Greenbrier Historical Society & North House Museum

Greenbrier Historical Society & North House Museum We share the diverse history and culture of the Greenbrier and Meadow River Valleys. We are open Monday-Saturday (closed Mondays and Jan. and Feb.)
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The Greenbrier Historical Society's North House Museum is home to our historic period rooms, exhibits, library, genealogy and family history resources, and archive. Founded in 1963, the Greenbrier Historical Society is dedicated to community enrichment through education and preservation of the history and culture of the Greenbrier Valley. A regional organization, we serve the West Virginia countie

s of Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, and Pocahontas. Our mission is to share the diverse history and culture of the Greenbrier Valley. The North House Museum is the headquarters of the Greenbrier Historical Society and houses our museum, archive, library, and staff offices. for tours of the house and you can make appointments to visit our archive to do research. We have a large genealogy collection, photographs, maps, courthouse documents, and more! To schedule an appointment in the archive call the museum or send an email to [email protected].

The North House Museum will be closed during regular business hours on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, but...
06/17/2026

The North House Museum will be closed during regular business hours on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, but we hope you’ll join us that evening as we kick off two days of reflection, celebration, and community!

At 6 p.m. on Friday, head to the Old Stone Room at Carnegie Hall for “Unity in Our Community: A Juneteenth Celebration” featuring keynote speaker Dr. Joseph Evans.

Then, at 7:30 p.m., make your way to the North House Museum for our “Echoes of Slavery” exhibit, refreshments, and a special visit from “Nancy Leticia Perkins Calendar”. Born into slavery in 1846, Nancy Perkins Calendar went on to become a free woman and successful business owner whose restaurant welcomed customers in downtown Lewisburg in the early 1900s. Her remarkable story offers a powerful glimpse into our community’s history.

While you’re there, you can also visit our “Greenbrier Brides: A Romantic Step Back in Time” exhibit. Admission to the Greenbrier Brides exhibit is $5, while the Echoes of Slavery exhibit and all Juneteenth programs are free and open to the public.

The celebration continues on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Dorie Miller Park with delicious food, local vendors, music, fellowship, and fun for the whole family.

All Juneteenth events are presented by the Greenbrier County Unity Committee with support from the Greenbrier Historical Society.

And while you’re out enjoying the Juneteenth celebration and West Virginia Day festivities, be sure to stop by the North House Museum! We’ll be open regular hours on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We’d love to see you.

We look forward to celebrating with you this weekend!

As we reflect on the opening weekend of "Greenbrier Brides: A Romantic Step Back in Time," we have just a few more speci...
06/16/2026

As we reflect on the opening weekend of "Greenbrier Brides: A Romantic Step Back in Time," we have just a few more special acknowledgements.

The sparkling refreshments enjoyed by many of our guests were generously provided by The Loft and Spirits & Wine in Fairlea and Lewisburg. Visit them here: https://www.facebook.com/TheLoftandSpiritsandWine.

Their contribution added a festive touch to an already memorable celebration, helping create an atmosphere worthy of the beautiful stories, gowns, and memories showcased throughout the exhibit. We are deeply grateful for their generosity and support in helping make this special event even more meaningful for our visitors.

We also want to once again extend our sincere thanks to Gillespie's Events and Florals. Their stunning floral arrangements brought elegance, beauty, and vibrant color to the weekend, while the beautiful boutonnieres and corsages they created for our staff added an extra touch of charm to Friday evening's festivities.

You'll spot those lovely floral creations in the photo featuring our brilliant Executive Director, Bethanny, pictured alongside Board of Directors Officer Cyn, whose vision and dedication helped bring this exhibit to life. You'll also see them in a photo of Head Museum Associate Dave, Cyn, and Board of Directors Officer Rob Meyer-Kukan enjoying conversation prior to the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

"Greenbrier Brides: A Romantic Step Back in Time" remains on display through July 19 and may be enjoyed during the North House Museum's regular hours, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

While you're visiting, be sure to stop by the Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center and view the gowns worn by Cathy Rennard, CEO of Carnegie Hall, and Adrienne Belafonte-Biesemeyer, Executive Director of the Anir Foundation and Lewisburg resident. We remain grateful to both of these remarkable women for sharing not only their beautiful gowns, but also the stories and history behind them.

