Blackwater Falls 50th Anniversary Celebration Join us in celebrating West Virginia Day Weekend with a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the dedication of Blackwater Lodge in 1957. Included in the weekend events will be a special recognition of the beginning of the West Virginia State Parks' Naturalists Programs, entertainment, activities and lots of fun for the entire family. At nearby Canaan Valley resort, WV Days Celebration will include a civil war reenactment encampment and other activities for the weekend. A can't miss event. Come and help us celebrate our first 50 years.