PocahontasCounty Historical Museum

PocahontasCounty Historical Museum Access articles by scrolling down the timeline and pictures by scrolling PHOTOS The museum is owned and operated by the Pocahontas County Historical Society.

Open summer & fall, the museum is full of donated articles which reflect the history of this area; genealogical resources are open year round at McClintic Library, Marlinton. The building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was the home of Anna Price and Frank Hunter who were married in the house upon its completion in 1904. The house was acquired by the Society and opene

d as a museum in June 1963 in celebration of the centennial of the State of West Virginia. All the contents were donated by local people and reflect the history of the area from 11,000 B.C to the 20th century. There are special exhibits on the settlement of the area, the Civil War, the logging boom , handmade tools and household equipment, early medicine, and women's crafts. While everything in the collection pertains to local history, it reflects the history of West Virginia and the USA. Admission to the museum is free to members and children under 6, other children pay $2 and adults $4. A family admission (2 adults and any accompanying children) costs $10. Also on the grounds are a Civil War cemetery, the Price family cemetery and a log cabin (c. 1835).

08/01/2026
07/28/2026
07/22/2026

Got to see this in Pittsburgh-what a turn out!

07/12/2026

This is a picture of our raffle table from a previous year. Registration is still open via PayPal, or you can come as a walk-in during the event. Please be aware that only a few top bunks are still available on the men’s side of the bunkhouse, all bottom bunks are taken. Plenty of campsites still available also.

Address

26206 Seneca Trail
Marlinton, WV
24954

Opening Hours

Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(917) 865-1126

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