

ART
Tucker County is home to a thriving, diverse, and active arts scene. [MORE]

MUSIC
Bluegrass, hip-hop, and everything in between can be heard at live music venues and annual festivals. [MORE]

HISTORY & HERITAGE
Tucker County’s rich history is proudly celebrated throughout its communities. [MORE]

RECREATION
World-class outdoor activities await adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. [MORE]
our mission
To preserve and advance Tucker County culture.
We aim to enhance Tucker County’s unique mountain culture by developing opportunities to experience art, music, history, and outdoor recreation. Through these experiences, residents and visitors can discover the region’s cultural, historical, and industrial heritage.
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Woman on Bike by Rebecca Wudarski
Tucker County is home to a thriving, diverse, and active arts scene. Together, the neighboring towns of Thomas and Davis boast three live-music venues, over a dozen open-door studios and art galleries, plus numerous businesses that actively show and promote local art. Thomas hosts the annual ArtSpring festival, known for its outdoor Art Walks on historic Front Street. Davis hosts the Plum Tuckered Film Festival in the historic National Bank of Davis building. In the county seat of Parsons, you’ll find a rotating exhibition at the courthouse and Pickin’ in Parsons, an award-winning Bluegrass festival on the banks of the mighty Cheat River.
The unique natural beauty of the Potomac Highlands region has long been an attraction to artists, photographers, and song-writers seeking to draw inspiration from this incredibly diverse and ecologically important area. At the same time, many contemporary and non-traditional artists are drawn to the area for its collectively creative community, producing modern pieces one would expect to find in an urban setting. The diversity of resident artists yields an unexpected and impressive run of work throughout the year. Wandering through the shops, restaurants, galleries, and studios, it’s clear to see how the arts are an integral part of Tucker County’s cultural identity.
Art Spaces of Tucker County
THOMAS, WV
CANAAN VALLEY, WV
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Music Spaces and Resources
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Resources and Publications
recreation

board of directors

Brad Moore
President
Brad...
is a gardener, home renovator, and amateur water scientist who believes in Mardi Gras. As a practicing outdoor recreationist, he enjoys skiing, fishing, boating, biking, and ball sports, and he thinks that flies should be tied.

Robert Burns
Cultural Coordinator
Robert...
was born and raised in Tucker County except for the years he attended WVU, getting his masters in economics. He has served multiple roles in Tucker County, including Parsons City Council, Economic Development Authority Director, and the Executive Director of the Tucker Community Foundation. In these roles he’s managed $10 million in federal grants, helped small businesses thrive, and worked in many other charitable fields.

Tim Turner
Vice President
Tim...
joined board of the Cultural District Authority because of his love for Tucker County. His ancestors were from the Flanagan Hill Area. Tim and his wife, whose family owned parts of what is now the Canaan Valley Golf Course and Timberline, have a collection of photos and resources that he shares with the Parsons Advocate, Tucker County’s local newspaper. He feels it is important to share what he and his wife have because it sparks interest and generates stories that might otherwise be lost.

Jessica Waldo
Executive Director CVB & Chamber of Commerce
Jessica...
is the Executive Director of the Tucker County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce. She and her husband live in Canaan Valley and spend their time off skiing, hiking, and enjoying all that Tucker County has to offer.

Cory Chase
Cory...
was born and raised in Canaan Valley where he and his family were caretakers for a large cattle farm. They came to Canaan to start their own business: a cross country ski area with a restaurant and catering. Cory has been a small business owner as a licensed massage therapist for 15 years.

Emily
Wilson-Hauger
Emily...
is a Program Manager for Woodlands Development Group, a community development nonprofit, where she helps communities develop affordable housing, redevelop downtown areas, restore dilapidated buildings, clean up brownfield sites, and facilitate community planning efforts. Emily lives in Davis with her husband and daughter.
Lowell Moore

performance agenda
In 2017, a cultural tourism Performance Agenda was developed to guide the goals, objectives, and strategies guiding the TCCDA. Led by faculty and researchers at West Virginia University (WVU), the Performance Agenda was the result of data gathered from surveys and hours of interviews with county officials, business owners, residents, and tourists.
The primary goals in the agenda are to protect Tucker County’s cultural and historical resources, connect recreational, artistic, educational, and historical opportunities throughout the county; enhance cultural resources, and promote the unique elements that set Tucker County apart as a special destination.
contact us
Phone: (304) 704-4657
Address: P.O. Box 491 Parsons, WV 26287
Email: info@tuckerculture.com
Understanding the Performance Agenda
Tucker Culture is much more than simply the name of our organization. But what exactly is it? For some, it’s viewing the explosion of mountain laurel blossoms and six-foot-tall ferns in spring and walking among flagged red spruce trees and crimson bushes in fall. For others, it’s skiing or mountain biking by day and enjoying Appalachian fare, craft microbrews, and live music well into the evening.