The Senator's Mansion in Mannington
Join the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia in celebrating the people making positive changes to their communities through historic preservation!
This year's West Virginia Historic Preservation Awards Banquet will be held at the Senator's Mansion, a Queen Anne Victorian Home nestled on 2.5 acres of beautiful creekside land in Mannington, West Virginia on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Whether you are a preservationist, an aspiring preservationist, or a supporter - all are invited to attend this annual event to celebrate this year's best preservation stories and successes in the Mountain State.
All proceeds from this event, including raffle and silent auction, support PAWV's Hands-on Historic Trades Camps - dynamic educational programs to introduce young people to lucrative and rewarding careers in historic preservation trades.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Cemetery Preservation & Documentation Workshop - Learn how to identify, document, clean, and repair gravestones at this optional workshop (Free)
Two Tour Options:
Option 1, 1:00 - 4:00 pm: Shuttle Tour to the West Augusta Historical Society - Begin at the Senator's Mansion and shuttle to the West Augusta Historical Society Museum complex, which is comprised of a beautifully restored round barn, museum (located in a historic school), 1850s log cabin, 1912 railroad caboose, and more. The shuttle will bring guests back to the Senator's Mansion. Maximum tour limit is 30 individuals. (Suggested donation of $5 benefiting the West Augusta Historical Society on the day of the tour.)
Option 2, 2:00 - 4:00 pm: Architectural Walking Tour - Join local preservationists and historians for a walking tour of the Mannington National Historic District and delight in viewing some of Mannington's most architecturally unique historic homes, Mannington Middle School, and the old B&O Train Depot. Guests will begin and end at the Senator's Mansion. (Free)
This portion of the banquet events is entirely optional, but we wouldn't want to miss it!
4:00-9:00 pm: Silent auction begins, along with hors d'oeuvres, tour of the Senator's Mansion, and cocktail hour (cash bar), followed by dinner, awards program, and raffle.
Dinner includes:
Tickets are on sale for $125/individual, or purchase a table of 8 for $900. Purchase tickets here!
Are you already a member of PAWV? Enjoy a discounted ticket rate of $100/ticket. Contact [email protected] to verify your PAWV membership and for a promo code.
All tickets include entry into the cemetery workshop and a tour, but please register because space is limited for pre-banquet activities.
Students, volunteers, and those who would like to attend but could not otherwise pay the full ticket price are invited to email [email protected] for a promo code.
Would you like to pay by check? Please contact us at [email protected].
Don't forget to Submit an Award Nomination for a person, organization, company, or project. Learn more about nomination guidelines and submission at this Google Form.
This year's West Virginia Historic Preservation Awards Banquet will be held at the Senator's Mansion, a Queen Anne Victorian Home nestled on 2.5 acres of beautiful creekside land in Mannington, West Virginia on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Whether you are a preservationist, an aspiring preservationist, or a supporter - all are invited to attend this annual event to celebrate this year's best preservation stories and successes in the Mountain State.
All proceeds from this event, including raffle and silent auction, support PAWV's Hands-on Historic Trades Camps - dynamic educational programs to introduce young people to lucrative and rewarding careers in historic preservation trades.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Cemetery Preservation & Documentation Workshop - Learn how to identify, document, clean, and repair gravestones at this optional workshop (Free)
Two Tour Options:
Option 1, 1:00 - 4:00 pm: Shuttle Tour to the West Augusta Historical Society - Begin at the Senator's Mansion and shuttle to the West Augusta Historical Society Museum complex, which is comprised of a beautifully restored round barn, museum (located in a historic school), 1850s log cabin, 1912 railroad caboose, and more. The shuttle will bring guests back to the Senator's Mansion. Maximum tour limit is 30 individuals. (Suggested donation of $5 benefiting the West Augusta Historical Society on the day of the tour.)
Option 2, 2:00 - 4:00 pm: Architectural Walking Tour - Join local preservationists and historians for a walking tour of the Mannington National Historic District and delight in viewing some of Mannington's most architecturally unique historic homes, Mannington Middle School, and the old B&O Train Depot. Guests will begin and end at the Senator's Mansion. (Free)
This portion of the banquet events is entirely optional, but we wouldn't want to miss it!