Finally, thank you to everyone who supported this labor of love, from those who lent gowns and shared stories to those who attended, volunteered, encouraged, and celebrated alongside us. Seeing this exhibit come to fruition has been a joy and we are grateful to everyone who helped make it possible.

We hope you'll continue to follow us as we bring more exciting programs, exhibits, and celebrations to our community in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned - there is much more to come!

✨ Part 2 ✨How do we even begin to say thank you?As we continue looking back on the opening weekend of "Greenbrier Brides...
06/14/2026

✨ Part 2 ✨

How do we even begin to say thank you?

As we continue looking back on the opening weekend of "Greenbrier Brides: A Romantic Step Back in Time", we are still so deeply grateful for the incredible outpouring of support from our community.

Thank you again to every business, organization, volunteer, donor, and guest who helped make this celebration possible. Your generosity and presence made this weekend unforgettable.

While Part 1 captured highlights from Friday evening’s reception, Part 2 brings together additional moments from both Friday and Saturday at the North House Museum that we didn’t want to leave out.

The day was filled with joy, conversation, and community as visitors explored the exhibit and enjoyed time together both inside and outside the museum. We are especially grateful for the wonderful food and music that helped make the day so special, including delicious cake provided by Walmart, live music by Leah and Roger Trent, and local favorites from Mountain Table and Amy’s Market among our food vendors.

It was truly a beautiful day of celebrating together in the heart of the Greenbrier Valley.

If you missed it, or would like to experience it again, "Greenbrier Brides: A Romantic Step Back in Time" remains on display through July 19 at the North House Museum during regular business hours, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming you!

✨ Together, Part 1 and Part 2 offer just a glimpse of a weekend we will not soon forget, and of the community that made it so meaningful.

✨ PART 1 ✨How do we even begin to say thank you?This weekend, we officially opened "Greenbrier Brides: A Romantic Step B...
06/14/2026

✨ PART 1 ✨

How do we even begin to say thank you?

This weekend, we officially opened "Greenbrier Brides: A Romantic Step Back in Time" with a reception on Friday evening and a celebration on Saturday. And what an incredible turnout it was!

To the businesses, organizations, volunteers, donors, and individuals who shared their time, talents, resources, and support, and to every person who came through our doors to celebrate with us: thank you. The success of this event was truly a community effort, and we are deeply grateful to each and every one of you.

We made so many wonderful memories that one post simply couldn't capture them all, so we're sharing the weekend in two posts. (Stay tuned for Part 2 later today!)

Part 1 highlights Friday evening's reception, including the ribbon-cutting ceremony that officially opened the exhibit, the wonderful music provided by the Tavern Dwellers, the delicious cake from Amy's Market, and, most importantly, the people who made the evening so special.

One of the greatest joys of the evening was welcoming several of the brides whose gowns are featured in the exhibit. Seeing them reunited with their dresses and sharing in their stories was a truly meaningful part of the celebration. We were also delighted to welcome family members whose loved ones' gowns are on display, along with so many friends, neighbors, and visitors from across the region.

A special shout-out goes to Victor and Cristina, who earn our unofficial "Traveled the Farthest" award! The lovely couple stopped by during their travels all the way from Spain, and we were honored they chose to spend part of their evening with us in the Greenbrier Valley.

While it's impossible to thank everyone individually, please know how much your support means to us. This exhibit is a celebration of love, family, tradition, and community, and it would not have been possible without you.

