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2023

NEWS COVERAGE

November 30, 2023, Sen Capito’s Office, Reese: Lighting Capitol Tree Was ‘Really Exciting’ 

November 30, 2023, WUSA, 2023 US Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting

November 29, 2023, MSN, U.S. Capitol Christmas tree illuminated during holiday ceremony

November 29, 2023, WCHS, West Virginia provides this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

November 29, 2023, WENY, Christmas Tree Lights Up Capitol Hill with Annual Ceremony

November 29, 2023, Washingtonian, How They Pick the Capitol’s Christmas Tree

November 29, 2023, Am. Journal of Transportation, Werner Enterprises drivers enjoy experience hauling U.S. Capitol Christmas tree in a Kenworth T680 Signature Edition

November 29, 2023, Sen Manchin’s Office, Manchin Celebrates 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting

November 28, 2023, The Inter Mountain, Big Night at the Capitol 

November 28, 2023, CSPAN, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

November 28, 2023, FOX 5 DC WATCH, 2023 US Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony

November 28, 2023, Spectrum News, The ‘people’s tree’ shines again over Capitol Hill

November 28, 2023, Sen Capito’s Office, Capito Lights U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree From WV MON National Forest 

November 28, 2023, Erie News Now, Christmas Tree Lights Up Capitol Hill with Annual Ceremony

November 28, 2023, The Inter Mountain, Spectacular Lighting Ceremony

November 28, 2023, WOAY U.S., Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony!

November 28, 2023, UPI, U.S. Capitol Christmas tree illuminated during holiday ceremony

November 28, 2023, WV Metro News, West Virginia is well represented at Christmas tree lighting ceremony at U.S. Capitol

November 27, 2023, The Inter Mountain, Ready for the Lighting

November 27, 2023, WDTV, West Virginia’s Norway Spruce set for U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony

November 27, 2023, WV News, West Virginia’s 63-Foot Norway Spruce to Light Up U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Ceremony

November 27, 2023, WVU Today, WVU Extension service project on display at U.S. Capitol for holiday season 

November 27, 2023, WV Public Broadcasting, Randolph County Fourth Grader To Light U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

November 27, 2023, Sen Joe Manchin’s Office, Watch Live – Tree Lighting

November 27, 2023, WBOY, Randolph County 4th grader to light U.S. Capitol Christmas tree

November 26, 2023, WV Metro News, 63-foot Norway Spruce from West Virginia is set for U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony this week 

November 24, 2023, WV News, Tree In Charleston 

November 24, 2023, The Dominion Post, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to be lit Tuesday 

November 23, 2023, Mountain Messenger, Monongahela National Forest makes history providing two Christmas trees to the nation 

November 23, 2023, WV News, WV Tree to be lit at US Capitol Tuesday 

November 22, 2023, Spirit of Jefferson, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree celebrated in county 

November 22, 2023, Hampshire Review, O, Tannenbaum 

November 21, 2023, WOAY, Capitol Christmas Tree arrives in Washington, DC

November 21, 2023, Fed Week, Photo of Delivery

November 20, 2023, Floor Daily, AHF Brands to Sponsor 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree 

November 20, 2023, Southeast Ag Net, National Christmas Tree Tour 

November 20, 2023, Parsons Advocate, Capitol Christmas Tree Comes to Town 

November 18, 2023, NBC, The 2023 Capitol Christmas Tree has arrived safely in DC 

November 18, 2023, News Center Maine, US Capitol Christmas tree arrives from West Virginia

November 18, 2023, Parkersburg News and Sentinel, U.S. Capitol Christmas tree from West Virginia arrives in D.C.

November 18, 2023, WUSA, Capitol Christmas Tree delivered to National Mall

November 17, 2023, National Geographic, How the nation chooses the best and brightest Christmas Trees

November 17, 2023, ABC, Tis’ the Season: US Capitol Christmas Tree arrives in DC from West Virginia

November 17, 2023, Fox News 5, 2023 US Capitol Christmas Tree arrives in DC

November 17, 2023, RDF TV, U.S. Capitol Christmas tree, “The People’s Tree,” makes its arrival!

