RAIL is currently engaging in many endeavors to acquire, preserve, and restore historical and cultural sites in southern West Virginia. The historical sites from the coal camps and past heritage of the region are slowly deteriorating, and with them the last remnants of a bygone era that was integral to the formation of the region and development of the nation as a whole. Through the development of an Artisan Trail, RAIL is working with artisans in Wyoming County to develop strategies to improve their skills and increase sales of their unique regional products. RAIL is currently establishing Wyoming County's first Historical Preservation Society.

In addition to establishing Wyoming County's first Historical Society, RAIL is also heavily involved in the renovation of the Mount Grove Baptist Chuch in Wyco. The church was first built in 1917 by Major W.T. Tams at Wyco Coal Camp "C" for the white population of the camp. There was a different church for the African Americans of Wyco.

After a deminished following, the church was abandoned in 1990; which marks the start of the structure's exposure to the natural elements without any up keep, causing it to be compromised.

RAIL Receives Gift from Food Lion

Apr 8, 2009
Gift will support new Farming for Health and Wealth Program
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Sponsors Gather to Kick Off Junior Achievement in Wyoming County

Mar 27, 2009
Sponsors and Funders Meet to Discuss JA Launch
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