WVU Jackson’s Mill holds its fourth annual Harvest Time at the Mill Heritage Weekend on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Admission is free, and donations are welcome.
Both days, in the Historic Area:
- Fiber arts demonstrations in the Mary Conrad Cabin
- Blacksmithing demonstrations in the Blacksmith Shop
- Gristmilling demonstrations
- Hands-on youth activities in the Mountain State Building
- Craft and food vendors
The weekend also includes beekeeping and vintage farm equipment. The Lewis County Quilters will display their work and share information about their annual Quilting Weekend. On Saturday, representatives of the West Virginia Quilters Documentation Project will explain how to document quilts made before 1970.
Saturday evening concert: Mick Souter presents “Celebrate West Virginia,” a free, family-friendly concert for all ages, at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 17 in the Outdoor Pavilion in the Historic Area. If it rains, the concert moves to the Mountain State Building.
Guests planning to buy from craft and food vendors are encouraged to bring cash. Donations support future WVU Jackson’s Mill events.
For event information, contact WVU Jackson’s Mill at 304-269-5100 or jacksons.mill@mail.wvu.edu. Updates are also available on the WVU Jackson’s Mill Facebook page.