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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

Wildflower Cottage

The Wildflower Cottage at Mountain Paradise is an open floor plan space with 2 bedrooms / one bath in the WV Mountains. The cottage is located in the Mountains of WV, with Wildlife viewing at it’s best! Just minutes from the Buckhannon River and a Pond on property. Cottage is located 10 miles out the Alexander Road in French Creek.

Property ID 2243003 on VRBO.

Country Time Cooking

Phone: 304-472-0068

Country Time Cooking is open from 6:30am to 8:00pm Monday through Friday. We have daily specials or order from our regular menu.

1024 Old Elkins Road, Buckhannon WV
www.facebook.com/countrytimecooking

Artistry on Main

Phone: 304.460.2505

West Virginia artists and volunteers coming together to provide a unique retail experience filled with original gifts, creative classes, and events. We are the place in Buckhannon to shop for unique gifts handcrafted by local artists.

27 East Main Street, Buckhannon WV
www.artistryonmain.com

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.

Bicentennial Inn

Phone: 304.472.5000

We offer a full service conference facility with three private meeting rooms. We can host an intimate small group or a large seminar up to 150. Other amenities include Catering Services, Free Wi-Fi, Business Services and Equipment Rental.

88 East Main Street, Buckhannon WV
www.bicentennialinn.com