Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area

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Email info@appalachianforest.us
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  • Night at the Museum

    Appalachian Forest Discovery Center 2 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, United States

    Explore the Appalachian Forest Discovery Center after hours as our exhibits come alive! Stop by anytime between 5:00-7:30 and talk […]

    Free

  • Material Culture: Wood Weaving

    New Exhibit Opening Event: Come see our new rotating exhibit "Material Culture: Wood and Weaving"! We will be open until […]

    Free

  • Movies at the Museum

    Recurring
    Appalachian Forest Discovery Center 2 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, United States

    Catch intriguing documentaries every Monday evening in August, showtime starting at 7 PM! FREE Admission 8/7 - In Tune: A […]

  • Lap Dulcimer Workshop @ Appalachian Forest Discovery Center

    Appalachian Forest Discovery Center 2 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, United States

    Come celebrate the Forest Festival by learning a new instrument! From 10am to 12pm, the Appalachian Forest Discovery Center will […]

  • Seneca Artisan Showcase & Exhibit Opening

    Appalachian Forest Discovery Center 2 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, United States

    Our newest interpretive program will kick off with the opening of our new rotating exhibit “Creating Home: Indigenous Roots and […]

  • Indigenous Voices in Appalachia Dance Showcase

    Appalachian Forest Discovery Center 2 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, United States

    Our Indigenous Voices in Appalachia program continues with a Dance Showcase on June 29 featuring artist demonstrations and vendor tables, […]

  • Indigenous Voice: Cherokee Artisan Showcase

    Appalachian Forest Discovery Center 2 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, United States

    Our Indigenous Voices in Appalachia program continues on September 21st featuring Cherokee artists Nathan Bush, Matt Tooni, Amanda McCoy, and […]

  • Live Music at the Darden Mill | Fair Play

    Darden Mill Museum 2 Railroad Ave, Elkins, WV, United States

    Visit the Appalachian Forest Discovery Center on Friday October 4 at 4:00pm for a special musical performance by Fair Play! […]

  • “Ways of Knowing” Indigenous Appalachia Symposium

    Myles Center for the Arts 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV, United States

    Ways of Knowing: Indigenous Connections to Landscape and Place in Central Appalachia Saturday, November 9 Myles Center, Davis & Elkins […]

  • Free Interpretation Training

    WV Wood Technology Center 10 11th Street, Elkins, WV, United States

    nterpretation TrainingMonday, November 18thHybrid in-person/online at the West Virginia Wood Technology Center (10 11th St, Elkins, WV 26241) RSVP to […]

  • Oral History Workshop

    WV Wood Technology Center 10 11th Street, Elkins, WV, United States

    We will host a free introductory Oral History workshop with Jennie Williams. This will be held in-person at 11:00 a.m. […]

  • Discovery Time: Building Bee Baths

    Appalachian Forest Discovery Center 2 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, United States

    Build Bee Baths for your garden, make "hydration station" signs, and learn about the importance of hydration for pollinators!

    Free

  • The Mothman Prophecies- The Historic Darden Mill

    The Darden Mill Railroad Ave., Elkins, West Virginia

    Movies at the Mill continues this month with a spooky season showing of "The Mothman Prophecies." Based on the legend […]

  • Vietnam: West Virginians Remember | Darden Mill

    The Darden Mill Railroad Ave., Elkins, West Virginia

    In honor of Veterans Day, the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area presents, "Vietnam: West Virginia Remembers," a documentary from West […]

  • Movies at the Mill: Auld Lang Syne

    Appalachian Forest Discovery Center 2 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, United States

    Join us at the Darden Mill in Elkins, WV for a free community screening of Auld Lang Syne, the Audience […]

  • Then & Now-The Elkins Railyard-Darden Mill

    The Darden Mill Railroad Ave., Elkins, West Virginia

    Lars Byrne will present on the development of the Elkins Railyard through the years, with emphasis on the early beginnings […]

  • AFNHA Trail Talks | Rich Mountain Battlefield

    Rich Mountain Battlefield Rich Mountain Road, Beverly, WV, United States

    Appalachian Forest Hiking Challenge Trail Talks Join AFNHA this summer for guided hikes, educational presentations, and complimentary responsibly sourced lunches […]

  • Hand-quilting Demo | Appalachian Forest Discovery Center

    Appalachian Forest Discovery Center 2 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, United States

    Come join us for a demonstration and hands-on learning opportunity on hand piecing and quilting by Katherine Gray and Jamie […]