Preston County History House Museum

Preston County History House Museum Museum related to Preston County, WV. Also small genealogy collection related to Preston County. Our mission is preserving Preston history county-wide.

We have 25,000+ artifacts in the former Terra Alta Bank Building built in 1892. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. We are the oldest historical society in Preston and own the Virginia Iron Furnace. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 118, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525. The museum is temporarily closed to visitors due to COVID-19 but will reopen for visitors in future.

Local entertainment and shopping in Brandonville June 13th. There will be historical displays inside, flea market vendo...
06/01/2026

Local entertainment and shopping in Brandonville June 13th. There will be historical displays inside, flea market vendors are being accepted and lunch will be available. This will also coincide with the Brandonville community yard sale day. Check out the town of Brandonville page for details on the community yard sale.

Save the date. Cost of lunch and deadline to reserve for lunch will be announced closer to the date.
04/30/2026

Save the date. Cost of lunch and deadline to reserve for lunch will be announced closer to the date.

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04/25/2026

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We have 2 new rocks in play at the same location & here are their clues for your information:

Clue for the First Rock:

A big brick bank built in 1893 along railroad tracks you will see. Where customers used to wait in line, in this room the first rock you will find. No, the safe is not it; look where they made a night deposit.

Clue for the Second Rock:

When searching for the second rock, on the right pretty dresses you will see. You will find specimens in jars are many…some in pairs. Next you will find a set of stairs. Go up the steps where time is kept, a kitchen and a train room you will see but do not enter these. The bank was painted on a stone… in the uniform room it now calls its home.

Our President Joe Stiles created this phenomenal poster for our spring meeting. Reservations can be sent to Preston Cou...
03/05/2026

Our President Joe Stiles created this phenomenal poster for our spring meeting. Reservations can be sent to Preston County Historical Society, c/o Treasurer Tammy Livengood, 260 Windy Lane, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525. Come join us!

Join us at the Fellowsville fire hall, April 25th, 2026. The cost of the meal will be announced closer to the date. Th...
11/29/2025

Join us at the Fellowsville fire hall, April 25th, 2026. The cost of the meal will be announced closer to the date. Those who want to come for only the program can come after lunch. We gather to look at pictures and visit at 11, lunchtime is at noon and the program starts at 1.

Hudson Mill. Still fairly intact. Local legend says the water wheel went to the Rockville gristmill after Hudson shut ...
10/20/2025

Hudson Mill. Still fairly intact. Local legend says the water wheel went to the Rockville gristmill after Hudson shut down.

Meant to post this earlier…
10/20/2025

Meant to post this earlier…

Before and after. Just had the siding replaced on the front of our annex.
08/01/2025

Before and after. Just had the siding replaced on the front of our annex.

07/27/2025

Visiting the museum is a great activity for a rainy day. Open today until 4:30.

Address

109 E Washington Avenue
Terra Alta, WV
26764

Telephone

(304) 789-6888

Website

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