November 17, 2023, WV Public Broadcasting, Christmas Tree From Mon National Forest Arrives At U.S. Capitol

November 17, 2023, KCCI, Iowa trucker delivers giant Christmas tree to US Capitol

November 17, 2023, CSPAN, Christmas Tree Arrival at the U.S. Capitol

November 17, 2023, WBOY, Christmas Tree from West Virginia on display outside White House 

November 17, 2023, WJLA, 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree arrives

November 17, 2023, KRGE, US Capitol Christmas tree arrives on the Hill 

November 17, 2023, WV Public Broadcasting, Christmas Tree From Mon National Forest Arrives At U.S. Capitol

November 17, 2023, WKNO FM, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives from Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia

November 17, 2023, DC News Now, US Capitol Christmas tree arrives on the Hill

November 17, 2023, Washington Times, WATCH: U.S. Capitol Christmas tree arrives in Washington

November 17, 2023, Washington Examiner, Capitol Christmas tree arrives in Washington

November 17, 2023, WFXR, US Capitol Christmas Tree from West Virginia being unloaded in DC

November 17, 2023, NBC 15, Capitol Hill Christmas Tree arrives

November 17, 2023, WENY, From WV to DC, the People’s Tree Stands at the People’s House

November 17, 2023, WTVY, Capitol Hill Christmas Tree arrives

November 17, 2023, WNBC 4, Capitol Christmas Tree arrives in Washington D.C

November 16, 2023, Dominion Post, Monongahela National Forest to provide a second Christmas tree to Washington 

November 16, 2023, WV Daily News, Monongahela National Forest makes history providing two Christmas trees to the Nation 

November 16, 2023, WCHS Traveling, WV: U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour

November 16, 2023, We Are Iowa, Meet Tim Dean, the Iowan helping transport 2023 US Capitol Christmas tree

November 15, 2023, Cumberland Times News, U.S. Capitol Christmas tree makes Romney stop

November 15, 2023, WV Metro News, Monongahela National Forest to provide a second Christmas Tree to Washington

November 15, 2023, The Inter Mountain, 4-H group headed to D.C. for lighting

November 15, 2023, WBOY, Several Companion Trees sent off from Bruceton Mills

November 15, 2023, Beckley Register Herald, Two trees from W.Va. will spend holidays in nation’s capital

November 15, 2023, WOWT,  Iowa trucker delivering U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

November 15, 2023, NBC Washington, ‘Great honor’: West Virginia students take pride in helping harvest Capitol Christmas Tree

November 15, 2023, WBOY, Another Monongahela National Forest tree delivered to White House

November 15, 2023, Sen Joe Manchin Newsletter, Manchin Applauds Monongahela National Forest For Saving Christmas at the White House

November 15, 2023, WDTV, Monongahela National Forest provides second Christmas tree to Washington, D.C.

November 15, 2023, WV News, US Capitol Christmas Tree Delivered, Second Tree from West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest Finds Home at the White House

November 15, 2023, WV Public Broadcasting, 2nd Tree Headed To Nation’s Capital From Mon National Forest

November 15, 2023, The Inter Mountain, Manchin applauds Mon Forest for ‘saving Christmas’ 

November 15, 2023, Beckley Register Herald, Two trees from W.Va. will spend holidays in nation’s capital

November 15, 2023, Cision PR Newswire, 84 Lumber Welcomes 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Morgantown, West Virginia on its way to Washington, D.C.

November 15, 2023, WVVA, Monongahela National Forest provides second Christmas tree to Washington, D.C. 

November 15, 2023, WV Explorer, W.Va. to provide second Christmas tree to Washington, D.C. 

