Category: Library News

For more than 11 years, Tubman repeatedly returned to the eastern shore of Maryland, rescuing 70 slaves in 13 expeditions, earning her the nickname “Moses.”

When the Civil War erupted, her underground experiences and knowledge of covert operations made her an invaluable resource to federal officers. She was a spy, nurse, scout and guide for Union troops and was the first woman to lead an armed expedition in the war, an expedition which liberated more than 700 slaves at Combahee Ferry in South Carolina.

Tubman is among character presentations offered through the West Virginia Humanities Council’s History Alive! program as a means of exploring history by interaction with noteworthy historical figures.

Historical characterization is the vehicle for this program. Humanities scholars have researched the writings, speeches and biographies of the characters they portray and whenever possible, use their original words.

Evans resides in West Virginia and is co-founder of Voices from the Earth, a non-profit arts organization. She has served as the president of the West Virginia Storytelling Guild, has been the featured vocalist and storyteller for “Peter and the Wolf” with the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra and her work, “Climbing up the Beanstalk,” was adapted for stage by director Thomas Reese and performed at the Cincinnati State Community College.”

Click here to see the article in the Parkersburg News & Sentinel.

https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2020/01/history-alive-program-coming-to-vienna-public-library/

The series is in its sixth year and is held noon-3 p.m. Fridays beginning Feb. 7 at the library. Gardening enthusiasts of all skill levels are welcome.

Past topics have included beneficial insects, kitchen garden herbs, improving garden soil and other subjects. Master Gardeners are present at each session to help answer questions.

The workshops are sponsored by the Wood County Master Gardeners, WVU Extension Service and the library. All events are free and open to the public.

Door prizes such as seed packets and herbs will be available as well as healthy refreshments.

Master Gardeners are extension volunteers trained in small-scale food production, horticulture, and gardening. Volunteers in turn share their knowledge with the community.

The Parkersburg-Wood County Public Library Arboretum, Armstrong Garden in Williamstown, Edison Arboretum and several area Community Gardens are among past projects of the Master Gardeners.

For more information, call J.J. Barrett at 304-424-1960 or jj.barrett@mail.wvu.edu.”

Click here to see the article in the Parkersburg News & Sentinel.