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"Riverview/Cook Cemetery Comes Alive!" on Saturday, September 29, 2007, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the 1300 Block of Juliana Street.
Walk with us into the past and meet ten of West Virginia's and Parkersburg's former residents.
Current residents of the Historic District in period dress will "come alive" and speak to tour-goers about their lives in early Parkersburg. Among those being portrayed are Judge John Jay Jackson, Captain George Deming, Henry Logan, Col. Wellington Vrooman and Narcissa Neal Vrooman, Clara Lavassor Diss Debar (Wife of Joseph H. Dis Debar), James A. Wetherall, Henry & Ann Dils, and Elizabeth A. Cook.
There will be an exhibit at the Art Center of works of Joseph H. Diss Debar, creator of the West Virginia State Seal.
The cost for the presentation and refreshments is $10.00 for adults. Children under 10, with an adult, are free.
A DVD of the presentation will be available for $5.00. All proceeds will go toward improvements to the Cemetery and Julia-Ann Square Historic District.
Tickets may be purchased by calling 304-422-9861. Tour guests may park at the First Presbyterian Church, 1341 Juliana Street, Parkersburg.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Very Special Arts Festival

For students with disabilities.
Presented by ARTSBRIDGE and WVU-P. Takes place at WVU's Parkersburg Campus.
Performances and hands-on arts activities.
No admission fee.
Tues. 9:30 AM-2:00

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Blennerhassett Island - Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show

3rd Annual Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show
Area quilters are invited to display quilts and wall hangings. Prizes for "Best of Show" and "People's Choice" provided by WesBanco. Limit of two (2) entries per person in separate categories. Quilt entries will be accepted march 14 & 15

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West Virginia Honey Festival

27th Annual celebration of the honey bee to highlight her products and educate and entertain the whole family.
Dates: August 25th, 26th, 2007
Location: Wood County, City Park, Parkersburg, WV
Fees/Admission: $2.00 adults and $1.00 children
NO fee for parking.

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