November 15, 2023, Daily News Record, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Brings Spirit To Harpers Ferry Job Corps Center

November 14, 2023, HBS Dealer, 84 Lumber hosts U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Morgantown 

November 14, 2023, The Panhandle News, Network Capitol Christmas Tree Making a Stop in the Eastern Panhandle Wednesday

November 14, 2023, WOAY, Weather Outlook For U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

November 14, 2023, The Trucker, Truckstop helps support US Capitol Christmas Tree delivery

November 12, 2023, WCHS, Traveling WV: US Capitol Christmas Tree Harvest

November 11, 2023, The Inter Mountain, It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas 

November 11, 2023, WAJR, Endlessly Wild and Wonderful’ U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree celebration comes to Morgantown 

November 11, 2023, Weirton Daily Times, Capitol Christmas tree stops in Wheeling

November 11, 2023, WV Explorer, Facts about the West Virginia-grown U.S. Capitol Christmas tree

November 11, 2023, DA WVU’s Independent Student Newspaper, PHOTO GALLERY | 2023 Capitol Christmas Tree 

November 11, 2023, The Intelligencer, It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

November 11, 2023, DA WVU’s Independent Student Newspaper, Morgantown residents send off Capitol Christmas Tree

November 10, 2023, The Intelligencer, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Stops in Wheeling

November 10, 2023, WTRF, U.S. Capitol Tree makes its way to the Friendly City 

November 10, 2023, Portsmouth Daily Times, Capitol Christmas Tree drives through Portsmouth

November 10, 2023, Azios, “A small army”: How the iconic Capitol Christmas Tree is picked, gets to D.C.

November 10, 2023, The Inter Mountain, Shining Brightly

November 10, 2023, The Dominion Post, ‘The People’s Tree’ — in the University City 

November 10, 2023, WAJR, City of Morgantown ready to welcome Capitol Christmas Tree 

November 10, 2023, WDTV, U.S. Capitol Christmas tree being celebrated in Morgantown as it heads to D.C. 

November 10, 2023, WV News, Endlessly Wild and Wonderful’ U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Makes Stop in Morgantown

November 10, 2023, CBS Pittsburg, U.S. Capitol Christmas tree stops by 84 Lumber 

November 10, 2023, Mountaineer ENews, Downtown traffic patterns to be adjusted for U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree event 

November 10, 2023, AOL, Joseph Pratt: Capitol Christmas Tree drives through Portsmouth 

November 9, 2023, North Carolina Daily, Christmas tree from West Virginia to adorn West Lawn of US Capitol

November 9, 2023, Mountaineer ENews, Community invited to see Capitol Christmas Tree as it makes its way to Washington 

November 9, 2023, WCHS, Traveling WV: US Capitol Christmas Tree Harvest

November 9, 2023, WTOV, U.S. Capitol Christmas tree, grown in W.Va., makes stop in Wheeling 

November 9, 2023, The Observer Reporter, Christmas Tree 

November 8, 2023, Hampshire Review, U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will visit Romney next week 

November 8, 2023, WOWK, ‘Lawyer by day, lumberjack by night’: West Virginia man cuts down US Capitol Christmas Tree 

November 7, 2023, Pocahontas Times, ‘People’s Tree’ harvested from the Mon Forest 

November 8, 2023, Wvnews, Endlessly Wild and Wonderful

November 8, 2023, LNP Online/LancasterOnline.com, Watch a time-lapse of AHF Products helping in the transport of U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

November 8, 2023, Metronews Radio Network Online, Charleston community celebrates arrival of U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

November 8, 2023, wchstv.com, State Capitol celebrates Christmas tree headed to D.C.

November 8, 2023, WVNS-TV Online, The Capitol Christmas tree makes a pit-stop at Tamarack Marketplace

November 7, 2023, WTRF-TV Online, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree making a stop in Wheeling

November 7, 2023, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Visit Mercer County to attend U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree event

November 7, 2023, wsaz.com, U.S. Capitol Christmas tree celebrated in Charleston as it heads to D.C. 

