News & Announcements
The latest news and announcements from Friends of Happy Retreat.
Happy Retreat Progress
Pictured here is removal of the screen porch which was built in the 1960s. As the porch foundation was removed, a set of stone steps was unearthed. Documentary and photographic evidence indicates these steps were added in the 1940s and read more
PAWV Award
The Friends of Happy Retreat was selected to receive Preservation Alliance of West Virginia’s 2015 Most Significant Save of an Endangered Site Award for the acquisition of Happy Retreat. Friends of Happy retreat was nominated for this ... read more
California Couple With Local Ties Helps Secure Happy Retreat’s Future
“Margie and Dr. Taylor Fithian stand with Walter Washington, president of Friends of Happy Retreat, in front of the historic home of Charles Town’s founder, Charles Washington. The Fifthians’ donation allowed the nonprofit to buy read more