katie Boardman
There were a lot of good sessions after the keynote on Monday morning and afternoon. So much to choose from. Clarissa Dillon's presentation on historic distilling was especially popular. Well researched, good information and context, and a sense of humor. -Katie Boardman
Saturday evening featured our Newcomer's Reception and the Salted, Smoked and Pickled Reception. The building that housed the event is a replica of the West Virginia building at the world's fair. Neat architecture. Wonderful murals. We enjoyed a visit from Gen. Jackson (this was his boyhood home- not birthplace). The highlight, as always, was meeting… Continue reading A Visit From Gen. Jackson
Adjacent the 4-H camp/conference center, there is also a small grouping of historic structures and mills. The log cabins are good examples of local vernacular architecture. The mill site and homestead was the birthplace of Stonewall Jackson. (Reminder, West Virginia was part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until folks disagreed over slavery. West Virginia was… Continue reading Some Great Historic Structures
One of our expert historical potters, Mary Ferrell, lead a hands-on session out in one of the pavillions today. Lots of history as well as getting one's hands on some clay. -Katie Boardman
A popular make and take workshop was for making your own musical instrument- a zither. Participants were cutting, gluing, clamping, drilling, stringing up and tuning their own instrument to take home. A local instrument builder and musician and his wife lead them through the process. Can't wait to hear the results. -Katie Boardman
A workshop in marbling paper produced colorful results. -Katie Boardman
The first day of the ALHFAM annual conference began with breakfast in the wonderful 1920s Colonial Revival dining hall for the 4-H camp. Then tours by bus or workshops on site.
In a few short days, folks will be traveling from all over North America and beyond to the ALHFAM Annual Conference in Weston, WV. We'll gather for some good sessions, workshops, tours, meetings, and good professional hanging-out and networking. I'll be blogging and putting up some photos as it happens and may be joined by… Continue reading Coming Soon! The ALHFAM Annual Conference in West Virginia!
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