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Location/County: Ripley, Jackson
October 10, 2014 — October 11, 2014
Evening strolls through historic downtown Ripley will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Alpine Theatre, 210 W. Main Street. The one-mile walks will features tales by storyteller “Granny Sue,” including accounts of West Virginia’s last public hanging and the tragic death of the town’s namesake, Pastor Harry Ripley. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. The event is sponsored by Main Street Ripley, the Jackson County Players and the Ripley Convention & Visitors Bureau. Call 844-772-8850 for information.