History A Helping Hand from the Summer of 1873 M Gwinn, February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 “I am hard up for money By so doing you will Much oblige Your Friend” Well hello there! I was just rooting through some old papers in the back of the archive and I found something special I wanted to show you. It’s a tiny little note from July 28th,… Continue Reading
History A Message Sent in Haste: A Glimpse into the Gwin Family History M Gwinn, January 1, 2026February 17, 2026 “I have not time to write for the trane is Expected hear now” Well hello, neighbors! It is a real treat to share this with you today. I was just sorting through some old papers when I came across a small piece of the past that really stopped me in… Continue Reading
History A Race Against Time in Fayette County: A Glimpse into Our Shared Past M Gwinn, December 27, 2025 “It is really of importance that you go at once, as I understand that other parties are trying to get the land from Dicks heirs.” Gather ’round, friends, because I’ve found something truly special tucked away in our archives. It’s a handwritten letter from way back in 1873, penned right… Continue Reading
History A Christmas Eve Tussle in Fayette County M Gwinn, December 27, 2025 “He has imployed Caperton & Patton and we must be ready to give him the best we have gat in the Shop.” Well now, come on in and sit a spell. I’ve found something special for us to look at today—a little slice of life from just two days before… Continue Reading
History A Little Piece of Home from 1873: J.H. Gwinup’s Snowy News M Gwinn, December 27, 2025 “Winter has Commenced too Soon for the Farmers as there is but little Corn Cribed Yet” Gather ’round, friends, because I’ve found something truly special tucked away in our archives. It’s a letter written way back on November 16, 1873, by a fellow named J.H. Gwinup. Holding it in your… Continue Reading
History A Healing Note from the Old White M Gwinn, December 27, 2025February 15, 2026 “Keep the legs as much as possible raised on a line with the body and this is especially necessary until the bandage has been applied for a few days —” Pull up a chair and let me share a little treasure I found while sorting through the old papers from… Continue Reading
History A Dusty Debt and a Neighborly Note: A Treasure from 1873 M Gwinn, December 27, 2025January 21, 2026 “We Do not wish to put cost on any one But we are orderd to collect By the shortest way” Pull up a chair, friends, because I’ve come across a real gem in our local archives. It is a humble piece of cream-colored paper, lined and gently yellowed by the… Continue Reading
History A Helping Hand at Mouth Greenbrier M Gwinn, December 27, 2025February 1, 2026 “You will confer a great favor if you will furnish it, and at Raleigh County court I will repay you, or before if I see you” Well now, pull up a chair and let me show you a little piece of our local history that just warms the heart. It’s… Continue Reading