Morgantown History Museum

Morgantown History Museum The Morgantown History Museum is a nonprofit institution and the first city-sponsored museum.

We invite you to come explore your story at the museum and learn the exciting history of our community.

05/29/2026

We're tootin' our horn today at the Easton Roller Mill!

The engine roared back to life after a long nap, and we can't wait for you to see the mill in action.

Built between 1864-67, the Easton Roller Mill provided our Monongalia County forebears with flour, cornmeal, and animal feed, and is one of the county's oldest remaining pieces of industrial history.

Thanks to a generous donation by the Monongalia County Historical Society, lots of grant funding, and the hard work of the staff of the Morgantown History Museum, the mill lives on as part of our county's history.

The mill will reopen in July, and we hope to see you there! More details to come.

For now, enjoy this video of the mill engine working its magic.

You can visit the Morgantown History Museum at 175 Kirk Street during regular business hours:

Wednesday-Friday 11am to 5pm
Saturday-Sunday 12-6pm

And 6pm-8pm every first Friday of every month. The next one is June 5th. Admission is always free! See you there!

Work continues on our renovations for the Easton Roller Mill! 👷We are working hard on getting the Mill back up to tip-to...
05/11/2026

Work continues on our renovations for the Easton Roller Mill! 👷

We are working hard on getting the Mill back up to tip-top shape so we can get it re-opened to the public.

Stay tuned for more updates!

05/08/2026

Today was a cleaning day at the Easton Roller Mill!

Here's a sample of what we've been doing to get the mill ready for company - like removing over 150 years worth of dust!

More to come soon!

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Morgantown History Museum would like to...
05/08/2026

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Morgantown History Museum would like to share the story of Dr. Syd S. and Dr. Felicia F. Peng, who both emigrated to the United States from Taiwan to study and teach mining engineering.

The couple met at Stanford University, and two weeks later Syd proposed. They married on June 14, 1968. The Pengs moved to Morgantown in the early 1970s when Syd got a teaching position at West Virginia University’s School of Mines (now the College of Mineral and Energy Resources or COMER).

Felicia also taught courses while pursuing her doctorate degree. Throughout their tenure, the Pengs were passionate about coal preparation, processing, and mining engineering - especially ground control and accident prevention.

The couple later established the Syd and Felicia Peng Professorship in Mining Engineering as well as the Syd S. and Felicia F. Peng Ground Control in Mining Award that provides scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students.

Dr. Felicia Peng passed away in 2021. However, the legacy lives on. The Morgantown History Museum now holds Dr. Felicia Peng’s wedding dress in the museum archives. It has been exhibited for a few special events, such as the recent Women in History presentation in April 2026.

To learn more about the Pengs and their influence on mining engineering, stop by the Morgantown History Museum during regular business hours:

Wednesday-Friday 11am-5pm
Saturday-Sunday 12pm-6pm

And every first Friday of every month from 6pm-8pm. The next First Friday is June 5.

Admission to the museum and events is always FREE! See you there!

This summer the Morgantown History Museum is partnering with the Service League of Morgantown on an amazing summer camp ...
05/05/2026

This summer the Morgantown History Museum is partnering with the Service League of Morgantown on an amazing summer camp opportunity! Read more in the original post here:

The Morgantown History Museum hosted seven school tours last week. The scheduled groups visited the museum from Morganto...
05/05/2026

The Morgantown History Museum hosted seven school tours last week. The scheduled groups visited the museum from Morgantown High School and the Wisdom Academy.

If your group, school, or organization would like to tour the museum, simply contact the museum to arrange it. We'd love to see you!

You can visit the museum during regular business hours:
Wednesday-Friday: 11am-5pm
Saturday-Sunday: 12pm-6pm

And the evening of every First Friday of each month from 6pm-8pm. The next First Friday is June 5th.

Admission to the museum is always FREE! See you there!

Lauren celebrated her birthday at the Morgantown History Museum tonight with John Mike and enjoyed the Ruby & Ketchy's e...
05/02/2026

Lauren celebrated her birthday at the Morgantown History Museum tonight with John Mike and enjoyed the Ruby & Ketchy's exhibit.

Happy Birthday from the Morgantown History Museum, Lauren!

Museum patrons are enjoying the Ruby & Ketchy's Restaurant exhibit -and the sausage gravy and biscuits we're serving ton...
05/01/2026

Museum patrons are enjoying the Ruby & Ketchy's Restaurant exhibit -and the sausage gravy and biscuits we're serving tonight for First Friday!

Come and join us- we're here until 8pm.

Tonight's the night! At 6pm this evening, the Morgantown History Museum will officially open its newest exhibit on Ruby ...
05/01/2026

Tonight's the night!

At 6pm this evening, the Morgantown History Museum will officially open its newest exhibit on Ruby & Ketchy's Restaurant!

From 1958 to 2024, the restaurant was an iconic local landmark famous for its homemade food and deserts. Now it lives on in our newest exhibit, including an actual booth from the restaurant that patrons are encouraged to sit in an reminisce.

The opening will be from 6pm-8pm this evening, May 1st, 2026. As part of the celebration, the museum will be serving free refreshments including sausage gravy and biscuits as an homage to Ruby & Ketchy's award-winning breakfasts (available while they last).

If you cannot join us tonight, then please visit the museum during our regular opening hours:

Wednesday-Friday 11am-5pm
Saturday-Sunday 12pm-6pm

And the first Friday of every month from 6pm-8pm

Admission is FREE! See you there!

04/23/2026

Join us on First Friday (May 1st) for the opening of our newest exhibit!

Address

175 Kirk Street
Morgantown, WV
26505

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

(304) 319-1800

Website

https://www.themorgantownhistorymuseum.com/

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