Helvetia, West Virginia is a small Swiss village in a high mountain valley. The original Swiss and German settlers arrived in 1869 and their descendants remain. Due to the isolation of the area, the traditions of dance, music, food, and holidays have survived through the generations. Popular events include: Fasnacht, Ramp Supper, Swiss National Day, Helvetia Fair, Helvetia Day, and monthly Square Dances. Businesses include the Hutte Restaurant, Beekeeper Bed and Breakfast, Honey Haus, Blue House Gift Shop, and Kultur Haus Helvetia which contains the Helvetia Mask Museum, the Helvetia General Store, the Helvetia Post Office, the Alpen Lodge, and the Helvetia Research Center.

This Web site provides information on activities in the Helvetia area. It is updated as information is received and a monthly E-mail newsletter, Helvetia Highlights, is sent to those who sign up.

Helvetia Highlights

Saturday, May 5. First Saturday Square Dance. Adults $5. Age 12 and under, $2. 8:00 p.m. Community Hall.

Tuesday, May 8. Monthly meeting of the Helvetia Restoration and Development Organization. 6 p.m. at the Helvetia Public Library.

Saturday, May 12. Pickens School Alumni/Senior Banquet.

Thursday, May 17. Helvetia Public Library Board of Trustees meeting. At the Library. 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 23. Farm Women's Club Meeting.

Saturday, June 2. First Saturday Square Dance. Adults $5. Age 12 and under, $2. 8:00 p.m. Community Hall.

Sunday, June 10. Helvetia Cemetery Decoration.

Tuesday, June 12. Monthly meeting of the Helvetia Restoration and Development Organization. 6 p.m. at the Helvetia Public Library.

Sunday, June 17. Pickens Cemetery Decoration.

Thursday, June 21. Helvetia Public Library Board of Trustees meeting. At the Library. 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 27. Farm Women's Club Meeting.