Make Your Voice Heard!

WE ARE HIRING!

Friends of Blackwater, based in Thomas, WV, works to protect and celebrate the cultural and natural heritage of Tucker County — one of the most diverse and historic regions in the state. Through our Tucker County Heritage Project, we’re sharing local history with residents and visitors alike, including a traveling exhibit of over 40 panels highlighting the years 1885–1950 and the pivotal civil rights work of J.R. Clifford and Carrie Williams.

We’re now hiring Full-Time AmeriCorps members for the upcoming program year starting in September 2025! This one-year term (1,700 hours) includes:

  • 💵 A $21,000 living stipend

  • 🎓 A $7,395 education award upon completion

  • 🎟️ Eligibility for up to 2 semesters of WV Public Higher Education Tuition Waiver

If you’re passionate about education, history, and preservation, this is your chance to make a real difference!

📩 Questions? Contact Lesley Stokes at lesley@saveblackwater.org or 304-345-7663 x103

THE NEW RIVERWALK TRAIL

Summer 2025 Newsletter

Our Summer 2025 Newsletter is here! Click the button below to download your free copy! Inside you will find updates on all of our current projects and gratitude towards our amazing partners!

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