Contact:  Margaret Hambrick  /  Annie McMillion  304-646-2439          304-645-3398

NEWS RELEASE November 13, 2018

STELLAR EVENING PLANS COMPLETE The   first   big   holiday   party   of   the   season,   “Stellar   Evening,”   will   be   held   on   December   1,   starting   at   7:00 p.m. at the WVSOM Student Center and benefit the Greenbrier Historical Society. One   definition   of   stellar   is   “composed   of   stars”   and   another   is   “of   extremely   high   quality;   excellent.”      Both apply    to    the    wonderful    evening    planned    for    the    guests.        Beginning    with    drinks    and    appetizers    and accompanied   by   the   sweet   sounds   of   Trio   Grande,   guests   can   catch   up   with   each   other   and   bid   on   a terrific array of silent auction items. The   highlight   of   the   silent   auction   will   be   an   original   lithograph   of   the   Blue   Sulphur   Springs   Resort   by Edward   Byer.     This   framed   work   was   originally   part   of   an   “Album   of   Virginia”   produced   in   1857-8. This   is   an extremely   rare   opportunity   to   acquire   an   original   Beyer   lithograph.      Donated   by   John   Wade   and   Ann   Bell, this   work   has   been   in   their   possession   for   many   years.      Another   historically   significant   offering   will   be   a piece   of   salt   glazed   pottery   produced   and   signed   by   G.N.   Fulton.      A   box   of   historically   themed   books   will also be available for bid. Other   opportunities   in   the   silent   auction   will   excite   the   “foodies”   who   attend   Stellar   Evening.     A   dinner   for   8 at   Fairhill,   the   circa   1795   James   Jarrett   House,   and   one   at   the   Old   Victorian   Inn   in Alderson   will   be   offered.     A    “Swedish”    breakfast    at    Montwell,    star    of    the   Annual    Membership    Meeting,    will    be    offered    by    the Linquists.      A   basket   of   exceptional   wines   curated   by   Tom   Isaac   might   make   an   extraordinary   Christmas gift—if   the   bottles   last   that   long.      Dinner   out   is   on   everyone’s   Christmas   wish   list.      Guests   can   bid   on   a collection   of   gift   certificates   from   the   soon   to   open   Humble   Tomato;   The   General   Lewis   Inn;   The   Livery; The   French   Goat;   and   Food   and   Friends.      Decorating   will   become   easy   with   an   arrangement   by   Chris Glover of Greenbrier Cut Flowers. If   guests   have   not   yet   designed   their   Christmas   cards,   they   can   pose   inside   the   huge   picture   frame   for   a special   photo.      This   will   create   a   unique   card   or   facebook   post   to   let   all   their   friends   know   how   they   are starting off the season.  Dinner   will   be   served   at   stations   and   include   delicious   desserts.      Dancing   the   night   away   or   just   enjoying the music while talking with friends will cap a wonderful evening. Proceeds   from   the   evening   will   benefit   the   Greenbrier   Historical   Society   as   it   continues   to   preserve, protect, and present the significant history of our valley.   Margaret   Hambrick,   President   of   the   Board   of   Directors,   said,   “We   hope   everyone   will   join   us   for   this   very special evening.  It is a great friendly party and all are welcome.” Tickets   are   available   on   line   at   www.greenbrierhistorical.org    or   by   calling   or   visiting   the   North   House Museum—304-645-3398—and must be purchased by November 21. PHOTO CAPTION: A   framed   original   lithograph   by   Edward   Beyer   from   the   “Album   of   Virginia”   produced   in   1857-8.      The subject of this lithograph is “Blue Sulphur Springs”.  

Founded    in    1963,    the    Greenbrier    Historical    Society    is    dedicated    to    community    enrichment    through education   and   preservation   of   the   history   and   culture   of   the   Greenbrier   Valley.   The   Greenbrier   Historical Society   is   a   regional   organization   that   serves   the   West   Virginia   counties   of   Greenbrier,   Monroe,   Summers, and Pocahontas.