| Mountain Art Works |
| In the Heart of Appalachia |
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Mountain Art Works (MAW's) is dedicated to the culture and history of the Appalachian Mountain region in and around
Southwest Virginia, in the Central Appalachian Mountains. Throughout Mountain Art Works you will find a wide variety
of items; Some for sale, and some a museum of our area and culture. All, a reflection of who we are.
We are located in a building that has been a gathering place for old friends and new since 1937 (The old "Club 83"). A
place where people from our mountain region mingle with neighbors from near and far....and where a world view can be
expressed in a friendly atmosphere of home. Just like when you go home to your MAW's..
Step into our parlor, where art works from antiques to current creations are on display. Stroll around the gallery and
enjoy the creative imagination of artists and craftspeople from Dickenson County and places beyond with works of art
from modern expression to "old tyme".
Southwest Virginia, in the Central Appalachian Mountains. Throughout Mountain Art Works you will find a wide variety
of items; Some for sale, and some a museum of our area and culture. All, a reflection of who we are.
We are located in a building that has been a gathering place for old friends and new since 1937 (The old "Club 83"). A
place where people from our mountain region mingle with neighbors from near and far....and where a world view can be
expressed in a friendly atmosphere of home. Just like when you go home to your MAW's..
Step into our parlor, where art works from antiques to current creations are on display. Stroll around the gallery and
enjoy the creative imagination of artists and craftspeople from Dickenson County and places beyond with works of art
from modern expression to "old tyme".
A Little About Us
Jane Vandyke Moore, owner of Mountain Art Works, has had a vision for a unique business establishment for years, and is
finally living her dream. She returned to Haysi in 2001 after spending the prior fifteen years living in the Roanoke area,
working as a sales rep for an environmental company, and serving Franklin County as its recycling coordinator. After
taking a few years to formulate her ideas and her business plan, she finally decided it was time, and took a step in faith to
make her idea a reality. Now, family duty calls and much of her time is spent caring for elderly parents. It's just
something you do,
Jane's brother Dennis once said that as far back as he could remember, "she's always wanted a store." Over the last few
years, her dream of a "store" has expanded into something much bigger. The main goal at MAW's is to showcase the
culture of the area, which has always been very important to her. The Appalachian region has a lot to offer the rest of the
world, and Jane, being a "mountain art work" herself, wanted to make the area a little more visible and show its positive
qualities that you don't often hear about outside the area.
Community involvement is a great way to reach the people and accomplish many things. If we are all working for common
goals we can reach them sooner.
Jane has served as Executive Director of the Dickenson County Chamber of Commerce and Director on the Lonesome Pine
Soil & Water Conservation Board, and is/has associated with a number of other organizations dedicated to the
beautification and promotion of Southwest Virginia and the Appalachian Mountain region. (Cumberland Plateau
e-Businsess Village Board of Directors, Dickenson County Fair Committee, Town of Haysi Fall Festival Committee,
Dickenson County Tourism Committee, Heart of Appalachia Tourism Marketing Committee, Haysi-Clinchco Lions Club,
Citizens for the Improvement of Dickenson County, Dickenson County Chamber of Commerce and Lonesome Pine Soil &
Water Conservation, Town of Haysi Revitalization Committee).
finally living her dream. She returned to Haysi in 2001 after spending the prior fifteen years living in the Roanoke area,
working as a sales rep for an environmental company, and serving Franklin County as its recycling coordinator. After
taking a few years to formulate her ideas and her business plan, she finally decided it was time, and took a step in faith to
make her idea a reality. Now, family duty calls and much of her time is spent caring for elderly parents. It's just
something you do,
Jane's brother Dennis once said that as far back as he could remember, "she's always wanted a store." Over the last few
years, her dream of a "store" has expanded into something much bigger. The main goal at MAW's is to showcase the
culture of the area, which has always been very important to her. The Appalachian region has a lot to offer the rest of the
world, and Jane, being a "mountain art work" herself, wanted to make the area a little more visible and show its positive
qualities that you don't often hear about outside the area.
Community involvement is a great way to reach the people and accomplish many things. If we are all working for common
goals we can reach them sooner.
Jane has served as Executive Director of the Dickenson County Chamber of Commerce and Director on the Lonesome Pine
Soil & Water Conservation Board, and is/has associated with a number of other organizations dedicated to the
beautification and promotion of Southwest Virginia and the Appalachian Mountain region. (Cumberland Plateau
e-Businsess Village Board of Directors, Dickenson County Fair Committee, Town of Haysi Fall Festival Committee,
Dickenson County Tourism Committee, Heart of Appalachia Tourism Marketing Committee, Haysi-Clinchco Lions Club,
Citizens for the Improvement of Dickenson County, Dickenson County Chamber of Commerce and Lonesome Pine Soil &
Water Conservation, Town of Haysi Revitalization Committee).
The Appalachian Mountains are rich with history and recreational opportunities. Home of the famous Hatfields and
McCoys and the Swift Silver Mine. If you are an outdoor enthusiast do we have something here for you! There's
boating, camping and fishing. Our beautiful scenic mountain streams are stocked with trout and other popular breeds
of fish. Hiking and biking trails offer picturesque scenery and a mountain challenge that can range from beginner to
expert. Throughout the month of October, water is released from the John Flannagan Reservoir raising the river level
which improves rafting and kayaking conditions. The Russell Fork River is internationally known for its whitewater.
