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This Rural Life A traveling Smithsonian exhibit highlights life in rural America. SEE THIS JUST A HALF-HOUR’S DRIVE from Morgantown, Arthurdale was one of the nation’s first New Deal communities. Today’s Arthurdale understands the importance of its place in history. To help residents better connect with that history, the team at Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. will feature a traveling Smithsonian exhibit focused on the uniqueness of rural America. “Crossroads: Change in Rural America,” a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and state humanities councils nationwide, offers small towns a chance to reflect on the nation’s rural population shift and the changes that followed. “We want to involve the community in telling our story, to show how the history and present are intertwined,” said Meredith Dreistadt, head of interpretation at Arthurdale Heritage. The exhibit will visit seven locations across the state and will be housed at Arthurdale in early 2022 for roughly a month. This fall, leading up to the exhibit, Arthurdale will host screenings of Appalachian-centered films that touch on the same themes. Ann Pancake, an American fiction writer and essayist focusing on Appalachian perspectives, will lead discussions after the screenings. Also in the lead-up, an AmeriCorps member will record oral histories of marginalized voices throughout the state. The project will explore why some folks choose to leave, why others choose to stay, and how their Appalachian upbringing impacted them. “This exhibit isn’t just about presenting history, it’s about introspection,” Dreistadt says. “You’ll be involved in the exhibit—not just walking through it, but experiencing it, connecting yourself to the histories.” arthurdaleheritage.org . written by wendy holdren
➼ ANTICIPATION MAY NEVER HAVE BEEN GREATER for a game day stay in Mountaineer Country. Morgantown-bound fans can enjoy both the familiar and the new with a stay at one of these recently renovated hotels.
Hotel Morgan is a revitalized historic hotel right downtown on High Street, “the perfect balance between new and nostalgic.” Featuring a 3,200-square-foot, two-story grand ballroom with a fireplace as well as a cocktail bar and cafe, Hotel Morgan invites students, parents, and alumni to experience the 1920s-era luxury space. 127 High Street, hotelmorgan.com
Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa enjoys 500 acres of scenic views of Cheat Lake as well as two championship golf courses. Guests can dine at the full-service restaurant, Fusion, or the Legends sports bar, or find live entertainment and cocktails on the Tiki Deck. The renovated property is now part of the Trademark Collection by Wyndham. One Lakeview Drive, lakeviewresort.com
The Cranberry offers “the conveniences of home with upscale comforts” at its boutique space near Cheat Lake. This pet-friendly hotel sits 10 minutes’ drive from the Morgantown Municipal Airport and 15 minutes from downtown. Guests enjoy free hot breakfast and an onsite cafe and bar in the relaxing contemporary rustic decor. 2700 Cranberry Square, cranberrywv.com
Scholar Hotel welcomes guests to “the next best thing to on-campus housing” with 41 renovated rooms and suites. Hop on the campus transportation system—the PRT—for a quick ride to the stadium and walk to popular eateries such as Tin 202, Iron Horse Tavern, andMorgantown Brewing Company. 345 Chestnut Street, scholarhotels.com/scholar-hotel-morgantown
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