CVB Visitor Views - May 9, 2012

Martinsburg-Berkeley County CVB

Visitor Views - May 9, 2012

Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Open 7 days a week!

Mon-Fri 9-5
Sat-Sun 9-4

AROUND TOWN

"Peter Rabbit" at Wonderment Puppets, now thru May 27

Berkeley Senior Services Dinner, May 10

"The Pirates of Penzance" at the Apollo, May 11-13 & 18-20

Bonnie's Bus at the Mall, May 12

Martinsburg Heritage Day, May 12

Racing to End Hunger, May 12

Mother's Day Brunch at the Historic McFarland House, May 13

Carnival at Martinsburg Mall, May 16-27

Berkeley Senior Services Rock-a-Thon, May 19

Asian Pacific America Heritage Day, May 19

CASA River Century, May 19

WV Wine & Arts Festival, May 26-27

Let's Kick Cancer Kickball Tournament, May 27

Pancakes for PolioPlus Breakfast, May 28

Fridays @ 5 in the Town Square, each Friday in June and July

First Friday Coffeehouse w/Andina & Rich, June 1

First Saturday in downtown Martinsburg, June 2

North Mountain Arts Festival, June 2

"The 3 Pigs Circus" at Wonderment Puppets, June 8 - Aug 26

WV Rumble in the Valley, June 14-17

Learn more about other events and amenities by visiting www.TravelWV.com

Celebrate Martinsburg's Heritage

Explore the history of Martinsburg on Heritage Day, May 12. Immerse yourself in exhibits, tours, demos, vendors, entertainment and activities that will transport you to another time.

Events include:

8:30 am - The Adam Stephen Sprint, a run for families from the Adam Stephen House to the new Town Square (register onsite)
9:00 am - Dedication of the Town Square with local and state officials
10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Heritage Hike, sponsored by the Eastern Panhandle Trailblazers with checkpoints at each historic site. Register at the Town Square the day of the event.

Historic sites that will be open for tours and special events between 10 am and 5 pm include:

Adam Stephen House, Tunnels and Triple Brick Museum

Living history camps, including a French & Indian War camp; Master Gardeners herb sale; ceramic decorating for children; folk paintings inspired by Martinsburg history by Timothy Gasper; and more. Lunch and refreshments for sale by the Lion's Club.

Aspen Hall, circa 1750

Tours hosted by the William Henshaw Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Belle Boyd House

Bob Savitt talking about early baseball leagues in Martinsburg (1 pm); Mike Miller talking about local Baseball Hall of Fame celebrity "Hack" Wilson (2 pm); depression glass display; and more.

Boydville

Clothing exhibit from the 1850s to the 1950s; Chris Cox talking about the War of 1812 (11 am); picnic lunch with Buddy's Bean Soup, cornbread, apple butter, tea and homemade desserts; Heritage Craft Center and Master Gardeners demos; and more.

Caperton Station & Martinsburg Roundhouse

for the kids, by George Children's Museum preview; National Train Day celebration; Civil War living historians; exhibits from Bunker Hill Train Club and Shenandoah Potomac Garden Railway Club; and more.

Sumner-Ramer Heritage Archives

Hosted by Helen and Leonard Harris, Paul Planchon will be on hand to talk about African-American history in Martinsburg and storyteller Viola Johnson will also be onsite.

Martinsburg-Berkeley Co. Convention & Visitors Bureau

Showings of "Road Trip to History: Martinsburg" documentary

Free parking will be available at the Caperton Station, in City parking lots and at meters on the streets. Admission to all locations is free, but donations will be accepted. Free trolley service between listed sites from 10 am to 6 pm. Vendors, crafters, and live entertainment throughout the day at the Town Square.

For more information and a listing of additional exhibits and activities, visit the website at www.orgsites.com/wv/adam-stephen or call 304-267-4434.

While You're in Town This Saturday ...

Peruse the "My Art ... My World" exhibit at The Arts Centre, open noon to 4 pm. The exhibit will run through May 20.

Catch "Peter Rabbit" at Wonderment Puppet Theatre, with shows at noon and 2 pm. This show will run through May 27.

Enjoy a performance of "The Pirates of Penzance" at the Apollo Civic Theatre at 8 pm. Other performances on May 11, 13, 18, 19, and 20.

Visit our unique shops and great restaurants!

La Trattoria Named Unique Place to Dine

Known for great service and high quality Italian food for over 19 years, La Trattoria has been named as 101 Unique Places to Dine in West Virginia. The restaurant was described as:

"Excellent Italian fare. All of the pasta dishes are excellent, but their meat lasagna using WV locally raised and processed beef is wonderful. Their Italian dishes are a fusion of all the cultures. Their hospitality and food is beyond compare."

In fact, The family-owned restaurant has been named #1 Restaurant in Martinsburg four years in a row through The Journal's Reader's Choice Awards. Visit La Trattoria at 240 Lutz Avenue (off Edwin Miller Blvd) in Martinsburg. Call 304-262-6925 for reservations or visit www.LaTrattoriaWV.com for more information.

The annual dining guide is created by the WV Division of Tourism, in conjunction with the Collaborative for the 21st Century Appalachia. The public was asked to vote for their favorite unique dining locations and, while it is just a sampling of the culinary adventures that define West Virginia's food heritage, there is something for every taste. The guide is available through the West Virginia Division of Tourism website (click here) or by calling 1-800-CALL-WVA.