by Chris Friend Hi everybody! Here in the United States February 2nd is commonly known as Groundhog Day, when it is believed that the lasting[Read More…]
Weekly Features
Historically Speaking
By Patricia Harris, President, DC Historical Society DODDRIDGE MAN MAKES JAIL BREAK IN 1921 It was 101 years ago this week that Doddridge County resident,[Read More…]
The West Virginia Encyclopedia
Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at[Read More…]
WHO WERE DODDRIDGE COUNTY’S ANCIENT PEOPLE? THE ADENA AND HOPEWELL (MOUND BUILDERS)
Historically Speaking By Patricia Harris , President, DC Historical Society I was so touched by the large number of positive responses to last week’s article[Read More…]
The Weekly Shaman
As a follow up to my article on the Cherokee monsters I decided to do one on H.P. Lovecraft which was part of the article on the Native American goblins. My research suggested that many of Lovecraft’s ideas came from local folklore from both native folklore as well as the puritan fears of darker spirits Howard Philip Lovecraft was born on August 20th, 1890, on Angell Street, Providence, Rhode Island.
SEEDS OF FAITH
ACROSS NIAGARA FALLS ON A TIGHTROPE I am sure you have heard about the mighty Niagara Falls, haven’t you? Perhaps you have even been there.[Read More…]
The Weekly Shaman
Even though it’s more ghost than vampire. I’ve always found the Churchyard watcher t be one of the most fascination of Undead characters. In many[Read More…]
Historically Speaking
By Patricia Harris , President, DC Historical Society JOHANN KRENN FAMILY SPINNING WHEEL FROM AUSTRIA GIFTED TO HISTORICAL SOCIETY This week a pleasant-sounding gentleman called[Read More…]
THE WEEKLY SHAMAN
We normally don’t connect the Native Americans with supernatural horror but since Thanksgiving is coming up, I decided to do a few articles on American[Read More…]