January 2010 |
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February 2010 |
“From Mammoths to Maize:
Human Colonization of the Mid-Ohio Valley”
A four-part Lecture Series
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Over the last century, archaeologists have uncovered the fascinating story of one of humankind’s most epic adventures – the discovery and peopling of the North and South American continents. This saga began at least 13,000 years ago and possibly even earlier when much of North America was covered by the immense continental glaciers of the last (Wisconsin) ice age. Learn about the puzzling ancient history of this area as this series of lectures uncovers the human story through the eyes of five archaeologists who all have had firsthand experience excavating various sites covering the full range of human existence here in the Ohio Valley.
In addition to each lecture, Dr. Jerrel C. Anderson, chairman of the Archaeology Committee for the Blennerhassett Historical Foundation, Inc., and past President of the West Virginia Archaeological Society will also speak at each lecture session. His topics will cover two excavations he led on “archaic period ” sites located within the Parkersburg city limits, the early mound builder period, the Mississippian period, and what life was like for an archaic period American Indian. Dr. Anderson will also lead a tour and discussion of the famous Henry Stahl Collection of local American Indian artifacts on display in the Blennerhassett Museum’s lower level.
The sessions will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. with a short intermission and light refreshments served between each of the hour-long segments. The cost for the entire four-week lecture series is $20 for members (Friends of Blennerhassett & Friends of the Museum – Campus Martius) and $25 for non-members. To register for this lecture series or to obtain more information, please contact the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History at (304) 420-4800.
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February 16 - 28, 2010
Civil War Times Exhibit
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Civil War history comes alive through a special traveling exhibit from the Teacher’s Discovery program of Auburn, Michigan. Civil War artifacts from private collectors and from the Blennerhassett Museum’s collection will also be featured throughout this exhibit. Teachers and students encouraged to visit.
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Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
February 4, 2010
“From Mammoths to Maize:
Human Colonization of the Mid-Ohio Valley”
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Today’s Focus: “Paleo Period” with Archaeologist, Dr. Bradley T. Lepper, Curator of Archaeology at the Ohio Historical Society, who will talk about the initial peopling of this area in what is termed the “Paleo Period”. Lecture times: 1 – 3 p.m.
Admission: $25/$20 for entire series
Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
February 11, 2010
“From Mammoths to Maize:
Human Colonization of the Mid-Ohio Valley”
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Topic “Archaic Period” with C. Michael Anslinger, Senior Vice-President at Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. of Hurricane, WV, will cover that time of major adjustment in life styles following the glacial epoch. Lecture times: 1 – 3 p.m.
Admission: $25/$20 for entire series
Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
February 18, 2010
“From Mammoths to Maize:
Human Colonization of the Mid-Ohio Valley”
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Today’s Focus: “Hopewell mound builder phenomenon” with Archaeologist, Wesley Clarke, archaeologist at the Ohio Department of Transportation in Marietta, Ohio. Clarke will discuss the Hopewell mound builder phenomenon with special emphasis on the mounds and earthworks located in Marietta, Ohio. Lecture times: 1 – 3 p.m.
Admission: $25/$20 for entire series
Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
February 25, 2010
“From Mammoths to Maize:
Human Colonization of the Mid-Ohio Valley”
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Today’s Focus: Dr. Jarrod Burkes, Director of Archaeological Geophysics at Ohio Valley Archaeology, Inc., in Columbus, Ohio, will discuss the Historic period of arcaheology focusing on his remote sensing and excavation work recently done on Blennerhassett Island.
Lecture times: 1 – 3 p.m.
Admission: $25/$20 for entire series
Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
March 2010 |
March 13 – 28, 2010
6th Annual Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Area quilters are invited to display quilts and wall hangings. Prizes for “Best of Show” and “People’s Choice” will be awarded. Quilt entries will be accepted during March 9 and 10, 2010.
Items exhibited in 2009 will not be eligible for display.
Open House – Saturday, March 13
You are invited to attend our free “Open House” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local vendors and skilled needle artists will be featured.
A Celebration of National Quilt Day - Saturday, March 20.
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Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
April 2010 |
April 10, 2010
Antiques Appraisal Clinic
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Antique experts will be at the Blennerhassett Museum from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. to give verbal appraisals of your family heirlooms, attic treasures, or unique estate and garage sale finds. Guns must be in cases. No musical instruments.
The cost is $5. per item (limit four items per person).
