It’s not too late  . . . .  become a partner in
            “Welcome to Coalwood”

You can help me pay for production costs of this project by making a tax-deductible contribution to IFP Minnesota, which has sponsored the film.  

Click HERE to join these financial partners who have made contributions to this project as part of IFP’s fiscal sponsorship program.  

Thank you!

Charlie Myers                     Jim McMillan
Jack Likens                         Robert Gilley
Lynn Nordgren                    Jitendrapal Kundan       
Marian Hehre                      Christen Jechorek     
Carol & Jim DeHaven         Cape Coalwood Restoration Assoc.
Don Sudduth                       Sandie Cox                             
Susan Reutter                     Jeanette Mansfield                   
Katie Neary                         Roger Richards
Rebecca Joy Ramgren       Bruce Rakes
Kaye L. Maerz                     Natitia Hughes
Wayne Baldwin                   Robert “Rusty” Rush
Peggy Soma                       Angela Andrist
William Walker                    Barbara Batson
Peter Rachleff                     Donnie SkujaBecome_a_Partner.htmlBecome_a_Partner.htmlshapeimage_2_link_0
Click HERE to see all the people and organizations who have contributed to the making of this film.Thank_You%21.html
If you want to leave a comment about this website, my movie, or share a memory of Coalwood or McDowell County, click here.mailto:steven.date@yahoo.com?subject=email%20subject
A Tribute to Eugene TurpinGene_Turpin.html
The Coalwood StoryThe_Coalwood_Story.html
J.R. HatmakerJ.R.Hatmaker.html
Behind the CameraBehind_the_Camera.html

To learn more about my film project and the town of Coalwood, please explore some of my other pages.

The People of CoalwoodPeople_of_Coalwood.html
The People of McDowell CountyPeople_of_McDowell_County.html
The Company StoreCompany_Store_.html
Coalwood TodayCoalwood_Today.html
The Rocket BoysThe_Rocket_Boys.html
David GoadDavid_Goad.html
Alan “Cathead” JohnstonAlan_%22Cathead%22_Johnston.html
Coalwood to the Cape  - “C2C”Coalwood_to_the_Cape.html
          THANK YOU !
Click HERE to find out about all the people and organizations that have helped me with this project.Thank_You%21.html
To learn more about how to help preserve the history and heritage of Coalwood, visit the CHS website.
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What people are saying about . . .

            Welcome to Coalwood


“What you’ve done is remarkable, Steve . . . a remarkable tribute to this little town of Coalwood, West Virginia.  Your film will never be forgotten.”

                               - Homer Hickam, author of Rocket Boys


“Mr. Date hit a home run!  Four stars, fantastic film in every way.  It really captures a lost age and what some people are doing to keep the positive spirit that existed in Coalwood back in the ‘50s alive.”

                                - Steve Fesenmeier, Charleston, WV Gazette


“It’s like living back in Coalwood again.  I love it so much.  I want everyone to have a copy of this -- it’s wonderful.”

                                - Roy Lee Cooke, Rocket Boy


“You have done Coalwood and McDowell County proud.  What you did with my music was very tasteful and the sound was great!  I am very proud to be part of this project.”

                                - Alan “Cathead” Johnston,  musician (provided all music for the film)


“Thank you, Steve.  I appreciate what you have done for Coalwood and the Rocket Boys.”

                                 - Billy Rose, Rocket Boy


“Congratulations, Steve!  Your film is beyond awesome, the editing superb and the final product a terrific and inspiring story to those of us who have experienced Coalwood and those who have not.”

                                - Marian Hehre, Minneapolis teacher


“You really did a great job.  You really captured the atmosphere of the town way back when, Homer Hickam’s time, present and going forward.”

                                - Jeanette Mansfield, Livonia, Michigan


“THANK YOU!  The love, talent, and no doubt very hard work you poured into this project resulted in you absolutely capturing the essence of this town and the people…both historically and present.  If anything can now save the town for future generations to come…your film may just do the trick!”      

                                - Jim McMillan, Pounding Mill, VA (former Coalwood resident)

                                              

“Steve, thank you for an awesome film. I have watched it over and over and have even ordered extra copies for gifts.  Thanks for a great tribute to Coalwood.”

                                 -  Barbara Batson, East Birmingham, AL


“Thank you so very much for adding on to Homer's story of Coalwood. I strongly recommend to those who have read Homer's trilogy, they also watch this video.”

                                 - Marilyn McMahan, Union, Michigan


“A cup of tea by the fireplace and silenced by the magic of Steve Date's work.  I grew up in the same small town in Oregon . . . For everyone else, buy up all of Steve's DVDs!  A bit of nostalgia that we should all be reminded of.  Sometimes, we just make ......things too complex, when it is really all about honesty, family, friends and basic values.  Please support Steve's efforts!”

                                     - Stephen Kent, Hood River, Oregon

Music by Alan “Cathead” Johnston

Photos and Films from the collections of:

                                                 David Goad

                                              Jim McMillan

                                               J.R.Hatmaker

                                            Homer Hickam

                                       The Likens Family

                                       The Mauck Family

                                       David C. Ridenour

                                            Carol DeHaven

Photo by Susan Marks

The First Minnesota Screening of

Welcome to Coalwood

November 12, 2009

The Parkway Theater, Minneapolis


Thank you to Brad and Julie Blue and MinnPost for sponsoring the event.  Thank you to Becky and Steve Ramgren for making it all go smoothly.


Click HERE to see more about this event.

DVDs also AVAILABLE AT TAMARACK !http://www.tamarackwv.com/
Beckley, West Virginia    I-77 Exit 45http://www.tamarackwv.com/
AND AVAILABLE AT 
The Bramwell Station
Coal Heritage Trail Welcome Centerhttp://www.bramwellwv.com/
Historic Bramwell, West Virginia   http://www.bramwellwv.com/

AND AVAILABLE AT

The Country Corner Store

Coalwood, West Virginia

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Website updated

July 6, 2010

Save this Church!Save_the_Church%21.html

Please Help Save this Church!

Help the Coalwood Historical Society save the historic black church in the “Mudhole” section of Coalwood.

CLICK HERE to see a video featuring Katie Jones, the final member of the church talking about her hopes for the church building.

Poster and cover art by SchwartzPowell Design

                http://www.schwartzpowell.com/

Music by Alan “Cathead” Johnston

Photos and Films from the collections of:

                                                 David Goad

                                              Jim McMillan

                                               J.R.Hatmaker

                                            Homer Hickam

                                       The Likens Family

                                       The Mauck Family

                                       David C. Ridenour

                                            Carol DeHaven

Welcome to Coalwood

                                       A Film by Steve Date

Welcome to Coalwood

A Film by Steve Date