The Craik-Patton Holiday Open House held Dec. 7-8 featured tours, special exhibits,and cookies and refreshments. Docents led tours of the 1834 house built by James Craik, a descendant of George and Martha Washington. The second famous American family that purchased the house in 1858 was Colonel George Patton of Civil…

You’re Invited to the Second Annual Day at Dumbarton – April 29-May 1. Get to know the ins-and-outs of Dumbarton House historic house museum and your National Headquarters. This new program is designed to bring NSCDA members from around the country to their National Headquarters to explore topics related to the…

House director Nathan Jones is helping local students gear up for the annual Golden Horseshoe Test by inviting students to learn about West Virgina’s exciting history and its connections to Charleston’s 1834 historic home, the Craik-Patton House. Eighth graders vie for the Golden Horseshoe Award and they are rewarded by…

President Lynn Goldsmith welcomes all West Virginia Colonial Dames and guests to the NSCDA-WV Semi-Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Wed., Nov. 6, at Edgewood Country Club in Charleston, West Virginia. Catherine Nuzum, Curator of Special Projects at Dumbarton House, headquarters of NSCDA in Georgetown, DC, will speak on the national…

Nathan Jones, Craik-Patton House Director, announces a volunteer Docent Training Day on November 13. In order to account for various schedules, a morning session will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; the afternoon session, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. At the Craik-Patton House, trainees will review the up-dated…

The Craik-Patton Picnic with Friends organized by House Director Nathan Jones was held August 3, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Family and friends enjoyed good food along with Living History presentations by the West Augusta Volunteers and the Kanawha Rangers. Music was provided by Peddlers Glory. Special activities…