The Yard Sale begins at 7 am in Moorefield Town Park. Spaces are $10 per table. Bring your own. No other yard sales are permitted within the town limits during Heritage Weekend.

One Train Only. Departing Saturday at 12 noon!

The ever-popular Potomac Eagle Excursion from Moorefield north through the Trough. The Trough is a narrow valley that is inaccessible except by train or via a boat or canoe on the South Branch River. Passengers will enjoy early fall foliage, bald eagles soaring over the area, and an educational narrative.

The trip is about 2 ½ hours long and departs from the loading area at the intersection of Jefferson Street and the railroad tracks in Moorefield. Free parking is available at the site.

Schedule and Prices:

Saturday morning, 11:30 am boarding, 12 noon departure. Coach seats only. Adults (13 and up) $30; Children (3 to 12), $20; Children 2 and under are free.

No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the train. Tickets are available in advance at all Welcome Centers (Cash or Check) until one hour before loading, based on availability. Tickets also can be purchased by credit card through September 22 on-line at www.heritageweekend.com or by calling the Potomac Eagle ticket office at (304) 822-7464. Purchases after September 22 will be held at will-call at the loading area.

Farm Equipment Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 5 pm. Free Event.

Antique Autos Sunday Only 10 am - 3 pm. Free Event.

Be sure and stop in to see farm equipment and automobiles from the past. Envision how crops were planted and harvested. Imagine your Grandma in the front seat of a flashy convertible. This is a fun exhibit for all ages. Volunteer farmers will bring farm equipment from both Hardy and Grant Counties. John Reel and Chris Alt combined their efforts to coordinate the auto show. Come to enjoy the tunes of past times as well.

The antique cars and farm equipment will be displayed in the parking lot of the Summit Bank. Sponsored by Summit Community Bank.

Saturday 8 am - 12 noon

To start Saturday off right, beginning at 8 am, the Mathias Ruritan Club offers pancakes and sausage topped with locally made maple syrup. Service continues until Noon.

Proceed through downtown Mathias, off of Route 259 and out Upper Cove Road to the old Mathias School. Breakfast will be served in the old cafeteria, to the right of the parking lot.

Saturday 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm

With roots that run deep, the folks of Mathias honor their heritage and history by handcrafting quilts, comforters, crochet items, candy, bread, wooden benches, bird feeders, cookware, baby clothes, jams and jellies, soap, outdoor plant stands, paintings and more. The kitchen staff serves up hamburgers, hot dogs and fries for hungry travelers. The Mathias Community Center is located on Howards Lick Road, just off of Route 259 in Mathias.

The Arkansaw community pulls together an amazing variety of activities for Heritage Weekend. Residents and visitors alike enjoy music, food and demonstrations to delight every age group. Other foods available include Turner Country Ham sandwiches, pit beef sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, chili dogs, french fries and homemade ice cream.

Saturday hours run from 9 am - 6 pm. Traditionally, the early birds take away the homemade pies, soups, apple butter and other baked goods. Wake to Remission with Dusty Lanacker will entertain beginning at 10 am. At 12 noon on Saturday Tide Spring, a gospel blue grass group, will perform.

On Sunday events start at 11 am with a special colonial worship service with General Robert E. Lee present at Zion Lutheran Church and a traditional Sunday Dinner available for the public following the service. Sunday entertainers include Annabelle Vance and her sister Jane singing Appalachian songs with Courtney Tusing on the dulcimer. At 2 pm Grass Generations from Luray, Virginia will entertain the crowd. Employing a secret known only to themselves, Arkansaw residents reproduce for Sunday’s visitors the full spectrum of delicious foods that appeared on Saturday.

Location: Arkansaw Community Center

Directions: From Corridor H exit at Baker. Turn left (from Moorefield) or right (from Wardensville), and head toward Route 29 North for 1.3 miles. Turn left onto Route 29 North for 0.8 miles. Turn left onto Arkansaw Road. Drive 0.3 miles to the Community Center, on the right.

From Mathias and other points in the Lost River Valley: Drive north on Route 259 to Baker. Turn right at A Corner Mart / BP gas station. Drive 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Route 29 North for 0.8 miles. Turn left onto Arkansaw Road. Drive 0.3 miles to the Community Center, on the right.