November 7, 2023, World News Report, Kanawha Boulevard closed near State Capitol from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2023, for U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Send-Off

November 6, 2023, The Inter-Mountain Online, Joyous Celebration

November 6, 2023, The Inter-Mountain Online, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Celebration

November 6, 2023, WOWK-TV Online, US Capitol Christmas Tree chopped down in West Virginia, send-off celebration scheduled

November 6, 2023, Metronews Radio Network Online, State plans a big celebration around U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

November 5, 2023, WBOY-TV Online, City of Elkins kicks off US Capitol Christmas Tree Tour

November 4, 2023, WOAY TV, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Harvest in West Virginia Marks Historical Moment

November 4, 2023, The Inter-Mountain Online, Justice announces holiday festival

November 4, 2023, The Inter-Mountain Online, Helping Decorate

November 4, 2023, Metronews Radio Network Online, Capitol Christmas Tree ready to make its trek across the Mountain State

November 4, 2023, WTRF-TV Online, US Capitol Christmas Tree chopped down in West Virginia, heading to DC

November 4, 2023, Idaho State Journal Online, A Norway spruce from West Virginia is headed to the US Capitol to be this year’s Christmas tree

November 3, 2023, wsaz.com, Wayne County Artist Featured on Capitol Christmas Tree

November 3, 2023, Parkersburg News and Sentinel Online, West Virginia plans big send off for national Christmas Tree

November 3, 2023, Wvnews, Cut Your Own Christmas Tree for Only $5 in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest”

November 3, 2023, WVVA-TV Online, Where to catch a glimpse of the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree

November 3, 2023, wsaz.com, Where to catch a glimpse of the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree

November 3, 2023, WBOY-TV Online, Rules for cutting your own Christmas tree in the Mon Forest

November 3, 2023, WBOY-TV Online, Capitol Christmas tree harvested from Mon National Forest in West Virginia

November 3, 2023, CDLLife, Five million mile Werner driver to help haul the Capitol Christmas tree

November 3, 2023, Mhc, Kenworth T680 Signature Edition to Transport 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

November 3, 2023, The Trucker Online, Werner prepares to haul US Capitol Christmas tree

November 2, 2023, The Register-Herald Online, Welcoming the Wonderland of Trees

November 2, 2023, The Register-Herald Online, Charleston festival to celebrate W.Va. tree heading for display at U.S. Capitol

November 2, 2023, Intelligencer/News-Register Online, Elkins Sawyers Selected To Harvest Capitol Christmas Tree

November 2, 2023, The Inter-Mountain Online, National symbol harvested

November 2, 2023, WV Daily News, Gov. Justice to celebrate West Virginia tree heading for display at the U.S. Capitol at event in Charleston  

November 2, 2023, West Virginia Press Association, Gov. Justice to celebrate West Virginia tree heading for display at the U.S. Capitol at event in Charleston

November 2, 2023, wchstv.com, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to stop in Huntington on its way to Washington, D.C.

November 2, 2023, wsaz.com,  U.S. Capitol Christmas tree to visit Huntington

November 2, 2023, WV News, Festival in Charleston to feature West Virginia Norway Spruce headed to U.S. Capitol     

November 2, 2023, Pocahontas Times, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will stop in Marlinton               

November 2, 2023, Register Herald, U.S. Capitol Christmas tree to visit Beckley          

November 2, 2023, The Intelligencer, Elkins Sawyers Selected To Harvest Capitol Christmas Tree       

November 1, 2023, WV Metro News, National Christmas tree begins its journey from W.Va. to D.C.      

November 1, 2023, WCHS, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to appear in Charleston as part of holiday celebration   

November 1, 2023, WOWK, US Capitol Christmas Tree chopped down in West Virginia, send-off celebration scheduled 

November 1, 2023, Manchin senate, Beverly Student Headed to D.C.

November 1, 2023, WBOY, Capitol Christmas tree harvested from Mon National Forest in West Virginia  

November 1, 2o23, Pocahontas Times, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will stop in Marlinton

November 1, 2023, The Register-Herald Online, Gov. Justice to celebrate W.Va. tree heading for display at U.S. Capitol at event in Charleston

November 1, 2023, The Register-Herald Online, U.S. Capitol Christmas tree to visit Beckley

November 1, 2023, wchstv.com, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to appear in Charleston has part of holiday celebration

October 30, 2023, The Inter Mountain, Beverly Student Headed to D.C.               

