Raleigh County Parks and Recreation, National Coal Heritage announce public meeting for historical research project for Clear Fork Rail Trail

WHITESVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Parks and Recreation and National Coal Heritage Area have announced that a public meeting will be held at the Salamy Memorial Center in Whitesville to discuss topics of historical significance to the Clear Fork Rail Trail.

The address for the meeting is 38117 Coal River Road, Whitesville, WV 25209. It will be held from 6 PM-7:30 PM on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

This meeting is to allow the community to contribute to the historical research being performed for the interpretation plan for the Clear Fork Rail Trail.

The meeting will also allow participants to hear what information has been collected so far and to share any additional information and resources about the history of the trail and the local area.

Participants will be given the opportunity to speak and/or write down any additional historical information pertaining to the trail and area. Contact information for those collecting and designing the interpretation trail will also be provided.

The meeting will be held in person and virtually. To join the meeting virtually follow this Zoom link . The meeting ID is 831 8273 1240.

Raleigh County Parks and Recreations have partnered with National Coal Heritage Area which was awarded a Humanities Council Grant for this project.

Any questions, concerns, or involvement inquiries can contact Raleigh County Parks and Recreation by email at mwilliams@raleighcounty.com or by phone at 304-934-5323.

For more information, please visit their website raleighcountyparks.org , call 304-934-5323, or email parksandrec@raleighcounty.com.