4:00-9:00 pm: Silent auction begins, along with hors d'oeuvres, tour of the Senator's Mansion, and cocktail hour (cash bar), followed by dinner, awards program, and raffle.
Dinner includes:
- Salad course: Tossed greens and vegetable salad
- Mains: Choice of salmon fillet over orzo dressed in cilantro vinaigrette and green beans; chicken fillet gently poached in butter sauce over rice with lemon butter sauce and green beans; and tender slices of herb roasted pork loin on a bed of lemon couscous with spring peas and lemon balsamic glaze
- Dessert: Freshly dipped chocolate berries, French macarons, strawberry rhubarb cobbler cups with fresh whipped cream, lemon blueberry bites, and other treats!
Tickets are on sale for $125/individual, or purchase a table of 8 for $900. Purchase tickets here!
Are you already a member of PAWV? Enjoy a discounted ticket rate of $100/ticket. Contact [email protected] to verify your PAWV membership and for a promo code.
All tickets include entry into the cemetery workshop and a tour, but please register because space is limited for pre-banquet activities.
Students, volunteers, and those who would like to attend but could not otherwise pay the full ticket price are invited to email [email protected] for a promo code.
Would you like to pay by check? Please contact us at [email protected].
Don't forget to Submit an Award Nomination for a person, organization, company, or project. Learn more about nomination guidelines and submission at this Google Form.
2023 west virginia historic preservation awards recipients
Heritage Tourism Award: Steve & Harriet Pearson for the Shepherdstown Opera House
The Shepherdstown Opera House has undergone numerous modifications in its 113-year history. A flood from burst pipes just after the new owners purchased the building uncovered serious structural flaws.
Despite all that, the end result after significant investment and determination by Steve and Harriet Pearson is an intimate Opera House born out of the golden age of Opera Houses in the US but with a technologically advanced 21st century theater infrastructure. The programming that the Pearsons have already lined up for the first year of the Opera House's renewal will enhance Shepherdstown's standing as a heritage destination in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Despite all that, the end result after significant investment and determination by Steve and Harriet Pearson is an intimate Opera House born out of the golden age of Opera Houses in the US but with a technologically advanced 21st century theater infrastructure. The programming that the Pearsons have already lined up for the first year of the Opera House's renewal will enhance Shepherdstown's standing as a heritage destination in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Community Preservation Award : Morgantown Historic Landmarks Commission & Main Street Morgantown
The Morgantown Historic Landmark Commission and Main Street Morgantown are being recognized for their effective government-public partnership to promote historic preservation in Morgantown’s historic downtown and Wharf districts. Their efforts invoked a pride in these commercial, arts districts and created the environment that made development of South High Street possible. Notable historic preservation projects include the conversion of the historic post office into Arts and City Museums, the Hotel Morgan preservation occurring twice in recent decades, and downtown building adaptations for modern purposes including the Iron Horse Tavern, Mills Group Architecture firm, and many more.
Best Use of Historic Tax Credits Award : Lloyd & Denise Scalph of Fayetteville, WV for Preserving & Repurposing the Old Esso Station
The Old Esso Station tells the story of the mid-20th century and has a unique architectural style for the Downtown Fayetteville National Historic District. Lloyd and Denise Scalph are being recognized for their efforts in preserving this once endangered historic property and giving it new life for visitors and residents to enjoy as an outpost for white water rafting in Fayetteville.
Volunteer Award: Randy Weaver, Arthurdale, WV
Randy Weaver is a deeply dedicated volunteer to Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. and the preservation of Arthurdale - the nation’s first New Deal Homestead. Randy began volunteering in the mid-1980s. For almost forty years, he has donated his time, talents, and resources to preserving over 20 historic structures and their stories.
Historic Landscape Restoration Award: Sharon Workman of Bramwell, WV for Oak Hill Cemetery
Sharon Workman is being recognized for her dedication to preserving the historic Oak Hill Cemetery in Bramwell. For over 15 years, Sharon has volunteered countless hours maintaining the historic cemetery, which is the final resting place for many Bramwell residents dating back to the 1880s. She has also spearheaded cemetery preservation projects with the Girl Scouts, local volunteers, and AmeriCorps. She is a member of the Historic Oak Hill Cemetery Association, organized in the 1990s to maintain abandoned cemeteries of their ancestors.
