For those interested there will be an alternative trip to Tamarack on Saturday, June 15th. Tamarack is a retail shop featuring West Virginia "hand-made crafts, arts and cuisine." It is located in Beckley along the WV Turnpike near the Harper Road exit.
Tamarack serves as a showcase of West Virginia goods produced by both West Virginia manufacturers and craftsmen. The shop includes a diverse variety of products such as quilts, glass ware, jewelry, wine, books by West Virginia authors, music CDs, furniture and Fiesta Ware. The bookstore also sells books about West Virginia by authors such as N&WHS members Alex Schust, Lloyd Lewis, and Aubrey Wiley. Check out the Tamarack website for more information: www.tamarackwv.com
The Hulett C. Smith Theater, named for Beckley native and former WV governor, is the site of concerts, films and presentations throughout the year. Check with Tamarack for scheduled events.
The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame maintains a small museum which includes items from local musicians such as the Lilly Brothers, Bill Withers and "Little Jimmy" Dickens.
The tour registration covers the transportation to and from Tamarack but does not include lunch. The Tamarack food court is managed by the world famous Greenbrier Resort. Menu items range from sandwiches to locally raised trout. This includes the Greenbrier's own fried green tomatoes.
