West Virginia Historical Sites and Towns

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.

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.

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.

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

Experience world-class performers in dance, bluegrass, world, classical and more. One of only four Carnegie Halls in the world, this intimate venue provides the chance to experience dazzling musicianship and outstanding vocal talent up close and personal.

Carnegie Hall is a non-profit performing arts and education center with rotating exhibits, adult and youth classes and live performances. Visa/MC 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.

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 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.

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.

Antebellum House constructed in 1830. On site: Historical Society Museum & one-room schoolhouse. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm, June-August. Located 1 mile west of Ansted on US Rt. 60.

Located in the historic district. Replica of the railroad depot that served Bramwell. Artifacts - Museum.

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.

Historic Fayette Theatre presents a year-round schedule of music and drama performances. Tours of the Historic Fayette Theatre given on Fridays from 10 am to 2pm from Memorial Day Weekend til Mid-October. Located in downtown historic Fayetteville.

“Sophia Front Door to the Gulf” Begin your 27-mile scenic/historical drive thru the Winding Gulf Smokeless Coal Fields in Sophia. It's like coming home, with antique/collectible shops, restaurants & welcome home friendliness. Coal Heritage Trail Rt. 16 S, Exit 42, I-77.

Tour one of the oldest wooden "coal camp company stores" still left in our country today. Explore this historical icon, while discovering little known facts about our West Virginia Coal Mining Heritage. Open May 1 - October 31st. Major credit cards accepted.

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