Author to discuss impact of West Virginia’s ‘hippie homesteaders’ In the late 1960s and early 1970s, thousands of young homesteaders left cities to find an inexpensive, safe place to live on their own terms in West Virginia. Though many have moved on, a considerable number of these back-to-the-land movement settlers chose to remain, raise families and contribute to the state’s cultural identity. Tamarack and “Mountain Stage” might not exist without their influence. Author and artist Carter Taylor Seaton will present “Hippie Homesteaders: Impact on West Virginia” 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, in the MacFarland-Hubbard House, 1310 Kanawha Blvd. E. It will be the second presentation of the West Virginia Humanities Council’s 2014 Little Lecture Series, sponsored by law firm Robinson & McElwee. Seaton’s talk will be based on her new book, “Hippie Homsteaders: Arts, Crafts, Music, and Living on the Land in West Virginia.” Admission is $10 and includes a reception after the program. Taylor Books will furnish copies of “Hippie Homesteaders” for purchase and Seaton will sign books. People interested in attending should call the Humanities Council at 304-346-8500 before 5 p.m. April 24.
Posted on: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 21:23:16 +0000
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