Today's Throwback Thursday photograph was found at the West Virginia State Archives website as part of its Picture of the Week feature! According to the description given, this festively dressed group is celebrating a Halloween party at the West Virginia School for the Deaf, some time during the 1960's.
The WV Schools for the Deaf and Blind are still in existence today and are located on a historic campus in Romney, Hampshire County. Dating back to 1870, the first class consisted of 25 deaf and 5 blind students. And, I'm pleased to report that 50+ years later, the schools are still embracing the fun and whimsy of Halloween! The photo below is of Ms. Emerick-Engle's 2016-2017 5th grade class at the WV School for the Blind!
Looking for MORE historic West Virginia Halloween photographs? Check out my post, HALLOWEEN IN WEST VIRGINIA!
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