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08/05/2023

On Sunday, August 13, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. the annual “Tribute to Bricktop” concert returns to the Alderson Memorial Bridge with Susanna Robinson leading

03/24/2023

The Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society has released a publication that uses the Greenbrier County, West Virginia town of Alderson to illustrate the signif

02/10/2023

There’s so much history in our little town. Thank you Greenbrier Historical Society & North House Museum society.

For the next featured town in our photo series, we have chosen Alderson!

Our first Alderson photo shows the Alderson Academy (also known as the Alderson Baptist Academy) in 1908. The Academy, which was a secondary school, opened its doors in the fall of 1901, holding its first graduation in June of 1903. According to "History Of Education In West Virginia" (Charleston: The Tribune Printing Company, 1904), over 100 boys and girls enrolled in the school's first session.

Despite initial success, the West Virginia Baptist General Association took over the school in 1911 due to growing financial and enrollment instability. This was largely a result of the rising number of free public high schools. To combat this, the school added two-year college level courses, changing its name to the Alderson Junior College in 1918.

In 1924, the four-story brick building most of us know and recognize as the old school was completed. However, after many transitional years, including a merger with Broaddus College in 1931 and the use of the property as a rental facility in the 1990s, the building was finally abandoned before the turn of the century.

01/20/2023

NEW AND IN STOCK

Now shipping five days per week, we offer Thomas W. Dixon, Jr.'s labor of love: CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY IN ALDERSON, WEST VIRGINIA.

This 50-page book is dedicated to the history of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway in the Town of Alderson, West Virginia. Not only is this publication Mr. Dixon's nostalgic remembrance of the Chesapeake & Ohio and the C&O Historical Society’s original “hometown,” but this title also details examples of how railroads effected small towns in America. For example, thanks to the railroad, citizens of Alderson could have a New York newspaper the day after it was published, fresh meat from Chicago in two days, and fruit from Florida, only days after being picked.

The wider context of this book helps to explain the theory that railroads were the “metropolitan corridor.” This means that even the smallest communities were linked by means of the railroad and telegraph to the outside world, making them part of the “American Metropolis.”

For more information or to order now, please visit https://chessieshop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=74_118&products_id=4030.




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12/28/2022

Due to Saturday’s forecast, our New Year Celebration has been postponed to the following Saturday. Please spread the word!!!

Join us Saturday January 7th 9pm for our Annual New Year Fireworks Display!! Fireworks can be viewed best from the Alderson Memorial Bridge. 🎉🎉🎉

Thank you to Alderson Fire Department, the Town of Alderson, and Alderson Main Street for making this happen.

*Weather Permitting. We will post updates to this page if the forecast changes*

12/07/2022

There WILL be "Drive under the Lights" this Friday, Dec 9 and Saturday, Dec 10 from 6-8. On Friday, it will be hosted by "God's Way Home" a residential program for those in recovery. On Saturday, it will be hosted by the "Southern Elite Gymnastics Boosters." Young ladies from Alderson are part of this group. Please support them with a donation and enjoy a slow drive under the lights of the Alderson Memorial Bridge.

12/04/2022

Christmas in Alderson officially kicked off last night with the Christmas Parade and Santa at the firehouse, but the festivities continue throughout this weekend. Today and tomorrow there's the annual Christmas Bazaar at the Methodist Church AND Model Train Show at the Historic Depot just down the street from us. Shops and cafes are open today - including us! So even though it's dreary, you have festive things to do indoors. Come on out and enjoy!

12/02/2022

A holiday card from the Artisans Gallery! Please stop by the gallery and make your own photo greeting with our hand painted nutcrackers! Located beside the Alderson Memorial Bridge.
Please post your photos here!

11/25/2022

!!!! Decorating Day rescheduled due to forecast !!!
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11/21/2022

❄️ Gem of the Hills Christmas 2022 ❄️

Share with a friend, invite your family, it’s going to be a great holiday season in Alderson WV 🎉

Thank you to our generous sponsorsTown of Alderson, West Virginiaia
Alderson Main Street
Parade Sponsor B&E Tire & Repair
Alderson Volunteer Fire DepartmenLantz Funeral Homeme
Reed’s HVAC & Refrigeration LLCJennifer Gilkersonon, Coldwell BankeGreenbrier Valley DyeseRobert C Byrd CliniciHugh Harris Insurance Agencycy
Alderson Medical CenterRainelle Medical CentereBobcat of BeckleyeCity National BanknThe Ford Law Firm PLLCLCaring Acres Farmrm

11/19/2022

Just a short drive from Alderson, the Blue Sulphur Springhouse is a sight to see. It is newly restored and looks stunning! For now you can enjoy the view from the road.

11/15/2022

❄️ Sponsorship Opportunities ❄️

Help us bring Christmas joy to Alderson 🎉

Cash or Check only, reach out to Sheena Pendley to pickup sponsorship $$.

11/15/2022

11/09/2022

10/14/2022

Just a signal boost about this wonderful event happening on Saturday October 15 in Alderson. There will be all kinds of things going on in town from 10-3, THEN a fantastic dinner will be prepared and served by the vendors of the Alderson Farmers Market. Dinner is 3-6. Hope to see you there!!

09/18/2022

Mark your calendars for October 15th!!!
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08/27/2022

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