Cockayne At Glen Dale

09/02/2026

Coming to the Farmers Market today (9/2) from 3-6pm!

09/01/2026

Who wants to build a scarecrow? After a three year break, we're bringing back Scarecrow Lane! Prizes in four categories, $10 entry fee. Let's fill the yard with your unique creations and create some cozy fall fun!

You can find more info and the entry form online here: https://www.cockaynefarmstead.com/events/2026/10/12/scarecrow-lane-at-cockayne

08/31/2026

We still have room in our Beginner Quilting Workshop! Joins us for three weeks of fun with local quilter Sandi Blackwell!

You can register online here: https://www.cockaynefarmstead.com/classes-and-workshops

08/26/2026

We have a new vendor at our Farmers Market on Wednesdays. She makes adorable yard decor, mushrooms, gourd birdhouses and more! How cute are these! Come check them out this afternoon from 3-6pm!

08/26/2026

Farmers Market this Wednesday, ,3-6pm!

08/25/2026

Our morning Pumpkin Pottery Workshop on September 12 is now sold out, so we've decided to open a second Afternoon Session! If you missed a spot in the morning session, here's your second chance! Still only 10 spots, so don't wait too long! You can register on our website under Workshop Registration: https://www.cockaynefarmstead.com/classes-and-workshops

08/24/2026

We have just four spots left in our Make a Pumpkin Pottery class coming up on September 12. Register on our website: https://www.cockaynefarmstead.com/classes-and-workshops

08/20/2026

Come work with us!

Do you love history and sharing this passion with people of all ages and backgrounds? Step back in time with the Cockayne Farmstead, a 19th century historic property managed by the Marshall County Historical Society - a grassroots organization charged with preserving historic buildings and a vast collection of over 3500 19th and early 20th century artifacts. Join their team as the Heritage Coordinator where you can make a positive impact on the local community by providing, expanding, and developing programming.

The historic Cockayne Farmstead is a unique historic site unlike any other in Marshall County, West Virginia. The Farmstead consists of an historic, National Register listed farmhouse built ca. 1850, a prehistoric earthen mound, and a large collection of 19th Century family artifacts and documents spanning the Cockayne family’s residence from 1850-2001. The 1850 farmhouse has been described as “frozen in time,” with the last major renovation occurring around the turn of the 20th century. The exterior house has been restored, but the interior has been preserved in place.

The Heritage Coordinator AmeriCorps will serve at the Cockayne Farmstead in a part-time capacity for 20 hours per week. Generally, service will occur Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 am - 5 pm. Occasional evening and weekend service hours will be required due to special events. The main duties of the Heritage Coordinator AmeriCorps will include:

*Help to expand, provide, and develop digital content
*Conduct outreach to local schools
*Provide tours to visitors
*Recruit and manage volunteers
*Engage the public through innovative programming and outreach to increase public awareness and use of the historic resources
*Promote the Farmstead via social media, other communications, and at events/fairs/festivals
*Light conservation and assist with museums collection management
*Assist with planning a group project to rehabilitate deteriorated windows in the historic farmhouse

The stipend is $1,000/month (before taxes). At the end of your service, you'll receive an educational award valued at $3,697.50. Instructions to apply at the link in the comments.

08/20/2026

New workshops coming up at the Cockayne Farmstead! On Saturday, September 12, we'll be hosting a pottery workshop with Betsy Cox of Echo Valley Pottery. We'll be making a cute pottery pumpkin, which you can then choose to glaze white or speckle orange. Only 10 spots available so sign up soon at https://www.cockaynefarmstead.com/classes-and-workshops