WVU Jackson's Mill Farmstead and Heritage Programs

09/20/2025

Coming up soon!

09/05/2025

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day from Jackson’s Mill!

10/23/2024

THANK YOU!
We want to thank everyone who helped make our Harvest Time at the Mill event happen! Thank you especially to all the volunteers, demonstrators, craft and food vendors, and thank you to everyone who came out and attended the event! We will be back next year on the third weekend of October -- Oct. 18 & 19, 2025. Be sure to mark your calendars! We look forward to another great event!

10/18/2024

Starts tomorrow and runs through Sunday! Come on out and spend a beautiful fall weekend with us!

10/09/2024

Our Harvest Time at the Mill Fall Event is BACK!
October 19th & 20th!
Details:
Cost - Free (donations will be accepted)
The event will feature
Food - Heaven Concession (Cheese steaks, sausage, fresh fries, ribbon fries, funnel cakes, & fresh lemonade)
- Road Runner Pizza Company (to-order pizzas)
- Good Hope 4-H Club - FUNDRAISER - (SUNDAY ONLY) - (bake sale items)
Heritage Activities and Demonstrations will include:
- Gristmilling demonstrations (in Blaker grist mill) - cornmeal will be available for sale
- Blacksmithing demonstrations (in the Blacksmith shop)
- Free heritage hands-on activities in the Mountain State Building
Craft vendors (in the Assembly Hall) - including:
+Kotty Beads - (polymer jewelry, drink coasters, & demonstrations)
+ Connie Chapman - (needle-felting)
+ Fiery Design by Tori - (earrings and custom jewelry)
+ Basket Elves - (baskets and chair caning)
+ New Beginnings Photography - (matted and framed photographs)
+ Smith & Scripts - (sketches of WV with lettering, etc.)
+ Mike Riffle - (wood & tin crafts, bake sale items)
+ Sunshine Design - (wax-melts, air fresheners, iridescent cups, bake sale items)
+ and more
(You can still register to be a vendor - simply call us at (304)269-5100 to register - it's FREE)
*Cash or check is recommended to purchase food or any items which artisans or vendors may be selling, as cell and internet service may be inconsistent.
It’s a perfect way to spend a crisp fall weekend—we hope to see you there!

09/25/2024

WE'RE HIRING! WVU Jackson's Mill is seeking a full-time Conference Services Manager. The successful candidate will work in our Conference Services Department. This position will be located at WVU Jackson's Mill in Weston, WV. You MUST apply using the link below.

Duties include (but not limited to):
- Manages the planning and ex*****on of events. Events vary in size and scope from small business meetings to large camps and conferences.
- Services existing accounts and develops and follows up on new sales leads.
- Network with internal and external groups to book and generate fees for programs.
- Sells, contracts, and closes business on event space and catering for meetings and special events in the facility, taking into consideration the needs of the facility and client.
- Negotiate sales contracts using policies and guidelines, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Provides clients with all necessary information and details regarding their visit.
- Manages onsite duties related to the client experience in the facility, providing an exceptional customer experience for assigned events.

To apply, candidates MUST apply on the WVU Careers page (use the link below). Applications submitted through Facebook will not be considered.
Any questions about the position, issues with the link, or job posting should direct their inquires to either [email protected] or 304-293-HIRE (4473).
For a full job description including duties, benefits, qualifications, and to apply, visit:
https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/staff/jobdetail.ftl?job=25306&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

04/27/2024

Come join us next weekend!

‼️JOIN US FOR OUR HERITAGE WEEKEND‼️

The event is free to attend

Both days:
- Milling demonstrations in the Blaker gristmill - cornmeal will be available for sale.
- Youth activities
- Weaving demonstrations by the Jackson’s Mill Weaving Guild
- and more!

Sunday
The Good Hope 4-H Club will be fundraising by selling
baked goods(pies, cookies, fudge), pepperoni rolls and nachos and drinks(water/pop), until sold out.

Join us for a fun weekend!

04/04/2024

SAVE THE DATE!

We are doing another Heritage Weekend event at WVU Jackson's Mill! Join us on Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th for a free public event!

Details to follow soon.

03/25/2024

Our partners with Apiary at the Mill are awesome! Way to go!