The Craik-Patton House

08/11/2026

Colonial Dames are responsible for saving the Craik-Patton House and played a major part in the preservation of the historic Ruffner Cabin

08/11/2026

The Craik-Patton House is excited to announce their donation of the historic Ruffner Log House to Friends of Malden Village! Here you see the crew of Antique Cabins and Barns (Mark Bowe / Barnwood Builders) gently removing each log for the move to Malden.

06/25/2026

Tune in to WCHS Eyewitness News channel 8 tonight at 5:00 or Channel 11 at 10:00 for a very special Road Trippin' to Craik-Patton House with Terry Burhans!

06/10/2026

This is Scotchtown, the home of Patrick Henry from 1771 - 1778. Here is where he envisioned his most influential and revolutionary ideas including the celebrated "Liberty or Death" speech. You can see a creative interpretation of Patrick Henry, portrayed by the American Historical Theatre's Robert Gleason at our America 250 Celebration on June 27th. Link in bio.

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

🎉 A BIG Thank You to our Title Sponsor: Loved Ones In Home Care! 🎉

For nearly 30 years, Loved Ones In Home Care has been a locally owned and operated part of the South Charleston community, providing compassionate care to West Virginia families when they need it most. Guided by second-generation leadership with deep multigenerational ties to West Virginia, the agency is rooted in family values, trust, and a genuine commitment to serving the people and communities they have called home for generations. From companion and personal care to dementia and hospice support, Loved Ones In Home Care treats every client like family — helping loved ones remain safe, comfortable, and cared for in the place they call home.

06/02/2026

Celebrate America 250 with us!
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PRESS RELEASE Charleston, WV – April 22nd, 2026 – The Craik-Patton House, a cherished historic landmark in the  Kanawha Valley, proudly announces its

01/19/2026

On January 24, 1960, Martin Luther King, Jr. made his only visit to speak in West Virginia at the First Baptist Church in Charleston. The church was filled to capacity with guests spilling out into the gym and hallways. King spoke about the need for first-class citizenship through non-second-class means, emphasizing forgiveness, love, and a new birth of freedom. His message highlights West Virginia’s unique and powerful position as a liminal space between northern and southern ideals.

01/15/2026

Don't forget to bundle up today! Here is an early picture of the Craik-Patton House garden covered in a light snow.

01/14/2026

Nature always finds a way to show her colors even on cold January days. Doesn't this sunshine put you in a mood for warm spring outings?