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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

Baxa Motel

Phone: 304.472.2500

Welcome to quality lodging at the best location in Buckhannon! A special kind of hospitality combined with a lifetime of experience and pride in a ’boutique’ setting. Features include a newly renovated inn, free coffee in the lobby, non-smoking room, and a convenient location to Main Street shopping & WV Wesleyan College.

21 North Kanawha Street, Buckhannon WV

Fish Hawk Market

Phone: 304.473.7741

We believe in supporting local and regional food systems. Our hope is to serve as a catalyst for people who wish to reclaim the food they eat. Locavore is a new word describing local eating, which has been adopted by a cutting-edge social movement. But the Locavore concept is nothing new. Not necessarily 100 percent local, but predominately local is the way almost all people ate until the past few generations.

5 West Main Street, Buckhannon WV
www.fishhawkacreswv.com

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

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.

Event Center at Brushy Fork

Phone: 304.472.4938

Our modern, new facility features a variety of flexible layout options with rooms that can accommodate up to 400 guests. Amenities include HD projectors, touch-pad sound system, place settings, tables & chairs, ample parking and a loading dock.

We are conveniently located in Buckhannon, just off Route 33 and minutes from Interstate 79.

14 East Main Street, Buckhannon WV
www.eventcenterwv.com
EventCenter@VisitBuckhannon.org