Although the Cockayne Farmstead World War II Weekend is three months away, things have started to shape up.

Last year the event was held at the Cockayne Farmstead, however, this year’s event will take place at John Marshall High School on Sept. 9-10.

As to the attractions, one will be that of a World War II camp where re-enactors will show what a soldier’s experience might have been like. Also, re-enactors will represent armored tank divisions, parachute infantry regiments, and the Signal Corps which was Sam Cockayne’s branch of service.

People will also learn about what soldiers on the front did to support the war effort. There will also be a 1940 house which will display the many ways that women and children rationed, collected vital materials, and worked together to make sure the soldiers had what they needed to win the war.

There will be children’s activities which will include the opportunity to write a V-mail letter, plant a seed for a Victory Gardener, and try a World War II themed obstacle course.

There will also be displays by the Moundsville Honor Guard, Quilts of Valor, the Honor Flight project, Jim Belcher on the USS Indianapolis, Meet and Greet local veterans.

A Vintage Car Show will take place in the parking lot, where food can be purchased.

In addition to the Cockayne Farmstead, the event will be sponsored by the Marshall County Commissioners and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 141.

If a person or business is interested in being a sponsor, email or call at 304-845-1411 or the cockaynehouse@gmail.com.

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Also during the World War II Weekend, there will be a 1940s Swing Dance from 8-10 p.m. Sept. 9 at St. Jude Hall.

Matt Hill and Friends will be playing favor swing favorites. Vintage attire is encouraged but not required.

Dancers and watchers are both welcome with tickets at $10 per person at the door, with all veterans admitted free of charge.

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A Book Talk and Signing with Authors Gary Rider and Roseanna Keller will take place at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library. The book, volume 13, will be about more veterans’ stories told and preserved by the pair.

The newest copy will be sold and signed for $25. Some earlier books are available on a limited basis. For more information call 304-845-6911.

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A 2023 Marshall County Libraries’ Summer Reading Program titled, “Collage Art!” with New York artist and author Michael Albert will take place from 6 – 8 pm Monday at the Moundsville Public Library. It is free and open to the public.

Attendees may want to bring their favorite empty cereal box or other colorful cardboard packaging to create their own collage–supplies will be provided. All participants will receive a free art gift.

For questions call the library at 304-845-6911.

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The Marshall County History Museum will meet at 6:30 p.m. June 19 when speaker Bill Wnek will present, “Murder, Mayhem and the Glen Dale Mine” as his next installment in a series of presentations on the history of Glen Dale. He began the series at Cockayne’s Hungry for History; last summer, and since that time has had many requests for a sequel. The public is invited.

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A new attraction at the East End Playground in Moundsville will be ready for use this coming week. It is called, “Hillside Slide.”

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Two Moundsville residents were approved as city planning commission members by city council members this past week, the new members being Todd Morris and Tom Berry.

Council members also rescheduled two meeting dates, these being from June 20 to June 21 due to West Virginia Day, and July 4 to July 5 due to Independence Day.

Also at the meeting Danielle Harmon was introduced as the city’s Building Inspector Administrative Tech.

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There will be a Scavenger Hunt on June 20 organized by Grave Creek Mound and Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library. It will be an all-day event throughout the city with prizes to be claimed by 6:30 p.m. at the library.

Grave Creek Mound will also be hosting a special screening of the documentary, “West Virginia: A film History.”

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A total of 185 Marshall County residents obtained their Free Activity Pass on Wednesday.

Those still wishing to obtain a Pass will have seven more dates to obtain a pass — Wednesdays through the remainder of June, and the four Wednesdays of July–at the Board of Education office on Eastern Fourth Street in Moundsville.

All county citizens with a 2023-24 pass can bring their county-issued Marshall County Schools activity pass to most school events to be granted free admission.