Welcome to Paths Traveled. This is a podcast recording tours of Buckhannon West Virginia. This is a project for and of our community. We look forward to traveling with you.
On this tour, Lisa Ann Critchfield takes us to the site of the new dog park that is being developed near the Riverwalk.
On this tour, Callie Cronin Sams takes us on a hike at the WV State Wildlife Center.
On this tour, Heather Schneider, who lives in the Buckhannon and runs the local shop, Dough Re Mi, brings us along on the third Gathering of Lateral Love Walk, accompanied by Wren Flannery. Starting and ending at Jawbone Park, we get to listen to some reflections on spreading peace, love, and gratitude throughout the community. This … Continue reading Heather Schneider – Gathering of Lateral Love Walk
On this tour, Eric Waggoner, who has lived in the Buckhannon for the past 15 years and chairs the English Department at West Virginia Wesleyan College, brings us to some of the city’s downtown gathering spots. Starting in Trader’s Alley, and ending at the Kanawha Lounge, we examine the ways in which Buckhannon has managed to reinvent itself. Take this … Continue reading Eric Waggoner – Gathering Spots Downtown
On this tour, Diana Kimble, who has lived in the Buckhannon-Upshur area for her entire life and is a recent graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, brings us on a tour of one city block of Main Street. Starting at the corner of Main and Florida, and ending at the corner of Main and Spring, we listen to … Continue reading Diana Kimble – One Block of Main Street
On this tour, Tom Schoffler, who is an actor and associate professor of theatre at West Virginia Wesleyan College, brings us on a spooky night walk (perfect for Halloween)! Starting at C.J. Maggies and ending at the Salvation Army, you can follow along with a fictitious resident of Buckhannon on Halloween night. Take this podcast … Continue reading Tom Schoffler – Halloween On Main Street
On this tour, Bill Mallory, who has been teaching at the West Virginia Wesleyan College English Department for over 40 years, brings us from the WVWC English Annex building to his home on Kepner Street and back again, all while discussing the people who used to live in the houses he passes along the way.
On this tour, Noel W. Tenney brings us from the Courthouse on Main Street to the corner of Main Street and Florida Street, while speaking about the area’s history.
On this tour, Robby Quarles walks us from the corner of Meade Street and College Avenue to the Black Student Union, on the corner of Meade Street and Camden Avenue. He begins near the large sign for West Virginia Wesleyan College, reminiscing about his college experience, and leads us along Meade Street until we arrive … Continue reading Robby Quarles on Meade Street
On this tour, Shauna Hambrick Jones walks us through Buckhannon City Park. She begins near the main entrance off of Park Street and leads us around the perimeter while discussing park history and personal reflections.