Each year, 100s gather high atop Peel Chestnut Mountain at the Synan Homeplace for the Peel Chestnut Mountain July 4th Celebration. They come to celebrate the Nation’s birthday of course, but it is also a time to celebrate our Veterans and all of their contributions both large and small. Folks come from all over for …
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 …