Lew and Jennie Craddock of Mt. Zion check exhibit
Past Predictions
Everything that can be invented has been invented - Charles Duell,
Commissioner U. S. Patent Office 1899.
I think there will a world market for maybe five computers. - Thomas Watson,
Chairman of IBM 1943.
Heavier than air flying machines are impossible. - Lord Kelvin, President of the
Royal Society 1895.
A look at communities of the future
Calhoun Historical Society has fascinating room
The Smithsonian's Yesterday's Tomorrow's opened last night at Calhoun
Middle/High School, an evening of "history about the future," according to Jeanne
Hamming of WVU. The traveling exhibit will be in Calhoun through June 6.
The exhibition is an historical overview of what Americans thought the future would look like, beginning in 1900 and
continuing through the late 20th century. "Come see for yourself how accurate those predictions were," suggested Dr. Tony
Russell.
Historical Society president Bob Bonar recognized several individuals who helped with the exhibit.
Another highlight of the exhibit was TV video interviews of some of our senior county residents, done by Calhoun High
School students, as well as rare video footage provided by the Historical Society and by Pat Radabaugh. The Society has a
room of historical artifacts near the Smithsonian exhibit, reflecting life in the 20th century.
Harry Siers' best cooking provided snacks, and the talented music of area musicians featuring "Pokey Hardway and
friends," rounded out the evening.
The Calhoun Historical Society held their monthly meeting after the opening.
Some of Calhoun's best musicians...
... including Pokey Hardway and friends
ADDITIONAL EVENTS
May 8 - June 6 - Oral/Video History can be viewed at the Historical Society's exhibit.
May 14 (6:30 pm) - Sci-Fi Family Film Festival: "The Time Machine" in the auditorium.
May 20 (7 pm) - Roundtable on the "The Future of Calhoun County" with panelists Ron Blankenship, Barbara Lay, Tom
McColley and Bob Weaver - Moderated by Maggie Bennett.
May 21 (6:30 pm) - Sci-Fi Family Film Festival "War of the Worlds" in the auditorium.
May 28 (6:30 pm) Sci-Fi Family Film Festival "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" in the auditorium.
June 1 (2:30 pm Sunday) Burial of the Time Capsule at Calhoun County Park.
The exhibit will be open before and after various events during the next few weeks, or can be viewed with permission during
the day from the school office, or arrangements can be made for group visits.
The exhibit is presented in Calhoun County through collaboration by The
Smithsonian Institution, The West Virginia Humanities Council, The Calhoun County
Historical Society, and Lights On! (a 21st Century Learning Grant).
Medical equipment from Calhoun
Student desk circa 1900
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