The rustic Brazen Head Inn in Mingo played host once again to the Elkins Purple Majesties in April. The chapter couldn't have asked for a warmer, nicer day filled with fun and friends. Things got off to a roaring start as Vice Queen Sharon showed everyone her red fishnet stockings plus her black eyes and face from falling two weeks prior and breaking her nose. Duchesses Sue Reece and Becky Mandolidis lead everyone in several fun games and winners received pretty red and purple spring flower baskets as prizes. Carol Panetta also received a red hat teacup and saucer as the door prize.

The Brazen Head Inn was named in honor of Dublin, Ireland's oldest pub (established in 1198), and was built by innkeeper Will Fanning with the help of his sons Bryan and Stuart. The mammoth log cabin houses 20 quaint guestrooms with private baths. The inn features dove-tailed joints, double tongue and groove walls, and hardwood floors. The restaurant features hearty Irish-American fare and the pub offers Auld Sod's favorite beverages. On weekends you can catch the craic (Irish for party!) when local musicians come to jam.  Snowshoe Ski Resort is just a short distance away and other area pastimes include fishing, mountain biking, hiking, Civil War battlefields, trains, or just relaxing on the porch.