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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

Cozy Cottage in Perfect Location with Hot Tub

Welcome to your cozy, clean cottage in central Buckhannon! Located within walking distance to Wesleyan college and downtown, but in a quiet neighborhood. Enjoy the hot tub on the back porch, the reading nook, or any of the comfortable spaces located throughout your home-away-from-home. You can book your stay here.

Mizu Japanese Steakhouse

Phone: 304.472.5505
Mizu Japanese Steakhouse features hibachi, sushi, poke bowls and bento box cuisine. Order online for easy pick-up or choose to dine in.

MizuBuckhannon.com
221 South Kanawha Street, Buckhannon WV

Anita’s Flowers & Boutique

Phone: 304.472.8527

Anita’s Flowers is a full service Florist. Whatever the occasion, your needs can be met by our expert staff of experienced designers. At Anita’s Flowers the emphasis is on personal service. Give us a call, tell us your needs and preferences and we will work to meet them.

We love to personalize any arrangement as long as you provide us with a little information or a special memory and we have at least a days notice, we will make sure it is unique!

23 East Main Street, Buckhannon WV
www.anitasflowersandboutique.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.”

WV Wesleyan College