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Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
May 2010 |
May 1, 2010
Opening Day of Blennerhassett Island
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Regular season of Blennerhassett Island sternwheeler rides, mansion tours and wagon rides begins. Concession stand and Friends of Blennerhassett gift shop are open.
Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
May 5 - 8, 2010
Rendezvous on the River
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Muzzleloaders and mountain men gather on Blennerhassett Island to recreate early 18th-century frontier life with authentic camps, demonstrations and period dress.
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Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
June 2010 |
June 6, 2010
Sunday Sundae Cruise
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
An adventure that includes everyone’s favorite – ice cream! Plus a sunset sternwheeler cruise around the island. An island stop for your Sundae-on-Sunday – hand-dipped ice cream with choice of strawberry, chocolate or caramel topping and the trip around Blennerhassett Island is sure to be a fun family outing. Bring your cameras and binoculars to take pictures of the island, wildlife and the new Blennerhassett Island Bridge. Sternwheeler departs from Civitan Park, Belpre, Ohio at 6:30 p.m. and return by 9:30 p.m. $12 per person (children 2 and under free). Reservations are recommended.
Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
June 10, 2010
Brunch with Margaret Blennerhassett
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Enjoy a morning sternwheeler ride to Blennerhassett Island where none other than Margaret Blennerhassett will greet and invite you for brunch just as she might have done in 1798. Margaret provides a glimpse into the 18th-century frontier life she and Harman experienced while living on the island. Visit also includes a tour of the Blennerhassett Museum, Blennerhassett Mansion and a narrated wagon ride. Cost is $39.95 per person. Reservations required.
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Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
June 20, 2010
West Virginia Day Celebration
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Take a sternwheeler ride on the beautiful Ohio River to Blennerhassett Island and join us in celebrating West Virginia’s 147th birthday. Cake will be served at 2 p.m.
Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
June 26, 2010
Island Frolic with Evening Meal
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Visitors will board the sternwheeler at Civitan Park, Belpre, Ohio, to go to Blennerhassett Island. This three-hour adventure includes: round-trip sternwheeler ride; an evening meal (TO BE ANNOUNCED); and a guided tour of the mansion and a narrated old-fashioned wagon and/or hay-ride tour. Friends of Blennerhassett Gift Shop will be open and bicycles will be available for children for free. Come join us for a relaxing evening on the island. Adult price is $25, Children (3-12) $20, and children
age 2 and under are free. Reservations required.
Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
July 2010 |
July 24, 2010
Island Frolic with Evening Meal
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Visitors will board the sternwheeler at Civitan Park, Belpre, Ohio, to go to Blennerhassett Island. This three-hour adventure includes: round-trip sternwheeler ride; an evening meal (TO BE ANNOUNCED); and a guided tour of the mansion and a narrated old-fashion wagon and/or hay-ride tour. Friends of Blennerhassett Gift Shop will be open and bicycles will be available for children for free. Come join us for a relaxing evening on the island. Adult price is $25, Children (3-12) $20, and children age 2 and under are free. Reservations required.
Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
August 2010 |
August 8, 2010
Sunday Sundae Cruise
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
An adventure that includes everyone’s favorite – ice cream! Plus a sunset sternwheeler cruise around the island. An island stop for your Sundae-on-Sunday – hand-dipped ice cream with choice of strawberry, chocolate or caramel topping and the trip around Blennerhassett Island is sure to be a fun family outing. Bring your cameras and binoculars to take pictures of the island, wildlife and the new Blennerhassett Island Bridge. Sternwheeler departs from Civitan Park, Belpre, Ohio, at 6:30 p.m. and return by 9:30 p.m. $12 per person (children age 2 and under free). Reservations are recommended.
Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
August 12, 2010
Brunch with Margaret Blennerhassett
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Enjoy a morning sternwheeler ride to Blennerhassett Island where none other than Margaret Blennerhassett will greet and invite you for brunch just as she might have done in 1798. Margaret provides a glimpse into the 18th-century frontier life she and Harman experience while living on the island. Visit also includes a tour of the Blennerhassett Museum, Blennerhassett Mansion and a narrated wagon ride.
Cost is $39.95 per person. Reservations required.
