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Historical Society & Museum

From June – September, The History Center Museum opens Sunday afternoons, for a special Summer Exhibit. The Museum is one of the oldest historic landmarks in Upshur County. Plan a weekend of History by visiting the Museum, shopping & dining in the Downtown Buckhannon Historic District, and visiting the 5 Civil War Trail Markers throughout the area.

During the Civil War, the structure was commandeered for use by the Federal government (as were most churches in this area) as a food commissary. Betty Hornbeck, in her book Upshur Brothers of the Blue and Gray, wrties that on August 30, 1862, following a battle of “Watertank Hill” in a Confederate victory known as “Jenkins Raid”, twenty to thirty captured Federal prisoners were marched first to the courthose and….

“after the arms had been destroyed, the prisoners were taken to the Southern Methodist Church on West Main Street that was being used as a commissary. The church contained thousands of bushels of oats and corn, all of which were taken into the street and burned by the prisoners under order of Commander Jenkins. Green coffee beans were shoe deep in the street.”

The oil painting inside the Museum, over the front entrance depicts the looting and pillaging of the frightening night so long ago. The History Center Museum is an historic structure, built in 1856 and is the oldest extant building on Main Street, Buckhannon. It was listed on National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Historical Society: 29 West Main Street, Buckhannon WV
History Center Museum: 81 West Main Street, Buckhannon WV
www.upshurcountyhistoricalsociety.com

Wildflower Cottage

The Wildflower Cottage at Mountain Paradise is an open floor plan space with 2 bedrooms / one bath in the WV Mountains. The cottage is located in the Mountains of WV, with Wildlife viewing at it’s best! Just minutes from the Buckhannon River and a Pond on property. Cottage is located 10 miles out the Alexander Road in French Creek.

Property ID 2243003 on VRBO.

The Gaines Diner

Phone: 304-924-9359

Email: thegainesdiner@gmail.com

Half the fun is the drive out to Gaines Diner! Travel on Route 20 South, and then veer left to stay on Route 20. Drive a few miles, then turn left onto Gaines Road by the Arlington Mini Mart. Follow Gaines Road for about 3-4 miles…. You might think you missed it, but just when you might give up, you’ll see the Gaines Diner on the left, with a white fence around it!

2053 Gaines Road
Rock Cave, WV 26234

Sheri’s Decor & More

When looking for some household decor, antique furniture (and more), stop by Sheri’s Decor & More! Browse a large inventory of refurbished and new items to create a customized look, all for reasonable prices.

Orr Street, Buckhannon WV
304-613-6090
www.facebook.com/Sheris-Decor-More-

Free Painting Event for Families

Thursday, April 25, 2024

The Mountain Cap Family Support Center, incollaboration with Mountain Mama Market & Artistry are hosting a FREE painting event for families. Supplies will be provided at the event. To pre-register, please call 304-878-1202.

4/25/24 from 6p-8p

30 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV

Event Center at Brushy Fork

Phone: 304.472.4938

Our modern, new facility features a variety of flexible layout options with rooms that can accommodate up to 400 guests. Amenities include HD projectors, touch-pad sound system, place settings, tables & chairs, ample parking and a loading dock.

We are conveniently located in Buckhannon, just off Route 33 and minutes from Interstate 79.

14 East Main Street, Buckhannon WV
www.eventcenterwv.com
EventCenter@VisitBuckhannon.org