Seneca Rocks Discovery Center Activities for 2007

Shaver's Mountain Ramblers
The Discovery Center is proud once again to present traditional Appalachian artisans and crafts people demonstrating their arts and skills on weekends throughout the summer season. Demonstrations began on Memorial weekend and generally go to Labor Day weekend. This year demonstrations will extend into the fall color season. In addition to the artisan demonstrations, there will be traditional mountain music on Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
Alan Miller
Sites Homestead, located nearby, is normally open Memorial Day to Labor Day on Thursday through Sunday for tours of the house and heritage gardens. Please verify a specific event or activity
with the Center at (304) 567-2827.
This is an active calendar that will be updated throughout the season. Circumstances may necessitate a change in the scheduled activities listed below.

KEY:
SRDC - Seneca Rocks Discovery Center
SH - Sites Homestead
OL - Overlook

Program Descriptions:
Appalachian Music - The music of the mountains comes in many forms, and on Saturday afternoons at 1:00 p.m., we showcase the music in the Discovery Center. Feel free to stay for a minute. . . or an hour. The concerts are free.
Cliff-scaling Soldiers of West Virginia - As World War II raged in Europe, the army brought soldiers here to learn how to climb rock, pack horses and fire artillery. This 20-minute DVD tells the story of the West Virginia Maneuvers. Shown in the Discovery Center Auditorium.
Climbing Seneca - Each year climbers from around the world travel to Seneca Rocks to test their skills. Discover why this rock is so dear to climbers and how they attempt to meet its challenges safely.
Heritage Craft Demonstrations - Each week crafters and artists demonstrate their skills at the Discovery Center. Please note that dates are subject to change. Contact the Discovery Center in advance if you are planning your trip to see a particular demonstration.
Kids Only: The Flower Floor Challenge - Come to the Discovery Center Children's Area on Sunday mornings between 10:00 and 11:30 and try to label the parts of our giant "floor flower." If a youth beats the clock, he or she will win a prize. Participants must bring an adult, but the adult doesn't get to play!
Meet a Snake - Meet some of West Virginia's scaly inhabitants in the Children's Area. All of our snakes are non-venomous.
 Short Talks - These 10- to-15-minute presentations are held on the patio.
 Stories in the Rocks - Something about Seneca Rocks inspires the imagination. Some people have seen Indian maidens; others find the faces of presidents. Let us introduce you to the legends and faces of the rocks.
JUNE
Music 1 p.m.
Art and Craft Demos 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Summer Program 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
2 Saturday Shavers Mountain Ramblers Lori Haldeman, Pottery • Mary Ann Honcherik, Photography • Anne Craven, Fiber Artist and Spinner  
3 Sunday
[no event scheduled]
 Lori Haldeman, Potter • Anne Craven, Fiber Artist and Spinner  
9 Saturday The Misfits with Art Thompson John Ferguson, Stained Glass • Titi Ferguson, Watercolor Artist  
10 Sunday
[no event scheduled]
 John Ferguson, Stained Glass • Titi Ferguson, Watercolor Artist  
JULY
Music 1 p.m.
Heritage Craft Demos 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Summer Program 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
7 Saturday Carrie and Michael Kline Mary Ann Honcharik, Nature Photography • James Eaves, White Oak Basketry • Gary Robinson, Broom Making 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Naturalist on the Rock - OL
2:00 & 3:00 p.m. Short talk: Climbing Seneca - SRDC
4:00 p.m. Cliff-scaling Soldiers of West Virginia - SRDC

Special Event
Independence Day Celebration • Saturday 7 July 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. • SH •
Experience a pioneer gathering of neighbors to celebrate the birthday of our country at the Sites Homestead. Food will be cooked over the open fire; music will be shared; old time activities and crafts will fill the time. Please come and celebrate with us!
8 Sunday
[no event scheduled]
 Mary Ann Honcharik, Nature Photography • James Eaves, White Oak Basketry 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Naturalist on the Rock - OL
10:00 -11:30 a.m. - Kids only: "Floor Flower Challenge" - SRDC
2:00 p.m. Meet a Snake - SRDC
3:00 p.m. Short talk: Stories in the Rocks - SRDC
4:00 p.m.- Cliff-Scaling Soldiers of West Virginia - SRDC
14 Saturday "Senior Moments " Frank Ceravalo, Nature Photography • Almar Creations, White Oak and Rattan Basketry
 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Naturalist on the Rock - OL
2:00 & 3:00 p.m. Short talk: Climbing Seneca - SRDC
4:00 p.m. Cliff-scaling Soldiers of West Virginia - SRDC

