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NEWS RELEASE November 16, 2018

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.

CONGRESSWOMAN MILLER VISITS THE BLUE In   the   early   to   mid   1800s,   it   was   not   unusual   for   the   Blue   Sulphur   Springs   Resort   to   host   Presidents, Department   Secretaries,   and   Congressmen   as   well   as   many   other   dignitaries.      However,   it   certainly   never hosted   a   Congresswoman!      When   she   visited   the   Blue   Sulphur   Springs   Pavilion   on   Friday,   October   11, Congresswoman Carol Miller likely made history!  Miller’s   interest   in   history   was   apparent   as   she   toured   the   site   and   asked   questions   about   the   former   resort and   the   efforts   to   restore   the   Pavilion.      She   said,   “I   was   pleasantly   surprised   to   learn   about   this   jewel nestled   among   the   hills   of   Greenbrier   County.      I   look   forward   to   working   with   the   Greenbrier   Historical Society   to   support   the   efforts   of   the   “Friends   of   the   Blue”   committee   to   restore   the   Blue   Sulphur   Springs pavilion, a unique and important piece of our history.”  Margaret   Hambrick,   President   of   the   Board   of   Directors   of   the   Greenbrier   Historical   Society,   described   the progress   so   far   from   the   gift   of   the   Blue   to   GHS   by   Mrs.   Rebecca   Lineberry   in   2013   to   the   recent   work   to stabilize   the   foundation   and   improve   the   drainage.      The   next   phase   of   work,   planned   for   the   spring,   will include more drainage work and waterproofing the foundation.   Hambrick   said,   “We   appreciate   the   ongoing   support   of   Congresswoman   Miller   and   her   staff   and   thank   her for taking the time to visit with us today.” PHOTO   CAPTION:      GHS   Board   President   Margaret   Hambrick   and   Congresswoman   Carol   Miller   discuss the ongoing efforts to restore the Blue Sulphur Springs pavilion. (Click for larger view)