Museums and Exhibits
Graham House
Home of Colonel James Graham, built in 1770. Site of Indian Massacre of 1777. Oldest log home in WV on original site. Located between Hinton & Alderson. Heritage Festival 1st Sunday in Oct. Open Memorial Day-Oct., Fri. & Sat: 11am-5 pm, Sun.: 1-5 pm.
Contentment House
Flannagan-Murrell House
An arts organization dedicated to cultural development and sponsor of the annual Labor Day Weekend music event, Festival of the Rivers.
North House Museum / Greenbrier Historical Society
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.
Pocahontas Exhibition Mine & Museum
The Pocahontas Exhibition Mine & Museum, National Historic Landmark, Virginia Official Coal Heritage Zone, World's first show mine. Offer AAA discounts. Located on Rt. 659 in Pocahontas, Virginia.
Eastern Regional Coal Archives
Wildwood House Museum
Located across from Memorial Baptist Church. Home of city founder, General Alfred Beckley. Built 1835-36. Open to public and group tours by appointment only.
Saunders One Room School House Museum
Revisit the past with a tour to this historic museum filled with reminders of days gone by, from the hickory stick to the pot-bellied stove, antique desks, & book collections. Located beside the Graham House at Lowell, WV.
Vietnam Memorial at Princeton Tourist Information Center
Located next to the Princeton Tourist Information Center. Memorial lists Vietnam Vets from Bland, Giles, Tazewell, Wythe, Mercer, Monroe, McDowell & Summers counties.
Princeton Railroad Museum
Fayette County Jail Museum
One hundred years old, this stone building served as the county jail until 1994. Guided tours allow you to view collections & exhibits detailing past jail life.
Hinton Railroad Museum
Veterans Memorial Museum of Southern WV, Inc.
Collections & memorabilia from the Revolutionary, Civil, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam & the Gulf Wars. General MacArthur's footlocker, vintage Jeep. Open 12 - 4 pm, Fri.- Sun. Group Tours year-round with prior notice. Downtown Hinton, at 423 Ballengee St.
Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia
Exit 42 or 44 off I-64/77. Located inside of the New River Park adjacent to Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine. Hands-on exhibits, special events, gift shop, recreated pioneer village. April – Oct. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Nov. – Mar. 10 am – 5 pm, closed on Mondays.
History in Our Mountains Museum & Gift Shop
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.
Raleigh County Veterans Museum, Inc.
View artifacts from all US Confllicts. Personalized collections of War Memorabilia from WV Veterans. Open April - October, Friday - Sunday. Group tours available by appointment.


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