Elkins-Randolph County Tourism

Canning Class- Camp Pioneer-4-H Camp
2026-05-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-05 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Pioneer, 38 Pioneer Circle, Kings Run Rd, Beverly, WV 26253, USA, 38 Pioneer Circle, Kings Run Road, Beverly, WV, United States
Classes are BOTH DAYS – May 4th and 5th. You may choose the 1-4pm or 5-8pm time slots, and you will attend both days during that time. It is possible to attend the first day and not the second, but it is NOT possible to attend the second day without attending the first.
May 4th – Science of Canning and Boiling Water Canning
May 5th – Pressure Canning
Cost: $10 for each two-day session (payment is due by April 30th to WVU Extension office)

Date
05/04/2026 (Mon.)
05/05/2026 (Tues.)

Location
4-H Camp Pioneer

Augusta Foodways Class -Gnocchi Night
2026-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Phil Gainer Community Center, 142 Robert E Lee Ave Ext, Elkins, WV 26241, USA, 149 Robert E Lee Ave Exd, United States

Tree Talks Lecture Series | Kump House
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Kump Education Center, 401 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States

Randolph County Historical Society Program | Beverly IOOF
2026-05-28 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Beverly I.O.O.F. Building, 718 Main St, Beverly, WV, 26253, United States
“Early American Religion and the American Revolution”

Presented by Dr. J.L. Tomblin of Fairmont State University

Spring Program for the Randolph County Historical Society

May 28, Thursday, 6:30 pm

Beverly IOOF Community Room, Main Street, Beverly (upstairs, next to Mi Fiesta)

Continuing our theme of 250th Anniversary of America, Dr. Tomblin will discuss the role of religion in encouraging the fight for Independence.

EXHIBIT OPENING 5 to 6:30, prior to the program,

“The Harts as Founders” at the Randolph County Museum.

Blacksmith Demo-Beverly Heritage Center
2026-06-06 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Beverly Heritage Center, 4 Court Street, Beverly, WV, 26253, United States
Part of the America at 250 Semiquincentennial Events

Historic Beverly Walking Tour
2026-06-13 10:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Beverly Heritage Center, 4 Court Street, Beverly, WV, 26253, United States
Part of the America at 250 events

Stitch around the World-Elkins Sewing Center
2026-06-16 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | Elkins Sewing Center, 300 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
Learn a new stitch from around the world each month.
This month will be learning Bojagi- sewing technique from Korea.

Planetarium Show | D&E College
2026-06-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Davis & Elkins College

Quilt Camp - Elkins Sewing Center
2026-06-22 09:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-23 09:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-24 09:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-25 09:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-26 09:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Elkins Sewing Center, 300 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States

Pies for Preservation | Kump Education Center
2026-06-27 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Kump Education Center, 401 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
Kump Education Center’s annual Pie Auction fundraiser is Saturday, June 27 from 12-3 p.m.; Auction at 1 p.m. This year’s event will feature local craft vendors and free house tours. Located at 401 Randolph Ave. (across from Kroger), parking is accessible off Seneca Road. Visit kumpeducationcenter.org for more information.

Quilt Camps-Elkins Sewing Center
2026-07-06 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-07 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-08 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-09 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-10 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Find the Class that fits your schedule.
July 6-10, 2026
Classes : 9:30am-11:30am
12:30pm-2:30pm
3pm-5pm

165th Commemoration | Rich Mountain Battlefield
2026-07-11 14:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Rich Mountain Battlefield, Rich Mountain Road, Beverly, WV, 26253, United States
Meet us at the Battlefield for a full day commemorating the Battle of Rich Mountain! From stories to supper, this is a day to remember.
At 2:30pm, join local historian Hunter Lesser and RMBF President Richard Wolfe on top of Rich Mountain at the Hart homestead, where the battle took place. On this walking tour, hear the stories of the battle while standing where soldiers stood 165 years before.
At 4pm, meet at Field of Fire Pavilion, in Mabie, WV, below the Battlefield for the ribbon cutting to mark the reopening of the Camp Garnett trail! RMBF Battlefield Coordinator Jesse will lead the trail walk to show his work restoring the trail this spring.
At 5pm, return to the Field of Fire for a delicious smoked pork dinner! Sandwiches and a picnic spread are available to enjoy with the whole family! $12 at the door, $10 in advance. The proceeds will help support ongoing battlefield preservation!
At 5:30-7:30, Andy Fitzgibbon, Rory Mullennex, and Tom Hoffman will take the stage to play some old time tunes and wrap up the commemoration day.
Music and tours are free and open to the public!

Then & Now-The Elkins Railyard-Darden Mill
2026-07-16 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Darden Mill, Railroad Ave., Elkins, West Virginia, 26241
Lars Byrne will present on the development of the Elkins Railyard through the years, with emphasis on the early beginnings and the later years of the mid 20th century.
Lars Byrne is a Senior Dispatcher for the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad. He began his railroad career in 1999 as a volunteer excursion train host and commentator and is a certified engineer and conductor. Additionally, Byrne is an unofficial Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad historian and a public programs speaker.
All are welcome to join us as we hear from Lars Byrne on the history of our local railroads. This event is FREE to the public!

