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A Summer Camp for Girls in Lewisburg, WV

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'Ghany Guest Posts

From time to time alum, campers, staff, and even friends write about Camp Alleghany for Girls. We're very grateful that they tell their stories and encourage engagement with 'Ghany. This is where we archive their contributions.

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March 3, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler July 25, 1951: Blue Bend

In this piece Susan Cotts and Dorsey Davidson write about one of ‘Ghany Girls’ favorite places — Blue Bend.

Filed Under: Directors Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, Blue Bend, Ghany Turns 100, The Alleghany Rattler

February 24, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler August 1972: Thoughts on the Anniversary

In this piece we Molly Rardin reflects on the 50th Anniversary celebration of Alleghany and an interesting essay on what camp would be like in the year 2000!

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, Camp Alleghany Alumni Association, Camp History, Ghany Turns 100, Memories, The Alleghany Rattler

February 17, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: The Spirit of Alleghany

Kitty Hutcheson explores during the 50th anniversary year what it is that captures the spirit of Alleghany.

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, Camp Alleghany Alumni Association, Camp History, Ghany Turns 100, Memories, The Alleghany Rattler

February 10, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: Thanks for The Memory

In 1971 Cary Carter wrote during the 50th anniversary year about her grateful memories and impressions of Alleghany.

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, Camp History, Counselors, Ghany Turns 100, Greenbrier River, Memories, The Alleghany Rattler

February 3, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: Cooper Tells of First Visit to Camp Alleghany

In this piece we learn about S. Cooper Dawson Jr.’s early days as a Greenbrier camper and coming over to Alleghany for dances and plays.

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, Camp History, family, Ghany Turns 100, Memories, The Alleghany Rattler, traditions

January 27, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: Bill and Cooper Bought Camp in ’63

In 1963 Camp Alleghany came into the Dawson family through S. Cooper Dawson, Jr., and here it is still in the family 49 years later! Read today’s Rattler for all the details.

Filed Under: Alumni

January 20, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: The Worthingtons

Helen Worthington made the key contribution to founding Camp Alleghany for Girls. Read about this extraordinary woman to whom we all owe a debt of gratitude.

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, activities, Camp Greenbrier, Camp History, campers, Celebrations, Ghany Turns 100, Greenbrier River, The Alleghany Rattler, traditions

January 12, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler August 1972: History of Camp Alleghany

During its 50th season, the Alleghany Rattler was chock full of 50th anniversary celebrations and reflections, including this “history of camp.”

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: activities, American Camp Association, Camp History, campers, Counselors, Ghany Turns 100, Memories, The Alleghany Rattler, traditions

January 6, 2022 By 'Ghany Guest Posts

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: Big Doings are Being Planned for Anniversary

In this piece camp gets ready to celebrate its 50th summer (1922 being the first making 1971 the 50th.) The next few rattler throwbacks will focus on that summer’s events. 

Filed Under: Alumni Tagged With: 100th Anniversary, 100th Summer, Camp Alleghany Alumni Association, Camp History, campers, Celebrations, Counselors, Ghany Turns 100, The Alleghany Rattler

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