Here’s a fun fact: Did you know that West Virginia might have actually been the first state to officially recognize Thanksgiving? In 1861, Governor Francis H. Pierpont issued a Thanksgiving declaration, marking a special moment for the state amidst the Civil War. Since then, Thanksgiving has been all about a balance of good food, picturesque scenery, and quality time with loved ones.
West Virginia offers all the above! Here are five ways to honor these traditions with friends and family while celebrating Thanksgiving in The Mountain State and the Oxley House and Tygart Hotel are featured: