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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

Blackberry Cottage

The Blackberry Cottage at Mountain Paradise is in the woods overlooking a pond in the mountains of West Virginia. All one level, four bedrooms / two baths with an open living area, gas log fireplace, covered deck and an outside fire pit. Just minutes from the Buckhannon River! The cottage is located 10 miles out the Alexander Road in French Creek.

Property ID 2205160 on VRBO.

C.J. Maggie’s

Phone: 304.472.2490

We start fresh every morning… We slice, dice, sizzle and stir fresh ingredients into all our Soups Sauces and Salad Dressings. We cut our own Steaks in house, make our own Sausage, and Meatballs. Since opening our first restaurant in 1992 we have worked hard to find the highest quality, freshest ingredients to create the great tasting, bold flavors you crave…

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

Argo Books

Join us at the ARGO and begin your creative adventures! An independent bookstore with clubs/classes!

Phone: 304-901-0561

Email: argo@theargobooks.com

Located at 7 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201

www.theargobooks.com

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SYCC Flea Market

Saturday, April 20, 2024

SYCC will be hosting a Flea Market Saturday, April 20th 8am-5pm. Anyone interested in setting up can reach us at 304-473-0145. Reserve a 10×10 space inside our gym for $25, or outside for $20. Payment must be no later than Monday, April 15.

WV Wesleyan College