Summer concerts and speakers will take place at the Monongahela National Forest’s Seneca Shadows Campground Amphitheater from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturdays. Kick back to the sounds of local musicians or sit up and take note as subject matter experts share their knowledge.
Planned events for June are as follows:
June 1: Snakes of West Virginia with Roy Moose, forest service volunteer. Learn about these misunderstood creatures and have an opportunity to interact with live snakes.
June 8: Music with Stalnaker Hill, who hails from the mountains of West Virginia and covers a variety of country artists from Willie Nelson to Tyler Childers.
June 15: Music with Jason Hall of Beverly. He performs a soulful blend of Americana music, including classic country and rock.
June 22: Music with Aristotle Jones Trio. In celebration of African American history and Juneteenth, listen to soulful music featuring the “Appalachian Soul Man,” in a showcase of music and storytelling.
June 29: Living History with Linda Durrett. Travel back to the mid-1800s with historian Durrett for a visit along the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike, one the many stops along the Underground Railroad.
A person does not need to be a guest of the Seneca Shadows campground to attend. All programs are free and sponsored by the Eastern National Forests Interpretive Association in cooperation with American Land & Leisure. In the event of inclement weather, programs will be moved to the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center Auditorium. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
For more information about the programs, contact the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center at (304) 567-2827. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The Historic Site’s Wayside Inn is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