McCoys and the Swift Silver Mine. If you are an outdoor enthusiast do we have something here for you! There's
boating, camping and fishing. Our beautiful scenic mountain streams are stocked with trout and other popular breeds
of fish. Hiking and biking trails offer picturesque scenery and a mountain challenge that can range from beginner to
expert. Throughout the month of October, water is released from the John Flannagan Reservoir raising the river level
which improves rafting and kayaking conditions. The Russell Fork River is internationally known for its whitewater.
As the gateway to the Breaks Interstate Park, Haysi's charm that makes it such a special place, is the natural beauty
that surrounds it. Come here and look around, and you'll be in awe of the rugged mountainous terrain, native wildlife,
mountain streams, whitewater rafting, bluegrass music and the peaceful setting.
Things have changed a little since the early 1900's. Haysi was still described as a laurel bed with logging, farming and
moonshine as the main industries as late as 1911.
that surrounds it. Come here and look around, and you'll be in awe of the rugged mountainous terrain, native wildlife,
mountain streams, whitewater rafting, bluegrass music and the peaceful setting.
Things have changed a little since the early 1900's. Haysi was still described as a laurel bed with logging, farming and
moonshine as the main industries as late as 1911.
Haysi, Virginia On July 25, 1900 the first post office opened in the what is now Haysi area at a store owned by
Charles M. Hayter and Otis Sifers.
The store was located about 1 mile northwest of the mouth of the McClure River and the area was known locally only
as "The Mouth of the McClure." But, the United States Post Office required that it have a real name before the
application could be completed and so Charles and Otis put their heads, and their names, together and came up with
Haysi.
No one is quite sure why Charles Hayter got first billing, especially since Otis Sifers got there first, but then, Haysi does
sound a lot better than Sifha.
Charles M. Hayter and Otis Sifers.
The store was located about 1 mile northwest of the mouth of the McClure River and the area was known locally only
as "The Mouth of the McClure." But, the United States Post Office required that it have a real name before the
application could be completed and so Charles and Otis put their heads, and their names, together and came up with
Haysi.
No one is quite sure why Charles Hayter got first billing, especially since Otis Sifers got there first, but then, Haysi does
sound a lot better than Sifha.
Local folklore has a different twist......Back in the day when there were no bridges that crossed the river, a ferry boat
operator named Si (Silas) would transport folks across. When you came down to the river if he was on the opposite
side, it was common to shout "Hey Si!" to get his attention. The town became known as Haysi!
operator named Si (Silas) would transport folks across. When you came down to the river if he was on the opposite
side, it was common to shout "Hey Si!" to get his attention. The town became known as Haysi!
| Appalachia - How do you pronounce it? (Apple-at-cha) |
Haysi - Local History
Dickenson County - Virginia's Baby
In 1880, Delegate William J. Dickenson sponsored a bill in the House of Delegates to establish Dickenson County as the
one hundredth county in Virginia. Dickenson County has since become known as "Virginia's Baby". Dickenson County
was formed in 1880 from Russell, Wise and Buchanan Counties. Early settlers migrated into the area almost 200
years ago with the first settlements being Sandlick, Haysi, Holly Creek (Clintwood) and Nora. Most early settlers were
farmers, living off the land, prospering with the natural abundance of grassland, timber and wild game. Farms were
maintained to fed the family and to peddle vegetables and eggs to the town folks. During the late 1800's
representatives for coal companies came through the area buying mineral rights on the lands owned by county
residents.
In 1915, the first railroad was completed into the county. With the completion of the railroad, lumber and coal
companies moved in and began their operations to extract the natural resources purchased years before. Coal mining
still continues today. Many of the smaller mines have been replaced with the development of new mining technology
and heavy earth moving equipment. It is now possible to remove entire mountains to access shallow seams of coal.
one hundredth county in Virginia. Dickenson County has since become known as "Virginia's Baby". Dickenson County
was formed in 1880 from Russell, Wise and Buchanan Counties. Early settlers migrated into the area almost 200
years ago with the first settlements being Sandlick, Haysi, Holly Creek (Clintwood) and Nora. Most early settlers were
farmers, living off the land, prospering with the natural abundance of grassland, timber and wild game. Farms were
maintained to fed the family and to peddle vegetables and eggs to the town folks. During the late 1800's
representatives for coal companies came through the area buying mineral rights on the lands owned by county
residents.
In 1915, the first railroad was completed into the county. With the completion of the railroad, lumber and coal
companies moved in and began their operations to extract the natural resources purchased years before. Coal mining
still continues today. Many of the smaller mines have been replaced with the development of new mining technology
and heavy earth moving equipment. It is now possible to remove entire mountains to access shallow seams of coal.
Heeeeeere's Janey!
And Then There's Mac.....
Fellow entrepreneur, Mac Black has deep roots in these hills as well. His Grand-father was an Old Regular Baptist
minister who brought many a lost soul down to the river to wash their sins away. Mac has traveled the country but had
something calling him back to the hills of Virginia. There is something special about the Heart of Appalachia. No matter
how far you go or how far you wander, they just seem to call you home.
Since returning to these hills we call home, Mac's passion is music and woodworking. He has a special project he's working
on.
minister who brought many a lost soul down to the river to wash their sins away. Mac has traveled the country but had
something calling him back to the hills of Virginia. There is something special about the Heart of Appalachia. No matter
how far you go or how far you wander, they just seem to call you home.
Since returning to these hills we call home, Mac's passion is music and woodworking. He has a special project he's working
on.