Region 6 - West Virginia Department of Commerce

WEBSITE: www.narr.comSERVICES: commercial kitchen for catering; craft services;skiing/ski instruction (alpine, Nordic, telemark, snowboard);errand services; shuttle services and transportation equipment(buses, flatbed trailers, covered flatbeds, vans, flatbed buses);hand-held, two-way radios; drivers (commercially certified);location managers and scouts for outdoor adventures; guideservices (rafting, fishing (spin cast and fly), kayaking); highlytrained in safety management and swiftwater rescue• STATE FAIR OF WEST VIRGINIAUS Route 219 SouthFairlea, WV 24902Region 4, Greenbrier CountyCONTACT: Mike AlkireDAY: 304-645-1090FAX: 304-645-6660EMAIL: publicrelations@statefairofwv.comWEBSITE: www.statefairofwv.comDESCRIPTION: parking and camping area consisting of 150acres; indoor and outdoor conference and activity areasCoal Mining Towns / Sets(Please note that the FIlm Office has images of coal miningtowns in its locations library. The listings below are valuableresources as well.)• BECKLEY EXHIBITION COAL MINEP.O. Box 2514Beckley WV 25801Region 4, Raleigh CountyMAIN: 304-256-1747FAX: 304-256-1798EMAIL: info@beckleymine.comWEBSITE: www.beckleymine.comFACILITIES: New River Park includes underground exhibitioncoal mine; above ground historical coal camp; campground;pool; Coal Camp School; Coal Camp Church; Miners Shanty;Miners House; Gift Shop; Youth Museum of Southern WestVirginia; picnic shelters; baseball field; basketball court; tenniscourt; fitness trail; exhibitsDESCRIPTION: Open April 1 through November 1, and listedon the National Register of Historic Places, the mine offers arealistic look at coal mining in the early 20th century. Traveling1500 feet beneath New River Park, passengers are carriedalong track in authentic “man cars” from the mine entrance intoold working sections. Exhibits throughout explore the history oflow-seam coal mining from hand-loading days into era ofmodern mechanization. The Coal Camp includes the restoredCoal Company House, Superintendent’s Home, PembertonCoal Camp Church, and Helen Coal Camp School.• COAL HERITAGE HIGHWAY AUTHORITY104 Wilson StreetBeckley, WV 25801Region 4, Fayette, Raleigh, Wyoming, Mercer, McDowellCountiesCONTACT: Christy BaileyMAIN: 304-256-6941FAX: 304-256-6994EMAIL: ccbailey@ntelos.netDESCRIPTION: The Coal Heritage Trail winds through over 100miles of scenic industrial heritage related to coal mining. Alongthe Coal Heritage Trail are remnants of distinctive culture ofcompany towns, railroads, industrial sites, company stores,and magnificent owners’ and superintendents’ homes nestledwithin the rugged mountains. Small commercial districts andtowns with unique architecture are located throughout theregion.General Attractions /Recreation(Note: The listings below represent a very small portion of theactivities available in West Virginia. The Film Office canprovide additional listings for each region upon request.)• A-1 EXTREME EXPEDITIONSP.O. Box 9Lansing, WV 25862Region 4, Fayette CountyCONTACT: Heather Johnson, PresidentDAY: 304-574-2827 or 800-463-9873FAX: 304-574-2834EMAIL: heather@goextreme.comWEBSITE: www.goextreme.comSERVICES: explore the regional highlights with ExtremeExpeditions as the host for adventures and excursions• ADALAND MANSIONP.O. Box 74Philippi, WV 26416Region 6, Barbour CountyMAIN: 304-457-1587 or 304-457-2415EMAIL: info@adaland.orgWEBSITE: www.adaland.orgFACILITIES: mansion house; gardens; barn with HeritageCenter and gift shopDESCRIPTION: Stately brick home on the National Register ofHistoric Places built in 1870 and set against rolling hills, themansion house and the barn have been restored with greatattention to authenticity for the period. The surrounding area isrich in Civil War history with the first land battle of the warfought in Philippi in June 1861. Tours available.• AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSIC HALLRoute 1, Box 2-ALewisburg, WV 24901Region 4, Greenbrier CountyMAIN: 304-645-3928• APPALACHIAN POWER PARK601 Morris Street Suite 201Charleston, WV 25301Region 3, Kanawha County195