“West Virginia—Beaver County’s reflection” takes you on a fast-paced journey through the shared history of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, from frontier roots to post-industrial reinvention. In this short talk, Rodger Morrow shows how West Virginia’s struggles and comeback offer a powerful mirror—and practical lessons—for communities like Beaver County that are working to define a new future.
Forge of Our Fathers: How Beaver County’s Steel Industry Shaped The Men Who Made It
February 27, 2026
Beaver County’s steel history forged more than metal—it built communities, identity, and American self-reliance. A reflection on immigration, industry, and the meaning of material sovereignty.
