WV Farm Bureau Magazine May 2013 | Page 2

bytes Greenbrier Historical Society Showcases Farmhouses the Homes Tour weekend will be held there from 5-7 p.m. on June 7, 2013 and will include candle light tours of the house as well as a display and demonstration of antique carriages by Ray and Lynn Tuckwiller. Wine will be provided by local vintners, Frank and Barbara Tuckwiller of Watt’s Roost Vineyard. On June 7, 8, & 9 2013, the Greenbrier Historical Society will hold its bi-annual tour of homes in the Greenbrier Valley and will showcase, among others, two farm homes. One will be the circa 1815 home of James Jarrett (17501822). He, along with his brothers Owen, Jesse, and David, came to the Greenbrier Valley in the early 1770’s. Still standing, straight and true, on 100 acres of his original land, the Jarrett House retains most of its original materials. The current owners Margaret and David Hambrick - she a Jarrett descendent - will welcome visitors during the tour. The farm is still active and farmed by WVFB members Joe and Mary Clay, the former a Jarrett descendent. A gala reception to open 2 West Virginia Farm Bureau News Three more significant properties will be included on the tour on Saturday, June 8 and the Town of Ronceverte will be the highlight of the Sunday afternoon tour. Please contact the Greenbrier Historical Society at 304-645-3398 or info@ greenbrierhistorical.org for more information. Articles for NewsBytes must be submitted by the 15th of the month prior to publication. Time-sensitive announcements must be submitted no less than 8 weeks prior to the date of the event. Electronic submissions, including photos, are preferred. Send to [email protected].