October 28, 2023, WV Metro News, Two Mountain State Timber Veterans to Cut US Capitol Christmas Tree    

October 28, 2023, The Inter Mountain, Elkins Sewing Center creates 15-foot skirt 

October 28, 2023, Metronews Radio Network Online, Two Mountain State timber veterans to cut U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in W.Va.    

October 27, 2023, Augusta Free Press, Norway spruce to be harvested from West Virginia for U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

October 27, 2023, WBOY-TV Online, 2 West Virginians will cut down 2023 Capitol Christmas Tree

October 26, 2023, The Inter-Mountain Online, Two sawyers chosen to harvest U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

October 26, 2023, The Inter-Mountain, Two sawyers chosen to harvest U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree   

October 26, 2023, WCHS, Traveling WV: U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Sawyers   

October 26, 2023, WBOY, 2 West Virginians will cut down 2023 Capitol Christmas Tree               

October 26, 2023, Augusta Free Press, Norway spruce to be harvested from West Virginia for U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree    

October 25, 2023, The Register Herald, Candy and costume times galore       

October 25, 2023, West Virginia Press Association, Manchin congratulates Beverly student  

October 24, 2023, The Intermountain, Fall Festival is set for Saturday               

October 24, 2023, The Truckers News, 2 individuals and husband and wife team to deliver Capitol Christmas Tree    

October 24, 2023, Cision PR News wire, Permit Wizard from LexisNexis VitalChek Network Proudly Supports the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree               

October 23, 2023, Newsletter from Sen Joe Manchin, Manchin Announces Ethan Reese as Winner OF 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Essay Contest               

October 23, 2023, WBOY, Randolph County student declared winner of 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree essay contest       

October 26, 2023, WV Metro News, Randolph County student wins 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree essay contest

October 23, 2023, The Hampshire Review, U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will visit Romney next month   

October 17, 2023, Newsletter from Sen Joe Manchin, US Capitol Christmas Tree            

October 17, 2023, The Journal, Capitol Christmas tree to stop at Harpers Ferry Job Corps               

October 12, 2023, The Intermountain, Capitol Christmas Tree coming to Elkins Nov. 4               

October 11, 2023, The Intermountain, Ornaments will adorn downtown trees               

October 6, 2023, WOAY, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour Starts in Our Back Yard               

October 5, 2023, WBOY, Elkins Sewing Center creates National Christmas tree skirt               

September 29, 2023, The Intermountain, 85th MSFF set to kick off Saturday               

September 29, 2023, The Intermountain, Log Cabin Quilters Guild Quilt Show to be offered next week           

September 28, 2023, WBOY, Trees grown in Bruceton Mills to be displayed in Washington D.C. this holiday season          

September 28, 2023, Fayette Tribune, Monongahela National Forest announces 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree tour schedule       

September 27, 2023, WVNS, West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest selected for U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree; honored by Shawnee Tribe               

September 27, 2023, WBOY, Native American tribe gives name to U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree grown in West Virginia    

September 27, 2023, WV News, September 11, 2023US Capitol Christmas Tree named wa-feem-tekwi by Shawnee tribe    

September 25, 2023, Roofing Contractor, 84 Lumber Spotlight’s “Hunger Awareness Month” With $15,000 Gift to Mountaineer Food Bank               

September 22, 2023, Cision PR Newswire, 84 Lumber Donates $15,000 to Mountaineer Food Bank in Elkins, West Virginia         

September 22, 2023, LBM Journal, 84 Lumber donates $15,000 to Mountaineer Food Bank               

September 22, 2023, Investors Observer, 84 Lumber Donates $15,000 to Mountaineer Food Bank in Elkins, West Virginia         

September 20, 2023, Coal Valley News, Fourth Graders Encouraged to enter US Capitol Christmas Tree Essay Contest     

September 19, 2023, Newsletter from Sen Joe Manchin, Sen Manchin invites you to follow the journey of the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree                

September 18, 2023, WCH, Essay contest underway for W.Va. students to win trip to Christmas Tree lighting ceremony   

