Tourism Tuesday: Celebrating Local Art and History in Clarke County
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In this episode, host Janet Michael welcomes Nathan Stalvey, the Director of the Clarke County Historical Association, for a special Tourism Tuesday Berryville/ Clarke County edition.
The conversation revolves around the upcoming 'Art at the Mill' event and other significant projects by the association. Nathan shares exciting details about the 'Art at the Mill' event, including the massive undertaking of organizing it, the large number of artists participating, and the variety of artworks displayed. The event is scheduled to run from September 21st to October 6th, with flexible visiting hours and opportunities for visitors to meet the artists. Nathan also highlights the diversity of artwork ranging from oils, pastels, and watercolors to sculptures and woodturning.
The second segment discusses CCHA’s initiatives, notably the Mill dam project. Nathan provides an update on the fundraising efforts, partnerships, and the significant preparations involved in preserving the historical mill dam.
Janet and Nathan also touch on the upcoming talk by archivist Melanie Garvey about the post-Civil War Reconstruction era in Clarke County, emphasizing its importance and the unique insights derived from letters, diaries, and newspapers of that time.
Learn more on their website: https://www.clarkehistory.org/
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