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Arthurdale, WV chestnut planting

Arthurdale is a small, unincorporated community in northern West Virginia (Preston County).  It was one of 98 planned communities that were part of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal.  The town was built in 1933 at the height of the depression as a social experiment to provide opportunities for local farmers and miners.  The plan was to create a community that was self-sustaining where residents could live and work in industries that sustained the community.  Arthurdale, named for the landowner, Richard Arthur,  was one of Eleanor Roosevelt’s chief priorities.  Modest homes were built with indoor plumbing and electricity along with refrigerators personally chosen by Mrs. Roosevelt.  Each property had 2-5 acres to allow families to raise food and livestock.  A total of 165 homes were built.  In the town’s early years, Mrs. Roosevelt spent most of her own income on this project.  The only high school commencement address of his presidency was delivered by President Roosevelt in 1938 at the Arthurdale school.

A small chestnut planting was established by WV chapter board member, Robert Sypolt, adjacent to the building that now serves as a museum.

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What wonderful work you are doing.

When you guys want volunteers to plant 🌱 baby chestnut 🌰 trees let me know. I will plant in my area and have friends that would love to volunteer

I pray they all will be successfully planted

Which campus?

What do you do with them after you harvest them? I love to eat them but the worms bear me to them most of the time

Wish I was closer I would love to help .

Where can I get established American chestnut seedlings 🌱 for my property?

We want some seedlings to plant in Bedford pa

Send me a few, I've got 5 Acers in Ga.

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The American Chestnut Foundation

Great news: a special Chestnut Chat featuring student flash talks and a virtual poster session is taking place on October 20, 2023. This Chat will provide opportunities for students and professionals alike to share cutting-edge research, explore partnerships, and discuss the many facets of American chestnut restoration through a series of flash talks and a poster presentation. All are welcome to participate – student and professional alike.
There will be special opportunities for students to give flash talks, as well as participate in a student poster competition. This year, students participating in the poster competition must also present a flash talk. We hope you will join us!

Submissions are due by Friday, September 29, 2023. Please visit the link in comments for detailed information.

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Great news: a special Chestnut Chat featuring student flash talks and a virtual poster session is taking place on October 20, 2023. This Chat will provide opportunities for students and professionals alike to share cutting-edge research, explore partnerships, and discuss the many facets of American chestnut restoration through a series of flash talks and a poster presentation. All are welcome to participate – student and professional alike.
There will be special opportunities for students to give flash talks, as well as participate in a student poster competition. This year, students participating in the poster competition must also present a flash talk. We hope you will join us!

Submissions are due by Friday, September 29, 2023. Please visit the link in comments for detailed information.

We encourage you to share this post with any colleagues who may be interested.

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