This is a great opportunity to explore Arthurdale and the New Deal Homestead Museum.
New Exhibits
Forge
Check out blacksmith demonstrations in the Forge
The MCCA Metal Forge housed the blacksmithing and pewter works. This photos shows the building in the 1930s. Today the Forge is still a working blacksmith shop. Local blacksmiths from the Appalachian Blacksmith Association will hold demonstrations throughout the New Deal Festival.
ESSO Service Station
Visit the restored Esso Service Station
The co-op Esso Service Station was one of the few businesses that survived the federal liquidation. The inside of the restored Esso Station contains artifacts including original auto repair equipment, candy and tobacco displays, soda cooler, and cash register.
Administration Building
The Administration Building houses the bulk of Arthurdale Heritage's collection.
The Administration Building served as local headquarters for the federal government during its control of Arthurdale. Today the building is the New Deal Homestead Museum’s main building. It houses the bulk of AHI’s artifacts, exhibits, and archives.
The Administration Building will be open to guests at the New Deal Festival.
E-15 Homestead
Wagner Homestead E-15
Homestead E-15 is AHIs restored homestead house. This house is a Wagner-style house and was part of the second phase of houses built in Arthurdale. The house houses AHIs Stockdale Collection of original Arthurdale furniture. It also contains authentic décor and fixtures donated by original homesteaders and their descendants.
Center Hall
Historic Center Hall
Center Hall is the focal point of Arthurdale and the New Deal Homestead Museum. This building was originally built as a church in the 1850s in nearby Masontown. The building was disassembled and reassembled to serve as a community center for Arthurdale. Center Hall served as a room for dinners, dances, and meetings. The is still regularly utilized by AHI and community members for the same purposes and features a modern kitchen and HVAC system.