Archaeology Award: Summers County Historic Landmarks Commission for their Frontier Forts project
The Summers County Historic Landmarks Commission is a government agency charged with preserving Summers County’s unique cultural resources. They are being recognized for their recent achievements completing archaeological projects to preserve West Virginia colonial history by conducting archaeological research at frontier forts in Summers County including Cooks Fort and Thompson’s Fort. The group also preserves the Colonel James Graham House, which informs our understanding of how early settlers interacted with Native groups.
AmeriCorps Award: Dr. Kathleen Thompson of Fairmont, WV
Dr. Kathleen Thompson, also known as Katie, served with Preserve WV AmeriCorps for three consecutive terms (two years with the Clio Foundation and one year with the West Virginia Association of Museums and Arthurdale Heritage, Inc.).
During her outstanding national service in the Alliance’s program, Katie developed highly-accessible educational resources, preserved numerous historic cemeteries, and organized hundreds of volunteers for a civic service project to make blankets for foster children. We thank her for her service and are recognizing her amazing contributions!
During her outstanding national service in the Alliance’s program, Katie developed highly-accessible educational resources, preserved numerous historic cemeteries, and organized hundreds of volunteers for a civic service project to make blankets for foster children. We thank her for her service and are recognizing her amazing contributions!
Most Significant Save of an Endangered Property Award: The Friends of the Blue Committee for the Blue Sulphur Springs Pavilion Restoration Project, Alderson, WV
The Blue Sulphur Springs Pavilion, located in Blue Sulphur Springs near Alderson, was listed as an Endangered Property by the Alliance in 2013 at the request of the Greenbrier Historical Society (GHS). Mrs. Rebecca Lineberry donated the structure and surrounding property to the Greenbrier Historical during March of that year leading to the formation of the GHS’s “Friends of the Blue” Committee, which led the restoration under the auspices of GHS. Friends of the Blue Committee members are Alex McLaughlin as chair and Cathy Bolt, Irma Smith Cadle, William “Skip” Deegans, Margaret Hambrick, and Ray and Lynn Tuckwiller. The committee has remained intact throughout the project and committed 10 years to seeing this project completed.
Many other experts and funders contributed to the project success including: the Mills Group, an award-winning architecture firm in West Virginia, which was selected to conduct the Historic Structure Report and all subsequent design and contract oversight work. A successful Kickstarter Campaign raised over $25,000 from small donors all across the country.
Grant support included the State Historic Preservation Office, a division of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History, Randall Reid-Smith, Curator and Susan Pierce, Deputy Director, provided incredible financial and moral support as well as technical guidance. The James F. B. Peyton Foundation through Angus Peyton donated greatly toward the effort. Excellent contractors included Allegheny Restoration, Buckeye Construction, and Schleiff Construction. Drs. Kim and Stephen McBride lent their archaeological expertise. The final result is the breath-taking restoration of the 1838 Blue Sulphur Springs Pavilion that was completed in 2023.
Many other experts and funders contributed to the project success including: the Mills Group, an award-winning architecture firm in West Virginia, which was selected to conduct the Historic Structure Report and all subsequent design and contract oversight work. A successful Kickstarter Campaign raised over $25,000 from small donors all across the country.
Grant support included the State Historic Preservation Office, a division of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History, Randall Reid-Smith, Curator and Susan Pierce, Deputy Director, provided incredible financial and moral support as well as technical guidance. The James F. B. Peyton Foundation through Angus Peyton donated greatly toward the effort. Excellent contractors included Allegheny Restoration, Buckeye Construction, and Schleiff Construction. Drs. Kim and Stephen McBride lent their archaeological expertise. The final result is the breath-taking restoration of the 1838 Blue Sulphur Springs Pavilion that was completed in 2023.
Rodney Collins Preservation Achievement Award: Clifford Gillilan, Lewisburg, WV
Clifford Gillilan has been a major force for decades as the contractor in charge of restoring and maintaining many of the earliest homes in the Lewisburg area including the historic Renick House (1980s), Lewisburg Hotel, and the Old Stone Church where he oversaw the roof replacement and significant updates to the adjacent education building. Clifford also saw that every inch of the historic Montwell home, a Jefferson Street landmark in Lewisburg, was touched lovingly and skillfully in the two-year project.