Beverly Heritage Day | Beverly Heritage Center
2026-07-18 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Beverly Heritage Center, 4 Court Street, Beverly, WV, 26253, United States
Save the Date ✅
Beverly Heritage Day is Saturday, July 18th starting at 10 AM. Come one, come all.
Full day of free activities in Beverly, WV. Living history, live music, craft demonstrations, educational lectures, early settler’s reunion, and featuring special guests the WVU fife & drum corps. Food trucks vending local food, too. Our biggest event of the year, Beverly Heritage Day 2026 will focus on commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

AFNHA Trail Talks | Rich Mountain Battlefield
2026-07-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Rich Mountain Battlefield, Rich Mountain Road, Beverly, WV, 26253, United States
Appalachian Forest Hiking Challenge Trail Talks
Join AFNHA this summer for guided hikes, educational presentations, and complimentary responsibly sourced lunches from

All hikes are suitable for beginners and will be around one hour long. Accompanying presentations may discuss Leave No Trace practices, community trails, plants and animals, history and heritage, and more! Completion of five of these trails qualify hikers for an embroidered AFNHA Hiking Challenge patch.
Anyone may attend, but only attendees who register at least three days in advance will qualify for free lunch.

Register Here

Guided Hike Trails and Dates (all hikes begin at 1:00pm)
Rain Dates will be the following Sunday
Please dress for weather. Comfortable hard-soled shoes are recommended.
Lunch will be provided at the end of the hike.
Bathrooms may not be available at some locations.
July 26: Rich Mountain Battlefield | Meet at Field of Fire at 1 pm, or Beverly Heritage Center at 12:30 to convoy out. (30 minute drive from Elkins to Field of Fire)
August 23: Glendale Park | Meet at Glendale Park Pavilion
September 20: Stuart Recreation Area River Loop Trail | Meet at Stuart Recreation Area Parking Area
October 18: TBD

Hand-quilting Demo | Appalachian Forest Discovery Center
2026-08-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Appalachian Forest Discovery Center, 2 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
Come join us for a demonstration and hands-on learning opportunity on hand piecing and quilting by Katherine Gray and Jamie Billman.
These skills came to America with our fore-mothers and have been passed down for generations. Now, as we celebrate America 250, we celebrate these traditional skills and continue to pass them down.
The demonstration and hands-on learning will take place with traditional materials, on an 1860s quilt top that is part of our America 250 exhibit.
Any age is welcome to join us for the event and we will be providing necessary equipment!

AFNHA Trail Talks | Glendale Park
2026-08-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Glendale Park, 405 Glendale Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
Appalachian Forest Hiking Challenge Trail Talks
Join AFNHA this summer for guided hikes, educational presentations, and complimentary responsibly sourced lunches from

All hikes are suitable for beginners and will be around one hour long. Accompanying presentations may discuss Leave No Trace practices, community trails, plants and animals, history and heritage, and more! Completion of five of these trails qualify hikers for an embroidered AFNHA Hiking Challenge patch.
Anyone may attend, but only attendees who register at least three days in advance will qualify for free lunch.

Register Here

Guided Hike Trails and Dates (all hikes begin at 1:00pm)
Rain Dates will be the following Sunday
Please dress for weather. Comfortable hard-soled shoes are recommended.
Lunch will be provided at the end of the hike.
Bathrooms may not be available at some locations.
August 23: Glendale Park | Meet at Glendale Park Pavilion
September 20: Stuart Recreation Area River Loop Trail | Meet at Stuart Recreation Area Parking Area
October 18: TBD

AFNHA Trail Talks | Stuart Recreation Area
2026-09-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Stuart Recreation Area, 6 Memorial Ln, Elkins, 26241, United States
Appalachian Forest Hiking Challenge Trail Talks
Join AFNHA this summer for guided hikes, educational presentations, and complimentary responsibly sourced lunches from

All hikes are suitable for beginners and will be around one hour long. Accompanying presentations may discuss Leave No Trace practices, community trails, plants and animals, history and heritage, and more! Completion of five of these trails qualify hikers for an embroidered AFNHA Hiking Challenge patch.
Anyone may attend, but only attendees who register at least three days in advance will qualify for free lunch.

Register Here

Guided Hike Trails and Dates (all hikes begin at 1:00pm)
Rain Dates will be the following Sunday
Please dress for weather. Comfortable hard-soled shoes are recommended.
Lunch will be provided at the end of the hike.
Bathrooms may not be available at some locations.
September 20: Stuart Recreation Area River Loop Trail | Meet at Stuart Recreation Area Parking Area
October 18: TBD
