Craig County http://craigcountyva.gov Government & Tourism Portal Mon, 14 May 2012 16:36:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 The Ribbon was Cut!! http://craigcountyva.gov/2012/the-ribbon-was-cut/ http://craigcountyva.gov/2012/the-ribbon-was-cut/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:21:19 +0000 Diane Givens http://craigcountyva.gov/?p=578 Great time Saturday morning, thanks to hard work from Suzanne and Lisa, along with lots of sunshine.  Also—- hotdogs, bicycles, a new dogwood tree, some RR history, politicians, balloons, cameras flashing.

Now, let’s everyone get out and use this wonderful trail!  Remember to take your trash with you and relay any problems to Richard & Suzanne at 864-5010.

]]> http://craigcountyva.gov/2012/the-ribbon-was-cut/feed/ 0 Civil War Scanning Event– time changed to 1 – 5:00 http://craigcountyva.gov/2012/civil-war-scanning-event-time-changed-to-1-500/ http://craigcountyva.gov/2012/civil-war-scanning-event-time-changed-to-1-500/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:55:40 +0000 Diane Givens http://craigcountyva.gov/?p=563 This Friday, Glenn Smith from the Library of Virginia will be at the Old Brick Hotel to scan Civil War era documents.  Because he needs to be in Danville for a similar event on Saturday AM, we are altering our schedule and asking you to come to the hotel before 5:00.  Please help spread the word and if there is any problem, call Diane at 864-5004.  We will try to accomodate everyone.

This is a great opportunity to preserve material that is fragile and deteriorating.  It is also a means to make our local history available to Civil War scholars all over the world.

Remember what Glenn is looking for is original 2-D items from approximately 1859-1867, military, civilian, from any locality.  You will leave with your document and instructions on how to access it digitally on the Library’s website.

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Sherri & Therese at WAEL

On April 2, 2012 Therese Squires, Oil-Painter extradrodinaire, became Craig’s first stop on Virginia’s Western Highlands Artisan Trail. Others signed up after her, many went home thinking about it, and Sherri Smith was way-excited about the people and places she encountered on her whirl-wind visit.  Sherri is the Executive Director of the Virginia Artisans Center, which is about highlighting the craft industry of the state and creating a network for like-minded artists and farmers to grow and succeed.

The Toursism Commission wishes to thank the following for making the day a huge success:

The Depot Lodge — Jeremy, Cheryl and Mikell
Huffman House B & B — Carol & Ron
Wilderness Adventure — Colonel and Julia
Craig County Historical Society — Opal
Black Diamond Ranch — Steve

 

 

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