Heritage Preservation in Appalachia
The Pioneer America Society held its 41st annual conference at Pipestem Resort Park, the "Year-round Crown Jewel of West Virginia State Parks," in Pipestem, WV, on October 29-31, 2009. The conference theme was Heritage Preservation in Appalachia. We're pleased to share these images from the conference. Click any image for a larger view and/or to view the photos as a slide show.
PAS: APAL members, Tom Rasmussen of Gainesville, GA, and Marshall Bowen of Fredericksburg, VA, enjoy a hearty laugh at the Wednesday Evening Welcoming Reception at Pipestem Resort State Park.
Executive Director, Artimus Keiffer of Stuart, FL, talks with locals residents rebuilding a storefront in hopes of renting it during the Society's field trip in the coal-mining town of Pocahontas, WV.
Dave Cooper presented the "West Virginia mountaintop coal removal roadshow" at a special session during the conference.
PAS:APAL members, Kevin Patrick of Indiana, PA, and John Jakle of Urbana, IL, share a story and a passing glance at the camera during the Wednesday Evening Welcoming Reception at Pipestem Resort State Park.
Conference Chair, Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, VA, and PAS: APAL member, Chris Mayda of Ypsilanti, MI, "smile for the birdie" at the PAS:APAL Registration Desk at Pipestem Resort State Park.
