The Pumpkin Festival began on Russell and Pat Synan’s homeplace. What started as a small gathering grew into a larger regional event. After Russell’s passing, it was moved to the town of Pocahontas. The following was written while the festival was still being held at the Synan Homeplace on Peel Chestnut Mountain. Each year, when …
As you travel through the Town of Pocahontas, VA, and cross the old bridge, take a right on the Boissevain Road. Just a little further down you’ll see the Exhibition Mine Road, take another right. Now it’s just a short scenic drive until you make a left on state route 672. You’ve made it. You’re …
Edgar Shew, simply put, was a Mountain Man and a legend on Peel Chestnut Mountain. He was an original and there will never be another like him again. He had many friends of all ages and all walks of life. Everyone, including his family, was fascinated by his personality, his speech, and his stories of …
Russell Synan was a fixture of Pocahontas and a lifelong resident of Peel Chestnut Mountain. He was born at his homeplace on Peel Chestnut Mountain and lived there till his passing on July 26, 2020, at the age of 92. Russell and his wife Pat hosted two of the largest activities in the area – …
Dollar General Opens in Pocahontas! On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, Dollar General opened its doors in Pocahontas VA. Now the residence of Pocahontas will not need to drive all the way to Bluefield to do their shopping. Return to Pocahontas news and Stories