Last week we discovered the origins of the 4-H Club and the reasons that produced this educational program. We pointed to the many forces that[Read More…]
Tag: Historically Speaking
Historically Speaking–History of the 4-H Part 1
Are you or your parents and grandparents one of the many Doddridge County youths who were fortunate enough to become a member of the Doddridge[Read More…]
Historically Speaking–DC High School Class of 1923,1924 and 1925
On Monday morning, July 6, I received a phone call from a gentleman offering his delight at the photos featured of the 1st graduating classes[Read More…]
Historically Speaking
INDEPENDENCE DAY 2020 Independence Day (more commonly known as the 4th of July) has been celebrated as a federal holiday by Doddridge Countians along[Read More…]
Historically Speaking–The American Flag
THE AMERICAN FLAG (Meaning behind the 13 folds) As most Doddridge Countians know this past Sunday, June 14th was officially the day to honor[Read More…]
Historically Speaking–Patricia Harris
In Memory of Harry Thornton Freeman PFC Harry Thornton Freeman’s name was missed during our Memorial Day article honoring Doddridge County’s fallen heroes. I wanted to[Read More…]
Historically Speaking
DAWSON FAMILY MEMBERS PERISH IN HOUSE FIRE IN 1856 House fires, as we all know, creates terrible images that can make the strongest of[Read More…]
Historically Speaking By Patricia Harris, President, DC Historical Society
Education In The Early Years of Doddridge & WV-Part 2 Last week we covered early education up to the turn of the 20th century. By[Read More…]
Historically Speaking –Joseph H Diss Debar Visited West Union
Most of our readers know that Joseph H Diss Debar was a talented artist who designed the West Virginia Seal. Many of you probably[Read More…]
Historically Speaking COVID 19 – THIS TOO WILL PASS
By Patricia Harris, President, DC Historical Society COVID 19 – THIS TOO WILL PASS First, let me say that I do not want to[Read More…]