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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

Las Trancas Mexican Restaurant

Phone: 304.472.4424

At Las Trancas Authentic Mexican Restaurant we specialize in old-world recipes that appeal to everyone. You’ll find a casual family atmosphere where you can enjoy traditional-style Mexican Cuisine for dine-in or take-out.

8 North Florida Street, Buckhannon WV

Highland Nursery

Phone: 304.460.2558

Highland Nursery is your destination for Trees, shrubs, bedding plants, vegetable plants, hanging baskets and more!

2915 Old Elkins Road, Buckhannon WV
www.facebook.com/HighlandNurseryWV

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.

Opera House

The Opera House is a full-service catering facility & entertainment venue housed in 3 Historic structures, located in the Heart of Historic downtown Buckhannon. In the 1930’s these three separate buildings were connected and opened-up on the 1st floor to accommodate the G.C. Murphy Company 5 & 10 store, which operated here through the 1980’s, before giving in to the big box retailers. We have Transformed the space into a Beautiful Event Center with 100-year old hardwood floors, Coffered Ceilings, Exposed Brick, Colorful Lighting & Stylish Decor. We can seat up to 200-Guests for dinner, have an elevated Stage for entertainment and Stylish Bar to get the Party Going. There is a Green Room off the stage with a full bath, wet bar and make­up table to accommodate everyone’s expectations.

12 East Main Street, Buckhannon WV
www.cj-maggies.com