Open Saturday Only 8 am - 5 pm

The Town of Wardensville will host an Open House at the Wardensville Visitor Center located at 301 East Main Street. Activities include free light refreshments and a exhibit of historic photos of Wardensville. The Visitor Center is located in an old schoolhouse that once served as a railroad station.

Just outside the front door of the Visitor Center is a Civil War Trails marker which tells how Wardensville residents lived through and contributed to the War.

Saturday 8 am

The annual Run will be held on Saturday at 8 am starting in back of the Wardensville Community Center on Main Street. Registration will be 6:30 am - 7:45 am. Kick–off is scheduled for 8 am. Early registration is $15 . Military and students is $10. For additional information and an application visit www.arthurhaltermanrun.com or phone Robin Kane at 304-874-4073.

The proceeds from this event are in support of the Wardensville Scholarship fund which provides assistance for seniors at East Hardy High School. Participants and sponsors will receive the official run t-shirt and all runners will be given a certificate of completion. Awards will be distributed immediately following the completion of the run.

Saturday and Sunday. Free Event.

Reymann Memorial Farm located just north of Wardensville on Route 259 (on the left) will be open both Saturday and Sunday for tours. Free hayrides on the farm will be offered at 10 am and 2 pm on Saturday and 12:30 pm on Sunday.

Sunday Only 1 pm - 4 pm

Bring up to three hand held items and have area appraisers provide you with an estimate of their age and value. The event is Sunday only at the Wardensville Visitor Center. Appraisal Fee: $5 for each item up to a total of three. No written appraisals will be given. This event will be on a first come, first serve basis and benefits the Heritage Weekend Committee.

With the help of local sponsors, the Heritage Weekend Board has added additional signs on Main Street and Winchester Avenue to educate and entertain visitors regarding the history of the area. When there is a green flag and a sign, the house is also open with paid home tour/event ticket.

Earlier this year, the Hardy County Tour and Crafts Association awarded three grants to local community organizations as a way to distribute proceeds from the 2009 Heritage Weekend celebration. The grant recipients and the projects they will help fund are:

Town of Moorefield
Historic Higgins House window rehabilitation

Hardy County Public Library
Historic map storage cabinet.

Lost River Educational Foundation
Exhibits and seminars highlighting Native Americans who lived in the area prior to 1650.

Thank you to all who attended 2009 Heritage Weekend events and whose patronage contributed to these worthy programs.

Saturday 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday 1 - 5 pm

The Highland Star Quilters keep the Appalachian art of quilting alive and interesting with their annual outstanding colorful exhibit. The display of quilts and coverlets is a feast for the eyes. The public can vote for the People’s Choice as well as their favorites in several other categories. This year’s show features fanciful dolls of an amazing variety and styles created with cloth from the Hoffman Challenge collection. Entrance is free with a house tour/event tickets or $2.00 at the door. Children and students are admitted free.

Saturday 9 am - 7 pm and Sunday 10 am - 5 pm. Free Event.

The show has extended its hours to accommodate shoppers! The Craft Show remains a favorite stop during Heritage Weekend. Dozens of vendors from throughout the region sell handmade items running the gamut from candles and soap to woodwork and leather goods. This year’s the event will again be in the Moorefield High School at 401 North Main Street. Refreshments (both breakfast and lunch) will be provided by the Moorefield Band Boosters.

Saturday Only 9 am - 5 pm. Free Event.

This special event showcases the works of our region’s most accomplished fine artists, folk artists and craftsmen. This year, a collection of paintings by Margaret Allen, one of Hardy County’s most beloved artists, will be on view and visitors will have the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice Award. The exhibit will be open Saturday only, from 9 AM to 5 PM, in the Hardy County Public Library, located at the corner of Winchester Ave. and Main Street. Sponsored by Byers Engineering Company.

Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 5 pm. Free Event.

The Lost River Artisans Cooperative offers for sale juried Appalachian crafts by local and regional artisans in the historic Harper Barn on Route 259 in Lost River. Watch weavers, spinners, woodworkers, blacksmiths and other crafts people demonstrate their skills. Shop for unique works of art and visit Hardy County’s only museum, this year featuring an exhibit about medical procedures and advances from 1860-1960. It focuses on local doctors and their practices.