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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

Wildwood Cabin

Wildwood Cabin at Paradise in the Woods along the Buckhannon River is all new!

This cabin has a downstairs game room with pool table, 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms with an easy walking path to a secluded swimming area. There are fire pits at the cabin and by the river so you can build a fire and roast smores with your crew. Swim, fish, raft, hike, or just relax on the front deck and enjoy the wildlife!

The space sleeps 10 guests and is pet friendly.

Property ID 2137185 on VRBO.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Phone: 304.472.9464

All you need to know about Buffalo Wild Wings is these three things: Wings. Beer. Sports.  Why do those three things matter to us so much? Because that’s what our fans want, and that’s what we’re all about—making our fans happy.

Buffalo Wild Wings is the ultimate place to get together with your friends, watch sports, drink beer and eat wings.

4 Northridge Drive, Buckhannon WV
www.buffalowildwings.com

Artistry on Main

Phone: 304.460.2505

West Virginia artists and volunteers coming together to provide a unique retail experience filled with original gifts, creative classes, and events. We are the place in Buckhannon to shop for unique gifts handcrafted by local artists.

27 East Main Street, Buckhannon WV
www.artistryonmain.com

Rex’s Exes

Thursday, April 25, 2024

And, yes, it’s set in Texas! This deliriously funny Southern-fried farce finds the Verdeen cousins of Sweetgum, Texas – Gaynelle, Peaches and Jimmie Wyvette – teetering on the brink of disaster again. Featuring favorite characters from “The Red Velvet Cake War.”

Opera House

The Opera House is a full-service catering facility & entertainment venue housed in 3 Historic structures, located in the Heart of Historic downtown Buckhannon. In the 1930’s these three separate buildings were connected and opened-up on the 1st floor to accommodate the G.C. Murphy Company 5 & 10 store, which operated here through the 1980’s, before giving in to the big box retailers. We have Transformed the space into a Beautiful Event Center with 100-year old hardwood floors, Coffered Ceilings, Exposed Brick, Colorful Lighting & Stylish Decor. We can seat up to 200-Guests for dinner, have an elevated Stage for entertainment and Stylish Bar to get the Party Going. There is a Green Room off the stage with a full bath, wet bar and make­up table to accommodate everyone’s expectations.

12 East Main Street, Buckhannon WV
www.cj-maggies.com