Thanks to Clifford, Oak Terrace and Merry Hill, two well-known, very large homes of the early 20th century, have also been carefully preserved. Without knowledgeable, ambitious skilled artisans like Clifford, many of Lewisburg’s unique cultural resources may not have been preserved. We appreciate his dedication to his craft!
Thanks to Clifford, Oak Terrace and Merry Hill, two well-known, very large homes of the early 20th century, have also been carefully preserved. Without knowledgeable, ambitious skilled artisans like Clifford, many of Lewisburg’s unique cultural resources may not have been preserved. We appreciate his dedication to his craft!
Michael Gioulis Downtown Preservation Award: Charles Town Now, Charles Town, WV
Charles Town is an accredited national Main Street community led by Liz Cook as the Downtown Coordinator. Under Liz’s leadership, Charles Town Now won second place award nationally in the American Express “Order In, Help Out Innovation Challenge” showcasing the Town’s dedication to supporting small businesses through creative measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Charles Town Now is being recognized for their significant contributions to preserving the Charles Downtown Downtown Historic District while balancing community needs, business growth, and affordable housing construction opportunities.
Bob Weir Craftsperson Award: Joshua Adamo, Adamo Building Arts, Lewisburg, WV
Joshua specializes in historic preservation of both residential and commercial structures primarily in the state of West Virginia. He holds a bachelor’s degree in visual arts from Shepherd University and apprenticed under Robert Braun in furniture design, construction, and restoration. His extensive training, experiences, and impressive portfolio range from cabinetry and museum-quality cases, to metal work and stone/brick masonry.
For almost 20 years, Joshua has run his own general contracting business focusing on preservation and design with a reputation for quality craftsmanship. He also continues to share his knowledge by providing workshops and instructions through PAWV conferences, the International Preservation Training Workshop, and more.
For almost 20 years, Joshua has run his own general contracting business focusing on preservation and design with a reputation for quality craftsmanship. He also continues to share his knowledge by providing workshops and instructions through PAWV conferences, the International Preservation Training Workshop, and more.
Dr. Emory Kemp Lifetime Achievement Award: Carol Stevens of Alum Creek, WV
Carol Stevens has been running her own engineering firm for almost 20 years and is a registered Professional Engineer in six states. Her exceptional expertise has ensured West Virginia’s cultural resources are preserved for current and future generations. Carol holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University and a master’s degree in structural engineering from Penn State University. She began her engineering career in Pennsylvania prior to accepting a position with Alpha Associates in Morgantown, WV. Family commitments brought her to the Charleston area in 1996 where she worked for Chapman Technical Group and CMA Engineering prior to realizing the opportunity to start her own business: CAS Structural Engineering, Inc. in 2001.
Carol has worked on many building design projects throughout WV, most notably the restoration of the WV Capitol Dome, restoration of the Upshur County Courthouse, repairs to Woodburn and Martin Halls at West Virginia University and renovations to the West Virginia Governor's Mansion.
Carol has worked on many building design projects throughout WV, most notably the restoration of the WV Capitol Dome, restoration of the Upshur County Courthouse, repairs to Woodburn and Martin Halls at West Virginia University and renovations to the West Virginia Governor's Mansion.
Preservation Persistence Award recipients received $1,000 cash awards intended to support their costs in preserving properties recognized as endangered, or at-risk of being lost, in the state of West Virginia. This year’s recipients are:
- Rebecca & Jesse Juarez for the Bowers Mansion, Mannington, WV: The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia added the West Virginia Endangered Properties List in 2009, and for over 10 years, minimal upkeep was performed on the building threatening its structural integrity. Rebecca and Jesse Juarez saved this beautiful mansion and are lovingly preserving it as a community space.
- Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. for the Arthurdale School Buildings, Arthurdale, WV: The Arthurdale School buildings, including the cafeteria, high school, and elementary school, were added to the West Virginia Endangered Properties List in 2013. The preservation and repurposing of these buildings has been a challenge, yet Arthurdale Heritage, a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization, have been persistent stewards working to maximize their potential for re-use.
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