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tourism@putnamcounty.org
Formed in 1848, Putnam County was named after General
Israel Putnam, a Revolutionary War hero. Much of the land here was surveyed by
George Washington and while we remain very proud of our rich history, we also are a
progressive county with much to offer our visitors.
- Civil War Reenactment Weekend
- March 28 - 30, 2008
- Held at Valley Park, Hurricane.
Reenactors will commemorate the skirmish at Hurricane Bridge and
the Scary Creek skirmish. Crafts, Sutlers, Storytelling,
Night Firing, Parade Drills, Ladies Tea, Historical Lantern Tour
and Military Dance. Contact Linda Bush or Helen Shinn (304)-562-0518,
Putnam County Visitors Bureau.
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- Lodging and local information is available on this site.
May
BUFFALO
HERITAGE DAY
May 19-20, 2007
Re-enactors portray the living history of the town and have a recruiting camp, drills,
flag raising ceremony, craft demonstrations, and attend church services as the soldiers of
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 September
LIVING HISTORY TRAIL
26-28 Student Days
29-30 Public Days
Sponsored by Mary Ingles Trail Association with cooperation from Putnam County Parks and Visitors Bureau.
Living history trail commemorates the capture, captivity and escape of Mary Draper
Ingles in 1755 and life of the Frontier from 1755 to 1783. |
November/December
ARTS & CRAFTS
Local artisans display their wares at several different towns throughout Putnam County
during this festive time of year...just in time for holiday gift giving!
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| Yuletide in the
Park - Visit Valley Park in Hurricane for this unique and old fashioned
celebration. Animated displays, horse drawn wagon rides,
caroling. Santa visits and lots of activities for all ages
to enjoy. Contact Linda Bush, Putnam County Visitors Bureau
304-562-0518.
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Click here for the Putnam County Calendar of Events |
For more information on exact dates and locations,
please call (304) 562-0518 Monday through Friday.
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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tourism@putnamcounty.org
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