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NEWS RELEASE April 26, 2020

Founded    in    1963,    the    Greenbrier    Historical    Society    is    dedicated    to    community    enrichment    through education   and   preservation   of   the   history   and   culture   of   the   Greenbrier   Valley.   The   Greenbrier   Historical Society   is   a   regional   organization   that   serves   the   West   Virginia   counties   of   Greenbrier,   Monroe,   Summers, and Pocahontas.

VIRTUAL HISTORY AT GHS The   last   two   months   have   been   a   time   of   uncertainty   and   upheaval.   The   Greenbrier   Historical   Society (GHS)   has   a   special   appreciation   for   reflection   and   the   perspective   of   all   the   challenges   this   valley   has faced   over   recorded   time.   From   the   earliest   European   settlers   west   of   the   Appalachians   to   the   dark shadow   of   the   Cold   War,   this   Valley   has   been   witness   to   all   of   the   nation’s   collective   experiences.   Today’s challenges   presented   by   COVID--19   are   no   exception   to   that   early   legacy   of   defeating   adversity,   of   hard work,   of   overcoming   obstacles   to   make   a   home   here   in   the   Greenbrier   Valley.   GHS   is   certain   we   will   pass through these times as we have before and be a stronger people for it. While   the   North   House   Museum   closed   abruptly   and   all   Spring   events   were   canceled,   staff   are   continuing to   work   hard   to   create   new   resources   for   learning,   virtual   experiences,   and   memory   sharing.   GHS   is   open today,   virtually.   The   website   has   been   updated   to   include   tours   of   exhibits   and   staff   are   active   daily   on social   media   continuing   to   work   toward   our   mission   to   “share   the   diverse   history   and   culture   of   the Greenbrier Valley.” GHS   is   a   nonprofit   organization   and   relies   on   generous   donors,   foundations,   and   grants   for   funding.        President    Gordon    Campbell    said,    “With    the    museum    closed    and    public    events    canceled,    we    have refocused   our   efforts   to   continue   to   serve   people,   but   we   can   only   do   that   with   the   generous   ongoing support of people who care. So, here is our invitation to you: Visit the virtual museum: www.greenbrierhistorical.org Share the resource links to learn more about our past Be an active participant in our social media. Like, share, comment with your thoughts.” In   addition,   GHS   is   offering   a   special   of   20%   off   a   membership   to   all   those   who   have   not   been   members before.    Membership    information    is    available    and    payment    can    be    made    through    the    web    site    at greenbrierhistorical.org .  Campbell   continued,   “We   are   looking   forward   to   the   back   half   of   the   year,   back   in   full   swing,   back   to   the business   of   sharing   our   history.   We   have   plenty   of   exciting   things   planned   to   include:   a   new   African American   History   walking   tour   of   Lewisburg,   the   celebration   of   the   200th   birthday   of   the   North   House,   and our Stellar Evening gala that kicks off the holiday season here in Lewisburg.”