If you missed the opening weekend, or if you'd like to experience it again, "Greenbrier Brides: A Romantic Step Back in Time" will remain on display through July 19 at the North House Museum during regular museum hours, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming you.

✨ Part 2 coming later today!

We hope everyone is enjoying the Greenbrier Valley Home & Garden Tour and the Greenbrier Valley Airport's Wings & Wheels...
06/13/2026

We hope everyone is enjoying the Greenbrier Valley Home & Garden Tour and the Greenbrier Valley Airport's Wings & Wheels Car Show and Fly-In today!

If you're out and about, be sure to stop by the North House Museum between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for our "Greenbrier Brides: A Romantic Step Back in Time" exhibit celebration. Food trucks will be set up beside the North House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and you're welcome to grab some lunch and enjoy it on the lawn at our brand-new picnic tables!

And if one of these photos looks like Dave, our Head Museum Associate, and Karly, our Archivist, giving our new picnic tables their official stamp of approval... well, it just might be! Be sure to say hello if you see them during your visit. They're part of the team that helps bring Greenbrier Valley history to life.

We're open Tuesday–Saturday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. You can enjoy the Greenbrier Brides exhibit through July 19 and take time to explore the rich history preserved throughout the North House Museum.

A special thank you to Jonathan and Scott at Flu's Furniture Store in Fairmont for helping make these beautiful new tables possible. We hope they'll be enjoyed by visitors for years to come.

Have a wonderful Saturday in the beautiful Greenbrier Valley, and we hope to see you at the North House!

💍 The big weekend has arrived at the North House Museum! ✨Love is in the air and history is coming along for the ride.Th...
06/12/2026

💍 The big weekend has arrived at the North House Museum! ✨

Love is in the air and history is coming along for the ride.

This Friday, June 12, we open "Greenbrier Brides: A Romantic Step Back in Time," a celebration of the gowns of Greenbrier County and the women who wore them.

One of our special carriages is adding a touch of historic charm to this weekend's celebration. This carriage was originally used by Sarah Wagner to deliver produce in Ronceverte during the early 1900s and was later restored by the Amish in Millersburg, Ohio in the early 2000s.

We are grateful to Amy’s Market for providing wedding cake this evening and to Walmart for Saturday’s celebration, shared throughout our opening reception (5–8 PM) and Saturday’s exhibit celebration (10 AM–4 PM).

We’re also proud to be part of a weekend of community celebration alongside the Greenbrier Valley Home and Garden Tour and the Greenbrier Valley Airport Wings & Wheels Car Show and Fly-In. There truly is something for everyone to enjoy.

We hope you’ll join us for the opening reception this evening (5–8 PM) and the exhibit celebration tomorrow (10 AM–4 PM). The exhibit will remain on view through July 19 and can be enjoyed during the North House Museum's regular business hours, 10 AM - 4 PM, Tuesday through Saturday.

Come along for the romance, elegance, and stories waiting just ahead. We can’t wait to welcome you!

✨ Wow! The North House Museum has been transformed by the floral artistry of Gillespie's Events and Florals! ✨We are so ...
06/11/2026

✨ Wow! The North House Museum has been transformed by the floral artistry of Gillespie's Events and Florals! ✨

We are so grateful to Gillespie's for generously donating their time, talent, creativity, and lovely creations to help bring our "Greenbrier Brides: A Romantic Step Back in Time" special seasonal exhibit to life. Their gorgeous designs add an extra touch of elegance and romance to this exhibit, and we couldn't be more thankful for their support.

These photos offer just a glimpse of the beauty they've created, but trust us, it's even more breathtaking in person!

Join us for the exhibit opening reception and experience the flowers, the gowns, and the stories behind them. It's a wonderful celebration of the gowns of Greenbrier and the women who wore them.

