A year in Helvetia

One Year in Helvetia — THE BITTER SOUTHERNER

Infused with everything in Helvetia, from hand-painted coats of arms to papier mache masks, from just-sweet cornbread to homemade wine, there is a strong work ...

One Year In Helvetia - Emily Hilliard

Welcome to Helvetia, population 59. In a high mountain valley “an hour from anywhere,” the little town sustains the traditions of the Swiss ...

A year in Helvetia

A while back our friend Emily Hilliard, WV's State Folklorist, wrote this article for The Bitter Southerner. It captures Helvetia's magic in ...

Helvetia Restoration and Development Organization - Facebook

Every year on Helvetia's founding, we walk the original trail that brought the Swiss pioneers to Helvetia. Join us at 4pm on Thursday, October 20 in...

Helvetia - Wikipedia

The name is a derivation of the ethnonym Helvetii, the name of the Gaulish tribe inhabiting the Swiss Plateau before the Roman conquest.

Our Story - Welcome | Helvetia, WV

After the end of the Civil War, a group of Swiss and German-speaking immigrants formed in Brooklyn, New York. On October 20th, they reached the plot that ...

Visiting Little Switzerland in the US Helvetia, WV - YouTube

... Helvetia, WV. Come along with us as we learn more about the history, culture and people of this small "Swiss" town in the Appalachian ...

Helvetia: The History of a Swiss Village in the Mountains of West ...

This book documents a living community by exploring the ethnic customs, farming practices, community organization, and language maintenance of Helvetia ...

Helvetia, a Traditional Swiss Village in the Hills of West Virginia

This collection of oral histories conveys the values of Helvetia, a fiercely creative and productive close-knit mountain community where Swiss and Appalachian ...

Small West Virginia Community Keeps its Swiss Culture Alive

Helvetia Fasnacht: Small West Virginia Community Keeps its Swiss Culture Alive. 15K views · 6 years ago ...more. Try YouTube Kids. An app made ...

Helvetia – A "little Switzerland" in West Virginia - SWISS IMPACT USA

But Helvetia is worth a visit year-round for anyone seeking to enjoy the tranquility of the village, the unique nature surrounding it, and the ...

Historic | Helvetia, West Virginia | United States

After the end of the Civil War, a group of Swiss and German-speaking immigrants formed in Brooklyn, New York. On October 20th, they reached the plot that ...

The 4 coolest things at Fasnacht 2023 - WBOY.com

Fasnacht in Helvetia is a celebration of Swiss and German culture deep in the hills of West Virginia, and this year, hundreds upon hundreds of visitors poured ...

Helvetia article from Swiss : r/fo76 - Reddit

Fascinating read! The article was very readable even after translation (Germanic languages are nice cousins!). The story of Helvetia is a ...

From Helvetia Restoration, "Every... - The Hütte Restaurant - Facebook

From Helvetia Restoration, "Every year on Helvetia's founding, we walk the original trail that brought the Swiss pioneers to Helvetia.

Helvetia, West Virginia - Wikipedia

Helvetia is a census-designated place (CDP) in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 59.

Helvetia - West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History

The most important gathering place was at Brooklyn, NY where they formed a society of Swiss or German speaking people. They called it the "GRUETLI VEREIN."

Helvetia Fasnacht festival welcomes visitors to celebrate Spring ...

This quaint community was settled by a group of Swiss and German immigrants in 1869. Historically, the population in Helvetia has remained few.

Fasnacht, A Swiss Family Tradition - Elkins-Randolph County Tourism

Community, art, and culture are three words that come to mind when Clara Lehman thinks about Fasnacht, Helvetia's annual end-of-winter ...

Yodeling in Helvetia, WV+Audio from the Archives – Augusta

During a pandemic-free year, Helvetia holds a variety of traditional festivals and celebrations. Although I haven't attended any of the festivities ...