Special Event
Songs and Stories • Saturday 14 July 1 - 4 p.m. • SH •
Dave Savage from Ohio will be visiting the Sites Homestead twice this summer to share music of the 1800s on lap dulcimer and autoharp. Dave has wonderful stories to share about the songs and about the times. Don't miss his visits.
15 Sunday
[no event scheduled]
 Frank Ceravalo, Nature Photography • Almar Creations, White Oak and Rattan Basketry
 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Naturalist on the Rock - OL
10:00 -11:30 a.m. - Kids only: "Floor Flower Challenge" - SRDC
2:00 p.m. Meet a Snake - SRDC
3:00 p.m. Short talk: Stories in the Rocks - SRDC
4:00 p.m.- Cliff-Scaling Soldiers of West Virginia - SRDC
21 Saturday "Falling Branch Harmonies" Anne Beardslee, Pine Needle Basketry •
John Ferguson, Stained Glass • Titi Ferguson, Watercolor Artist
 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Naturalist on the Rock - OL
2:00 & 3:00 p.m. Short talk: Climbing Seneca - SRDC
4:00 p.m. Cliff-scaling Soldiers of West Virginia - SRDC

Special Event
Quilting Bee • Saturday 21 July 1 to 4 p.m. • SH • The Log Cabin Quilters of Elkins, WV and friends will be quilting under the trees at the Sites Homestead, working on a 9-patch pattern quilt set up on an old heirloom quilting frame. This was a popular way for women to socialize in the 1800s while getting practical tasks done. Please join us to experience a sense of days-gone-by. You can even do a stitch or two on the quilt. No experience necessary! Music and refreshments will be "stitched" into the afternoon.
22 Sunday
[no event scheduled]
 Anne Beardslee, Pine Needle Basketry •
John Ferguson, Stained Glass • Titi Ferguson, Watercolor Artist
 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Naturalist on the Rock - OL
10:00 -11:30 a.m. - Kids only: "Floor Flower Challenge" - SRDC
2:00 p.m. Meet a Snake - SRDC
3:00 p.m. Short talk: Stories in the Rocks - SRDC
4:00 p.m.- Cliff-Scaling Soldiers of West Virginia - SRDC
28 Saturday "New Creek Station" Gary Robinson, Broom Making • Rita Kickert, Pottery • Betsy Viola, Wool Spinning 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Naturalist on the Rock - OL
2:00 & 3:00 p.m. Short talk: Climbing Seneca - SRDC
4:00 p.m. Cliff-scaling Soldiers of West Virginia - SRDC

Special Event
Songs and Stories Saturday 28 July 1 - 4 p.m. • SH •
Dave Savage from Ohio will be visiting the Sites Homestead twice this summer to share music of the 1800's on lap dulcimer and autoharp. Dave has wonderful stories to share about the songs and about the times. Don't miss his visits.
29 Sunday
[no event scheduled]
[no event scheduled]
 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Naturalist on the Rock - OL
10:00 -11:30 a.m. - Kids only: "Floor Flower Challenge" - SRDC
2:00 p.m. Meet a Snake - SRDC
3:00 p.m. Short talk: Stories in the Rocks - SRDC
4:00 p.m.- Cliff-Scaling Soldiers of West Virginia - SRDC
AUGUST
Music 1 p.m.
Art and Craft Demos 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Summer Program 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
4 Saturday "Blackwater Junction" James Eaves, White Oak Basketry 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Naturalist on the Rock - OL
2:00 & 3:00 p.m. Short talk: Climbing Seneca - SRDC
4:00 p.m. Cliff-scaling Soldiers of West Virginia - SRDC

Special Event
 Soap Making • Saturday 4 August 1 - 4 p.m. • SH •
Joan Jackson, longtime artist specializing in old fashioned crafts, joins us to demonstrate the making of lye soap over the open fire at the Sites Homestead. Pioneers had to make their own soap for washing clothes and bodies! For children there will be washboards and tubs to try out the old washing techniques.
5 Sunday
[no event scheduled]
[no event scheduled]
 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Naturalist on the Rock - OL
10:00 -11:30 a.m. - Kids only: "Floor Flower Challenge" - SRDC
2:00 p.m. Meet a Snake - SRDC
3:00 p.m. Short talk: Stories in the Rocks - SRDC
4:00 p.m.- Cliff-Scaling Soldiers of West Virginia - SRDC
11 Saturday "Variety Pack" Lori Haldeman, Pottery 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Naturalist on the Rock - OL
2:00 & 3:00 p.m. Short talk: Climbing Seneca - SRDC
4:00 p.m. Cliff-scaling Soldiers of West Virginia - SRDC
12 Sunday
[no event scheduled]
 Lori Haldeman, Pottery • Eddie Fletcher, Wood Carving 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Naturalist on the Rock - OL
10:00 -11:30 a.m. - Kids only: "Floor Flower Challenge" - SRDC
2:00 p.m. Meet a Snake - SRDC
3:00 p.m. Short talk: Stories in the Rocks - SRDC
4:00 p.m.- Cliff-Scaling Soldiers of West Virginia - SRDC
17 Friday   • John Ferguson, Stained Glass • Titi Ferguson, Watercolor Artist  
18 Saturday Jay Lockman Rita Kickert, Pottery • Anne Beardslee, Pine Needle Basketry • John Ferguson, Stained Glass • Titi Ferguson, Watercolor Artist 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Naturalist on the Rock - OL
2:00 & 3:00 p.m. Short talk: Climbing Seneca - SRDC

Special Event
 High Country Images • Saturday 18 August 3 p.m. • SRCD •
It took noted nature photographer Kent Mason more than ten years to shoot the photographs for this twenty-minute multimedia presentation. His images will take you on a visual tour of Dolly Sods, Spruce Knob, Smoke Hole Canyon, Otter Creek Wilderness and the Canaan Valley. Presentation will be in the Discovery Center Auditorium.
19 Sunday
[no event scheduled]
 Anne Beardslee, Pine Needle Basketry
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Naturalist on the Rock - OL
10:00 -11:30 a.m. - Kids only: "Floor Flower Challenge" - SRDC
2:00 p.m. Meet a Snake - SRDC
3:00 p.m. Short talk: Stories in the Rocks - SRDC
4:00 p.m.- Cliff-Scaling Soldiers of West Virginia - SRDC
25 Saturday "Highland Grass" Mary Ann Honcharik, Nature Photography •
Gary Robinson, Broom Making 		10:00 -11:30 a.m. Naturalist on the Rock - OL
2:00 & 3:00 p.m. Short talk: Climbing Seneca - SRDC
4:00 p.m. Cliff-scaling Soldiers of West Virginia - SRDC
26 Sunday
[no event scheduled]
[no event scheduled]
 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Naturalist on the Rock - OL
10:00 -11:30 a.m. - Kids only: "Floor Flower Challenge" - SRDC
2:00 p.m. Meet a Snake - SRDC
3:00 p.m. Short talk: Stories in the Rocks - SRDC
4:00 p.m. Cliff-Scaling Soldiers of West Virginia - SRDC
SEPTEMBER
Music 1 p.m.
Art and Craft Demos 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Summer Program 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1 Saturday Helen & Hazel Almar Creations, White Oak and Rattan Basketry • Lori Haldeman, Pottery 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Naturalist on the Rock - OL
2:00 & 3:00 p.m. Short talk: Climbing Seneca - SRDC
4:00 p.m. Cliff-scaling Soldiers of West Virginia - SRDC
2 Sunday
 Tim Seaman Almar Creations, White Oak and Rattan Basketry • Lori Haldeman, Pottery 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Naturalist on the Rock - OL
10:00 -11:30 a.m. - Kids only: "Floor Flower Challenge" - SRDC
2:00 p.m. Meet a Snake - SRDC
3:00 p.m. Short talk: Stories in the Rocks - SRDC
4:00 p.m.- Cliff-Scaling Soldiers of West Virginia - SRDC
3 Monday
[no event scheduled]
 Almar Creations, White Oak and Rattan Basketry • Lori Haldeman, Pottery
[no event scheduled]
8 Saturday
[no event scheduled]
[no event scheduled]
[no event scheduled]

Special Event
 Apple Cider Pressing • Saturday 8 September 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. • SH •
Apple juice doesn't grow on trees — but the apples do, and they are ready to press. We'll be making apple juice today at the Sites Homestead, using an old-time apple press. Come help us crank out the juice. We might even give you a sip or two.
15 Saturday
[no event scheduled]
 John Ferguson, Stained Glass • Titi Ferguson, Watercolor Artist
[no event scheduled]
22 Saturday
[no event scheduled]
 Gary Robinson, Broom Making
[no event scheduled]
29 Saturday
[no event scheduled]
 Anne Beardslee, Pine Needle Basketry
[no event scheduled]
OCTOBER
Music 1 p.m.
Art and Craft Demos 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Summer Program10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
6 Saturday
[no event scheduled]
 John Ferguson, Stained Glass • Titi Ferguson, Watercolor Artist
[no event scheduled]
7 Sunday
[no event scheduled]
 John Ferguson, Stained Glass • Titi Ferguson, Watercolor Artist
[no event scheduled]
 



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