Experience American history through four distinctive museums in the Mid-Ohio Valley

From oil boom to grand mansions, visit Parkersburg, WV and uncover the stories that shaped our state and nation’s history.

Explore our museums

Discover our history, culture, and artifacts in our collections.

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Attend an event

Join us for community programs, seasonal celebrations, and more.

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Plan your visit

Hours, admission, and everything you need to know.

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Support our work

Preserve history through volunteering or making a gift.

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A room filled with vintage office equipment, including typewriters, rotary phones, filing cabinets, framed pictures, and a large fan, arranged on wooden desks and shelves.
A kitchen with wooden furniture and a fireplace. A white bowl with fake food or props sits on a wooden table in the foreground.
Old rusted industrial machine on display outdoors next to a wooden building with trees in the background.
Civil war reenactors in military uniforms kneeling and aiming rifles during a reenactment event.

Explore Our Museums

A glass-fronted wooden bookcase filled with vintage books, a small clock, and various decorative items sit on a hardwood floor next to a black metal drawer organizer. There are military helmets and a vintage radio on the left, and some military memorabilia on the wall.

Tours and Group Visits

Bring your Group! We offer guided experiences tailored for schools, organizations, and community groups of all sizes.

Three children inside a vintage shop or museum, surrounded by old collectibles, dishes, and equipment. The boy on the left wears glasses and a black jacket, the girl in the middle has a cap and a blue hoodie, and the boy on the right is in a navy hoodie with a sports team logo. They are smiling and standing near a wooden counter and shelves filled with various items.

Video Library

Watch our collection of historical documentaries and educational content from the comfort of your home.

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Get Involved

Get Involved! Join our team of dedicated volunteers who help preserve history and welcome visitors.

Henderson Hall decorated with American flags and bunting for a celebration, with a woman dressed in historical clothing standing on the front steps, surrounded by green bushes and plants.

What’s Happening

From period events to seasonal celebrations, there's always something new to discover.

Historical reenactors dressed as Civil War soldiers in blue uniforms, kneeling and aiming rifles on a grassy field.

Support Our Work

Make history last! Your contribution helps us preserve these important stories for future generations.

A young girl with curly hair, wearing a pink dress and a white bow, looking happily at vintage clocks and memorabilia in a store.

Suggested Itineraries

Plan Your Day! Follow our recommended routes to make the most of your visit across all four museum sites and other museums and attractions in the Mid-Ohio Valley

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