Goldenseal

In our Fall anniversary issue, we feature four then-and-now articles for our readers. A fascinating article from Fall of 1994 “Bee Tree: On the Trail of Wild Honey”, followed by a look at some current beekeepers in the state; a moving piece by Cody Burdette, “Home to Swandale” from Spring of 1992, followed by further reminiscences of the same author in “Whistles on the Wind”; We revisit the “Harpers Ferry Ghost Walk” in a reprint from Fall of 2001 followed by an update on the ghost tour today by Carl Feather; lastly we have a reprint from Fall of 1991, featuring Braxton County basket maker Clyde Case, followed by an interview with Jefferson County basket maker Anne Bowers.

In amongst these then-and-now features, you will find the usual sampling of articles that GOLDENSEAL has come to be known for—an article from our State Folklorist Jennie Williams, Reflections on Contemporary Art; memories of growing up in French Creek from Charles M. Morrison; a Tribute to our hard working farmers from Candy Thompson; a look a the life and accomplishments of Joan Browning by Barbara Howe; an Essay from Dana Pastro recounting memories of her grandparents on Muddy Creek Mountain in Greenbrier County; an interview with giant pumpkin growers--the Rodebaughs of Nicholas County; and another West Virginia Back Roads from Carl Feather, featuring the Harpers Ferry John Brown Wax Museum.

The cover photo was taken by Steve Brightwell. We hope you enjoy this issue! To purchase your own copy, or subscribe to the magazine you can visit wvculture.org/goldenseal or give us a call at the office 304-558-0220.