Offline Hour was created by a small group of people in Martinsburg, West Virginia who felt something important slipping away- real connection. We’re friends, parents, neighbors, and community members who noticed how often conversations were interrupted, moments were half‑experienced, and gatherings felt more like a room full of people staring at screens than a shared experience.

We started Offline Hour because we wanted something different. We wanted a place where people could show up fully, without the constant pull of notifications. A place where kids could play without competing with devices, where adults could talk without distraction, and where community could grow the way it used to- face‑to‑face.

We’re not tech experts or professional event planners. We’re just people who care deeply about presence, connection, and the simple joy of being together. Offline Hour is our way of creating intentional spaces for that. Every event, class, and gathering we host is built around one guiding idea: Step away from the screen. Step into community.

We’re building this nonprofit because we believe real life deserves our attention — and we want to help our community reclaim it, one offline hour at a time.