September 15, 2023, The Inter Mountain, Sen. Manchin speaks with W.Va. students               

September 14, 2023, The Inter Mountain, Rotary learns about Capitol tree               

September 13, 2023, Tyler Star News, Manchin Announces 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Essay Contest for West Virginia Fourth Graders               

September 11, 2023, Parsons Advocate, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Visit Tucker County During 2023 Tour    

September 11, 2023, Newsletter from Sen Joe Manchin, 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Essay Contest for West Virginia Fourth Graders

September 9, 2023, Herald Dispatch, Fourth-graders encouraged to enter US Capitol Christmas Tree Essay Contest          

September 8, 2023, Hampshire Review, O, Tannenbaum               

September 7, 2023, WBOY, West Virginia 4th graders called to join U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree essay contest     

September 7, 2023, WVVA, Sen. Manchin announces 2023 Capitol Christmas Tree Essay Contest for W.Va. fourth graders 

September 7, 2023, Dominion Post, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree travel schedule released               

September 7, 2023, WV News, 2023 US Capitol Christmas Tree Goes on West Virginia Tour ahead of National Debut        

September 7, 2023, WTAP, 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree essay contest opens for W.Va. fourth graders    

September 7, 2023, WV Gazette Mail, Students invited to enter Capitol Christmas Tree essay contest      

September 7, 2023, Register Herald, Capitol Christmas Tree essay contest deadline approaching               

September 6, 2023, WNEWS 247, U.S. Capitol Christmas tree travel schedule released               

September 6, 2023, WV News, Monongahela National Forest announces 2023 US Capitol Christmas Tree Tour Schedule 

September 6, 2023, WDTV, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to travel throughout West Virginia               

September 6, 2023, WBOY, Capitol Christmas Tree will tour across West Virginia in November               

September 6, 2023, WV Metro News, U.S. Capitol Christmas tree travel schedule released               

September 6, 2023, WBRC, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to travel throughout West Virginia               

September 6, 2023, KWCH, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to travel throughout West Virginia               

August 17, 2023, Commercial Carrier Journal, Werner picked to haul 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree   

August 17, 2023, Truckers News, Werner chosen to deliver this year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree       

August 17, 2023, Landline Mag, Werner Enterprises will transport 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree   

August 10, 2023, WCHS, Traveling WV: Monongahela National Forest provides 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree    

August 2, 2023, US Forest Service, Finding the People’s Tree: The Monongahela National Forest finds its third U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree               

August 2, 2023, Hampshire Review, 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree picked from Monongahela National Forest     

August 2, 2023, Mountaineer ENews, Science Adventure School seeks donations               

July 28, 2023, Newswires, Manchin Announces Norway Spruce from Monongahela National Forest to Serve as 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree               

July 26, 2023, Lootpress, 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will come from West Virginia  

July 25, 2023, WDTV, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree selected from Monongahela National Forest    

July 25, 2023, WSAZ, Tree skirts, ornaments needed for W.Va. tree headed to U.S. Capitol               

July 25, 2023, WLOX, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree selected from Monongahela National Forest    

July 25, 2023, WVVA, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree selected from Monongahela National Forest    

July 25, 2023, WCHS, Christmas tree from West Virginia to stand at U.S. Capitol during the holidays                

July 25, 2023, WBRC, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree selected from Monongahela National Forest    

July 24, 2023, WBOY, 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree found in the Monongahela National Forest    

July 24, 2023, Metro News, U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will come from West Virginia               

July 24, 2023, West Virginia Daily News, 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Selected from Greenbrier Ranger District of Monongahela National Forest 

July 24, 2023, WV Metro News, U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will come from West Virginia  

July 20, 2023, Mountain Messenger, Cranberry Fun Day set for July 29 at Cranberry Mountain Nature Center   

July 20, 2023, WVU Today, A reason to celebrate Christmas in July: Research shows real Christmas trees boost mental health        

July 15, 2023, WBOY, Cranberry Fun Day coming to the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center               

July 15, 2023, Register-Herald, Cranberry Fun Day set for July 29 at Cranberry Mountain Nature Center    

