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.
Celebrating the 100th All Summer
What can campers in all sessions expect with our summer-long celebration of our 100th Anniversary? Plenty! Read today’s blog to learn more (and register soon, we’re getting full!)
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.
A COVID Case After So Much Prevention…Argh!
COVID got the last word in the end, even after so much work to prevent it. Here’s what it meant for our family this winter, and what we’re thinking about camp for Summer 2022.
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.
Plans Afoot for our 100th Anniversary Party!
Tickets are now on sale for our Big 100th Anniversary Bash happening on Saturday, August 13th at Camp Alleghany during Family Camp. Read the blog for all the details!
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.”
A Double Camp Reunion for the Generations
Two generations of campers had a sweet camp reunion this summer and it just happened to be Director Elizabeth Shreckhise’s own family that got to indulge!
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.