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Huntington ist die zweitgrößte Stadt im US-Bundesstaat West Virginia und Sitz der Countyverwaltung (County Seat) von Cabell County. Mit der Nachbarstadt Proctorville im Bundesstaat Ohio ist Huntington über die East End Bridge verbunden, die über den Ohio River führt.
Huntington is the second-most populous city in West Virginia, with a population of 46,842 as of the 2020 census. Its metro area, the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area, is the largest in West Virginia, spanning seven counties across three states and having a population of 376,155 at the 2020 census.
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Huntington is a city in Cabell County and Wayne County [1] in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is the county seat of Cabell County. Huntington is the second largest city in West Virginia, with a population of 46,842 at the 2020 census. [2] It is one of the central cities of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area.
18. Apr. 2024 · Huntington, city, seat of Cabell county, western West Virginia, U.S. It lies at the confluence of the Ohio and Guyandotte rivers, about 50 miles (80 km) west of Charleston . Collis P. Huntington , a railroad magnate, proposed building the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway’s western terminal there in 1869.
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In 1973, co-founders Mike and Henriella Perry decided to relocate from Huntington city proper to a farmhouse on the outskirts of town. Their interest was piqued by the old wooden logs they discovered beneath the walls of their house. Their efforts to understand the tools and techniques involved in building a cabin, coupled with their hobby of antiq...
New to Heritage Farm in 2021, high-ropes courses and a zip line were installed. Guests are encouraged to "Appalachian Up" as they celebrate the spirit of Appalachian adventure. There are 6 components of Heritage Farm categorized as the Adventure Park. Making reservations for activities is highly recommended, being the only way to guarantee a timesl...
In addition to museums, Heritage Farm rents buildings for visitors to lodge in. All the log cabins but one are constructed from 19th-century logs sourced from around West Virginia. Other lodgings of note include a 19th-century dairy barn reconstructed into a conference and retreat center, and a 1940s N&W Caboosewith fold-out beds.
In addition to museums and lodging, Heritage Farm has a number of period buildings, as well as machines and implements, used for various tasks in Appalachian everyday life. Some implements are only in use during special festival days.
Artisans
Heritage Farm employs local artisans who practice old forms of craftsmanship using authentic, antique equipment related to their professions. Artisans include (but are not limited to) broommakers, weavers, printers, tinsmiths, woodworkers, and blacksmiths. In addition to hosting artisans throughout the week, Heritage Farm also hosts occasional classes given by artisans in the basics of their profession.
Festivals
Events have included old-time music festivals, cast-iron cookoffs, Hatfield and McCoyweekends, Spring Festival, Fall Festival, and Christmas Village. Christmas Village, which occurs on 4 evenings in December, is described as "a spectacular lighted Appalachian village and all your favorite Christmas activities! Visit with Santa, see our live nativity, wagon ride to view lights, Christmas music, visit with Frosty the Snowman, purchase gifts from Heritage Farm Artisans, and more!"
Petting zoo
A petting zoo of farm animals is open to the public on festival days and throughout the summer. Animals include miniature horses, goats, pigs, sheep, rabbits, as well as non-traditional farm animals such as llamas, peacocks, and a camel.
Featured on an episode of American Pickersthat aired 12 December 2011 entitled "Pickin' Perry-dise".Provided the filming location for the History Channeldocumentary "America's Feud: Hatfields and McCoys".Featured in Barnwood BuildersSeason 02 Episode 12 "Grandma's Cabin".- 4 May 1996
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Huntington is a city in Cabell and Wayne counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The county seat of Cabell County, the city is located at the confluence of the Ohio and Guyandotte rivers. Huntington is the second-most populous city in West Virginia, with a population of 46,842 as of the 2020 census.
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