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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

Wingate by Wyndham

Phone: 304-473-0900

All guests who stay at Wingate by Wyndham have access to free WiFi and complimentary parking. Get in a calorie-burning workout in our fitness center or unwind in the indoor heated pool. Our guest rooms give you more space to relax or work and include microwaves, refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and hair dryers. We like giving you the essentials you need, so you’ll be on your way to wherever your travels take you.

Located at 1 Commerce Boulevard, 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

Caroline & Co. Boutique

Phone: 304.439.3013

Caroline & Co. Boutique has the new and latest in Fashion Trends. We also carry fashion jewelry, handbags, scarves & gifts. Let us help you Find your Fabulous!

33 East Main Street, Buckhannon WV
carolineandco.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.

WV Wesleyan College