July 13, 2023, The Times Standard, Quilt show planned over the weekend              

July 11, 2023,  Garden and Gun, How a Red Spruce from North Carolina Became a Real-Life Giving Tree        

June 23, 2023, The Inter Mountain, Forest heritage to be honored at Elkins event               

June 20, 2023, My Buckhannon, Final plans made for Wild, Wonderful Woods celebration at Kump House in Elkins         

June 3, 2023 , The Inter Mountain, Watch for ‘Wild Wonderful Woods!’ and pies               

May 31, 2023, Cision, 84 Lumber Opens New Morgantown, West Virginia Facility               

May 30, 2023, LBM Journal, 84 Lumber announces sponsorship of 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree 

May 30, 2023, Lootpress, 84 LUMBER Announces Presenting Sponsorship of 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree    

May 29, 2023, The Inter Mountain, Monongahela National Forest offers summer safety tips         

May 25, 2023, Lootpress, Public asked to contribute tree skirts to the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree initiative 

May 25, 2023, Cision PR Newswire, 84 Lumber Announces Presenting Sponsorship of 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree               

May 25, 2023, Pittsburgh Business Times, 84 Lumber to again serve as presenting sponsor for US Capitol Christmas Tree               

May 25, 2023, Woodworking Industry News, It’s only May, but plans are in the works to get this year’s Christmas tree to the Capitol       

May 25, 2023, HBS Dealer, 84 Lumber sponsoring 2023 Capitol Christmas Tree               

May 24, 2023, WV Explorer, U.S. Capitol to go W. VA wild-and-wonderful this holiday season

May 24, 2023, WBOY, 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree needs tree skirts, how to help

May 22, 2023, Spectrum News 1, Sounds of Christmas: Capitol tree from N.C. to become guitar

April 28, 2023, The Inter Mountain, 4-H Pioneer to host multiple camps this summer

April 25, 2023, WTRF, Local company will be one of the sponsors of U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

April 21, 2023, The Inter Mountain, Datebook (listing of community events)

April 19, 2023, The intelligencer, Warwood Tool Co. Among First W. VA Sponsors of 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

March 31, 2023, Lootpress, Make an ornament for the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

March 30, 3023, WBOY, West Virginians get to make ornaments for Capitol Christmas Tree

March 23, 2023, The Inter Mountain, Mon Forest officials unveil tree logo

March 17, 2023, West Virginia Explorer, Monongahela National Forest unveils logo for Christmas tree

March 17, 2023, WBOY, Monongahela National Forest unveils new logo for U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

March 17, 2023, Press Release, New Logo Revealed for 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Project

February 17, 2023, The Inter-Mountain, Our Town Inc. planning 2023 community events in Elkins

February 3, 2023, WBOY, Mon Forest begins prepping for 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

February 1, 2023, The Inter-Mountain, Mon Forest to provide U.S. Capitol tree

February 1, 2023, Hampshire Review, W. Va. to supply 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

January 31, 2023, Press Release, Monongahela National Forest Selected to provide 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

January 31, 2023, WBOY, West Virginia to provide 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Treer and on YouTube

January 31, 2023, US News, WVa National Forest to Provide US Capitol Christmas Tree

January 31, 2023, Press Release, Manchin Applauds Selection of Monongahela National Forest to provide 2023 US Capitol Christmas Tree

January 31, 2023, WDTV, Monongahela National Forest Provide 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

January 31, 2023, WSAZ, W. Va. national forest to provide US Capitol Christmas Tree

January 31, 2023, WV Explorer, Monongahela National Forest Provide 2023 Capitol Christmas Tree

January 31, 2023, WBRC, Monongahela National Forest Provide 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

January 31, 2023, WV News, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to come from West Virginia’s Mon National Forest

January 31, 2023, KWCH, Monongahela National Forest Provide 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

January 31, 2023, West Virginia national forest to provide US Capitol Christmas Tree

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The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree project is made possible with the generous support of local and national partners who provided valuable time and resources to bring the initiative to life.

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