28-05-2025
City of Beckley to unveil historical marker as part of Founder's Day celebration
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS)- Each spring, Raleigh County residents have the opportunity to connect with Beckley's origins, which date all the way back to 1838. The annual Founder's Day event brings the past to life through historical re-enactors, traditional craft vendors, and guided tours of the historic Wildwood House.
This year's event will reveal a special connection between the city and the Civil War through a brand-new partnership between the City of Beckley and the Civil War Trails organization.'We are now officially on the Civil War Trail, and we're really excited about that,' said Parks and Recreation Director with the City of Beckley, Leslie Baker. 'We will be unveiling that and talking about the small part that Beckley had in the Civil War.'
Raleigh County Historical Society President, Rebecca Graham said the community's appreciation for seeing the history of their area brought to life is what keeps the event coming back year after year.
The Raleigh County Historical Society and City of Beckley Parks and Recreation Department will host this year's Founder's Day event on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the historic Wildwood House Museum on South Kanawha Street across from the Memorial Baptist Church.
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