Pocahontas County Historical
Society
Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Where Your Experience Begins!
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The Pocahontas
County Historical Society Museum was dedicated and opened on June 5,
1963, during West Virginia's Centennial Year. Present were the noted
author, Pearl S. Buck, and the Governor of West Virginia, W. W. Barron.
The property was acquired by the Historical Society from Mrs. Anna V.
Hunter in 1962 and restored for use as a museum.
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Within the
Museum can be seen mementoes and artifacts of the various eras
of Pocahontas County history - from the Indians to the present. Displays
include tools, spinning wheels and looms, as well as logging and railroad
items. Young visitors will be delighted by doll collections and music
boxes.
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Stroll the
Grounds and explore The Kee Cabin. This two-story hand hewn log
cabin was built in the 1830's on Kee Flats south of Marlinton. The Kee
Family lived there until the 1840's. It was in this small cabin that they
raised eight children.
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Programs of
Historical Interest are presented regularly at monthly meetings of the
Historical Society. Historians,
community groups and members are invited to share their knowledge and
experience with the public. Presentations have included book readings,
demonstrations, oral history and field trips in the local area.
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New
Acquisitions, made possible by generous donors, continue to enhance the
visitor experience. Society members and volunteers are constantly on the
lookout for items related to our county history.
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The Society's
Museum
is located in
the historic
Frank and Anna
Hunter House
on U.S. Route
219
17890 Seneca
Trail
in Marlinton,
West Virginia
The Museum is Open for the Summer,
2024
Call for hours and info:
304-799-4369
ADMISSION
Adults
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$5
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Children
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$3
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Pocahontas
Co. Children accompanied by adult
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FREE
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Family
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$15
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Members
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FREE
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