🌸 Opening Reception: Friday, June 12
🌸 5-8 PM
🌸 North House Museum

And while you're exploring all that the Greenbrier Valley has to offer this weekend, don't forget to stop by the North House Museum for our Bridal Exhibit Opening Celebration on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Whether you're enjoying the Greenbrier Valley Home & Garden Tour, the Greenbrier Valley Airport's Wings & Wheels Car Show and Fly-In, or simply taking in the charm of Lewisburg, we invite you to make us part of your weekend plans and experience the beauty for yourself.

Please join us in thanking Gillespie's Events and Florals for their generosity, and be sure to check out their social media pages and website to see more of their beautiful work!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillespiesevents
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillespieseventsandflorals/
Website: http://www.gillespiesflowers.com/

💐 On Friday night, these areas of the North House Museum will be adorned with beautiful arrangements from Gillespie's Ev...
06/10/2026

💐 On Friday night, these areas of the North House Museum will be adorned with beautiful arrangements from Gillespie's Events and Florals.

The wonderful team at Gillespie's is donating their time, talent, and flowers to help make our Greenbrier Brides: A Romantic Step Back in Time Reception and Celebration truly memorable.

With sincere appreciation, we extend our thanks to Gillespie's, who consistently go above and beyond to bring beauty to life's special moments and meaningful celebrations. We are so grateful for their support of this event!

Learn more about Gillespie's Events and Florals through the links below:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gillespiesevents

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillespieseventsandflorals/

Website: http://www.gillespiesflowers.com/








🦋 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for our Butterfly Lifecycles event! We loved sharing the w...
06/09/2026

🦋 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for our Butterfly Lifecycles event! We loved sharing the wonder of nature with you and are so grateful you chose to spend part of your day with us.

Many of our tiny caterpillar friends have now gone home with their new families to continue their incredible journeys. But here at the North House, we’re keeping a few very special residents of our own!

If you look closely at the cup of caterpillars in the lower right corner in front of the butterfly garden kit, you’ll meet Mary, Margaret, Isabelle, Martha, and Charlotte. We named them after the North family daughters, and they’ll be spending the next few weeks with us as we watch their journey from caterpillar to butterfly unfold.

Over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing updates on their amazing metamorphosis, from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. It's one of nature's most remarkable transformations, and we can't wait to experience it with you.

Stay tuned for butterfly updates and photos along the way! 🐛✨🦋

Were you disappointed to miss last month's West Virginia Historic Preservation Conference? We have good news! PAWV will ...
06/08/2026

Were you disappointed to miss last month's West Virginia Historic Preservation Conference? We have good news! PAWV will be offering some of the conference seminars as free webinars this summer.

Join us Tuesday, June 23 at 12pm for this first webinar in this series *Disappearing Places: Taverns, Tanneries, Churches, Mail Pouch To***co Barn Signs, and Greenbrier County's Hidden History Project*

About: Throughout West Virginia's history, certain buildings supported everyday life in both large communities and small - shaping local economies, expanding social networks, and providing spiritual salvation. Tanneries, taverns, and churches each played a crucial role in the development of many towns across the state. As communities evolved, however, many of these resources lost their central place within the community, often disappearing with little recognition of their historic importance. More recently, Mail Pouch To***co barn signs, once ubiquitous across the West Virginia landscape, are now also fading from memory. This panel discussion looks at how Taverns, Tanneries, Churches, and Mail Pouch To***co Barn Signs are disappearing from the landscape. The panel will conclude with a talk on how the Greenbrier County Historical Society is highlighting the disappearing places in western Greenbrier County.

Panelists: Sandra Scaffidi (Practical Preservation), David Abruzzi (Cacapon Preservation Solutions, LLC), Cody Straley - WV Historian & Writer (WV State Historic Preservation Office), and Janice Cooley (Greenbrier Historical Society & North House Museum)

This webinar is eligible for 1.25 American Institute of Architects Learning Units (Non-HSW) and 1.25 American Institute for Certified Planners Certificate Maintenance credits.

Registration link in the comments.

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814 W Washington Street
Lewisburg, WV
24901

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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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