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Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
August 21, 2010
Island Fireworks Adventure Along the Shore
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Watch the Parkersburg Homecoming Fireworks display in a natural park setting on historic Blennerhassett Island. The sternwheeler “Island Belle” will depart from Civitan Park, Belpre, Ohio. Boarding begins at 8:10 p.m. and the boat departs at 8:30 p.m. for the island. Visitors will get to enjoy the island at sunset and have a great riverbank seat to watch the fireworks from the head of the island. The island snack stand and gift shop will be open all evening. Bring a flashlight, lawn chair, or blanket and come join the fun. The sternwheeler will take passengers back to Civitan Park following the fireworks around 11 p.m. The cost is $8.00 adults, $7 children (3-12),children age two and under are free. No alcoholic drinks will be permitted on the boat or the island. Reservations required. In case of inclement weather local media will announce rain date.
Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
August 21, 2010
Family Fireworks Cruise
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Enjoy the best seat for viewing Parkersburg’s Homecoming Fireworks. The boat will make a brief stop at Blennerhassett Island where passengers may visit the island snack stand and then return to the sternwheeler for viewing fireworks. In case of inclement weather, local media will announce rain dates. Individuals will board the sternwheeler at Civitan Park, Belpre, Ohio, at 7:30 p.m.; departs at 8 p.m. and returns at 10:40 p.m. Adult price is $10, Children (3-12) $9 and children age 2 and under are free. No alcoholic drinks will be permitted on the boat or the island. Reservations required. In case of inclement weather local media will announce rain date.
Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
August 28, 2010
Island Frolic with Evening Meal
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Visitors will board the sternwheeler at Civitan Park, Belpre, Ohio, to go to Blennerhassett Island. This three-hour adventure includes: round-trip sternwheeler ride; an evening meal (TO BE ANNOUNCED); and a guided tour of the mansion and a narrated hay-ride tour. Friends of Blennerhassett Gift Shop will be open and bicycles will be available for children for free. Come join us for a relaxing evening on the island. Adult price is $25, Children (3-12) $20, and children age 2 and under are free. Reservations required.
Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
September 2010 |
September 4-5, 2010
Apple Butter Weekend
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Visit Blennerhassett Island and watch the Stillwell 4-H Club cook apples into homemade apple butter over an open fire. The aroma of the apples and cinnamon is sure to whet your appetite making you want to take a jar or two with you.
Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
September 9, 2010
Brunch with Margaret Blennerhassett
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Enjoy a morning sternwheeler ride to Blennerhassett Island where none other than Margaret Blennerhassett will greet and invite you for brunch just as she might have done in 1798. Margaret provides a glimpse into the 18th-century frontier life she and Harman experience while living on the island. Visit also includes a tour of the Blennerhassett Museum, Blennerhassett Mansion and a narrated wagon ride. Cost is $39.95 per person. Reservations required.
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Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
September 23, 2010
Brunch with Margaret Blennerhassett
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Enjoy a morning sternwheeler ride to Blennerhassett Island where none other than Margaret Blennerhassett will greet and invite you for brunch just as she might have done in 1798. Margaret provides a glimpse into the 18th-century frontier life she and Harman experience while living on the island. Visit also includes a tour of the Blennerhassett Museum, Blennerhassett Mansion and a narrated wagon ride. Cost is $39.95 per person. Reservations required.
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Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
October 2010 |
October 8-9, 2010
Blennerhassett Mansion by Candlelight
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
For two nights only! Sternwheeler rides will transport you back to the year 1805 where the Blennerhassett’s are hosting a party on the island. On this autumn evening, electricity is banished when the mansion and island are transformed into flame-lit world of the 18th-century. The soft glow of candlelight will weave a mesmerizing spell round about you as you listen to music, see dancing, or watch a lively game of cards. The island’s cook will be busy preparing a harvest dinner for guests to enjoy before touring the mansion, taking a horse-drawn wagon ride or visiting the servant’s party and other activities on the island. Space is limited and reservations are required no later than October 1.
Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
November 2010 |
November 7, 2010
Trees of Our Heritage – Victorian Reception
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
A reception will be held at the Blennerhassett Museum from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. featuring entertainment by area groups and musicians. The Victorian Society will provide refreshments and our Victorian Father Christmas will be available for children to meet.
Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
November 7 – December 19, 2010
Trees of Our Heritage at the Blennerhassett Museum
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Visit and enjoy viewing trees decorated in by volunteers representing different countries around the world. Museum admission applies. $4 adult; $2 children.
Contact: Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 304-420-4800 |
December 2010 |
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