West Virginia Historical Sites and Towns

Historic Group Tours & Special Events. By appointment year round. Special Christmas tours and available for private functions.

Stroll back in time to Historic Bramwell. Visit the Coal Heritage Interpretive Center, the unique shops and Coal Baron Mansions. Home tours conducted twice a year: May and December. Group tours by appointment.

Located in the historic district. Replica of the railroad depot that served Bramwell. Artifacts, museum and gift shop. WiFi hotspot.

Built in the 1940’s as a 4-H/agricultural extension camp for the state’s African-Americans, the facility now serves as a mountain cultural arts center. National Register of Historic Places.

Home to a Vietnam memorial, a war museum, the McNutt House, and the Princeton Railroad Museum as well as the Chuck Mathena Memorial Center for the Arts and much more.

The North House was built in Lewisburg in 1820. The present archives and museum is the home of the Greenbrier Historical Society's collections and gift shop. Tours available thoughout the day Monday -Saturday. Closed all major holidays. Major credit cards accepted.

Home of Colonel James Graham, built in 1770. Site of Indian Massacre of 1777. Open for tours Memorial Day to Labor Day on weekends or by appointment. Special events.  On site one room school museum. Oldest log home in WV on original site. Located between Hinton & Alderson.

Discover this quaint, historic railroad village nestled in the mountains overlooking the New River. Over 200 buildings, churches & homes with rare & unusual architecture. Amtrak arrives 3 times per week. A must for railroad buffs!

A great place to live, work & play. Start your next business in an area that is growing and is the center of Southern West Virginia. We are located at the crossroads of success & growth. I-77, I-64 & US Rt. 19.

Experience live performances in our intimate venue. One of only four Carnegie Halls in the world, this historical venue houses a performance hall and three art galleries with rotating exhibits.

Historic district, recreational trail and special events including Chilli Night, the Kids Classic, Fridays in the Park and Wednesdays in the Square.

Starting with a 30-minute documentary, walk through the history of McDowell County & most importantly the coal industry & its people. New this year – “The Loft” restaurant is part of the museum. Enjoy a sandwich - Isaiah Welch, Sid Hatfield or Mother Jones. Major credit cards.

Revisit the site where John Henry, the Steel Drivin’ Man, beat the steam drill in the famous contest that took place right at Great Bend Tunnel. Located on Rt. 3 in Talcott, WV.

Tucked away in the hills of the Greenbrier Valley, our picture perfect main street offers a surprising selection of galleries, award winning restaurants, sidewalk cafes, antique shops and clothing boutiques. Voted Budget Travel's 2011 Coolest Small Town! One mile off I-64 Exit 169.

Known as “Nature's Air Conditioned City” due to relatively high elevation. Considered the Southern Gateway to West Virginia.

Experience the Haunted History of Beckley and Raleigh County. The one hour, thirty minute candle light walking tour takes you from the security breach at the Raleigh County Courthouse to Alfred Beckley's Mansion "Wildwood". Along the way you'll see a haunted theatre and a Coal Baron's Mansion. Tours run June-September.

Historic Fayette Theatre presents a full season of programming including summer music concerts, fall murder mystery, Christmas program and spring children's musical.  There is something for everyone.  Accepts major credit cards. Located in downtown historic Fayetteville.