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Opened in 2009, the Pendleton County Historical Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting historical information about Pendleton County and West Virginia.

10/23/2025

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM, the Pendleton County Historical Society will host its final public meeting of the year at the Clinton Hedrick Community Center. Historian Dewayne Borror will speak on the First Union Raid into Pendleton County during the War between the States on the North Fork. Dewayne will also have copies of his book, "History of the 46th Virginia Militia Confederate States Army in Pendleton County, WV", available for purchase.

Join us at the Clinton Hedrick Community Center on US 33 in Riverton, WV—all are warmly welcomed to this meaningful historic presentation.

09/17/2025

During Treasure Mountain Festival, the Boggs House will have extended hours. It will be open: Thursday, 9/18/25 from 12 – 5 PM

Friday, 9/19/25 from 10 AM to 5 PM

Saturday, 9/20/25 from 10 AM to 5 PM

Sunday, 9/21/25 from 12 – 3 PM

The newest display is on the funeral customs of Pendleton County in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The exhibits are regularly updated, so there is always something new to see.

09/12/2025

We would like to notify our members of a printing error in the fall newsletter. Although correct membership expiration dates were submitted, some white-labeled newsletters show incorrect dates.
Yellow or blue labels are accurate and indicate it’s time to renew. Our newsletter is printed and mailed by an external company because we do not have enough volunteers to do the work ourselves. If your name or expiration date is wrong, we sincerely apologize. These errors aren’t intentional, and we’re happy to make corrections. Please contact us, using the information on the front of the newsletter if you have any questions.

07/31/2025

Directions to Dry Run Spirits:
Take 220S from Franklin to Thorn Creek Rd - CR 20 (at the old shoe factory/DMV). There is a blue Department of Highway “Dry Run Spirits” sign at that turn.
Just past Thorn Spring Park, turn left onto Dry Run Rd CR 23. There is also a blue sign here.
WE ARE 3.576 MILES FROM THE THORN CREEK AND DRY RUN RD INTERSECTION. THE SIGN AT OUR GATE IS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD, GREEN AND YELLOW - DRY RUN SPIRITS.
OR Google
3576 Dry Run Road, Franklin, WV for driving directions from your location.

06/28/2025

The Pendleton County Historical Society invites you to a special program featuring local authors, Dyer Anderson and Eric Hedrick. Together, they will offer an in-depth exploration of the lives and legacies of several notable Pendleton County leaders.

Please join us on Sunday, June 29th at 2:30 PM at Ruddle Presbyterian Church, located at 4671 Buffalo Hills Road in Ruddle, WV. From Franklin, travel north on US 220 for approximately 5 miles. Turn left onto Hammer Run Road (CR 10) and continue for 0.5 mile. Then turn left onto Buffalo Hills Road—the church will be on your left.

Their book Selected Profiles from Pendleton County History will be available for sale at the presentation for $40 and online at https://pchswv.com/books/

Refreshments will be served.

05/30/2025

Save the Date for our next public meeting about the history of the Old Propst Church on Sunday, June 8th at 2 PM. The church is located on the Propstburg Road, CR 21/9 off of CR Route 21 between Brandywine and Sugar Grove. Paula Mitchell will be the speaker.

09/17/2024

Boggs Museum hours during Treasure Mountain Festival:

Thursday - Noon to 5 PM
Friday - 10 AM t0 5 PM
Saturday - 10 AM to 5 PM
Sunday - Noon to 3 PM

Exhibits include Franklin High School, Circleville High School, and Pendleton County High School sports exhibits. An extensive display of the Franklin Fire, WWI, WWII artifacts, and uniforms worn by local servicemen. Many documents, textiles, furniture made by local craftsmen, tools, and Civil War artifacts related to Pendleton County. The museum is a must-see during the Treasure Mountain Festival.

08/21/2024

𝐹𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑙𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝐹𝑙𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑠, written by Brenna Mitchell, is hot off the press. It will be sold at Sites Parts, the Boggs Museum in Franklin, and online at the Pendleton County Historical Society Website. The cost is $40 and all proceeds go to the Pendleton County Historical Society for the preservation of Pendleton County history.

https://pchswv.com/books/

05/18/2024

Boggs Museum is open today from 10 to 2. Stop by and check out the Franklin Fire information, Pendleton County Sports display and much more.

Address

49 Oak Street
Franklin, WV
26807

Website

https://pchswv.com/

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