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Christmas tour features historic
KEYSER, W.Va. — The Mineral County Historic Foundation is opening the Carskadon Mansion on Radical Hill as the centerpiece of its sixth annual Christmas tour.
In recent years, the foundation has begun restoring the home, which sits stately along U.S. Route 220 in Keyser.
Thomas R. Carskadon was an influential farmer and political leader. He was a member of the 1862-1863 convention that framed the Constitution of West Virginia.
As a farmer, he patented items and wrote articles that gained great attention in agricultural circles throughout the United States.
His home, a historic landmark that is now adorned for the holidays, offers a glimpse into the past and the mansion’s bright future.
Along with holiday décor will be a special display of Civil War attire.
Terry and Shirley Terrell were active in re-enactments and the showing will include a dress uniform, ladies dress and ball gown.
The sounds of the season will resonate through the structure as the Keyser High School Brass Ensemble performs throughout the day.
The tour is set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5. Other stops include Carskadon’s home church, the First United Methodist Church on Davis Street; the neighboring home of Dr. James and Dinah Courrier; the Mineral Street home of Ed and Karen McDonald; and the Markwood Funeral Home.
Tickets can be purchased at any of the homes the day of the tour or in advance at E&S; Fabric, Linda’s Hallmark and Main Street Books.
Proceeds from the tour benefit the continued preservation of the mansion. For more information, contact Nancy Niland at (304) 788-2789.
