Blennerhassett Island, Mansion and Museum

05/27/2026

05/15/2026

Weekend plans?

We would love to welcome you back to your beautiful, Blennerhassett Island.

05/15/2026

We were pleased to welcome the to Blennerhassett Island this evening!

05/10/2026

In today’s edition of “never have I ever”, can you spot the goose perched high in a tree on Blennerhassett Island? 🤣

05/09/2026

Register at the link below for Art on the Island: Strawberry Fields Shadowbox. Our first Art on the Island of the season is May 16th!

Art on the Island is back! Join Tracy for our first artsy adventure creating a beautiful acrylic mini painting of a sunset and strawberry fields. Then she will show you how to paint realistic wooden strawberries and put everything together in your very own shadowbox frame. Take the 11am ferry to the island from Point Park. Your registration here includes your boat ride and they will have a list at check-in. Snacks welcome or purchase from the snack bar there. Afterwards, enjoy some time on the Island! Adults and teens. 8 students.

Date/Time: Saturday, May 16th 11:00 am boat / 11:30 start
Cost: $42 (no discount)

https://www.parkersburgartcenter.org/adult-and-teen-classes-1/art-on-the-island-strawberry-fields-shadowbox

05/06/2026

The Blennerhassett Mansion ✨

The original Blennerhassett Mansion began construction in 1798 and was one of the largest and grandest in the American West at the time of its completion. This European-style Palladian mansion became the headquarters for Aaron Burr's military expedition in 1805, and several years later, was accidentally burned to the ground in 1811.

Learn all about the home and more on your trip to Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park!

For more information, visit https://www.greaterparkersburg.com/blennerhassett-island

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05/06/2026

⭐‼PARKING AND NAVIGATION INFO FOR 2026‼⭐

Current construction on the Rt 50 exit and entrance ramps off of Ann and Juliana streets have led to a section of Second Street and multiple parking lots being closed this summer. If you're planning to visit Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park, make sure to plan accordingly.

📍Our Center has two parking lots island visitors are more than welcome to park in, the back parking lot also has dedicated bus and RV parking. We are located at 113 Ann Street right next to the entrance to Point Park. Our back parking lot is located on the corner of Ann and First streets.

📍Point Park itself has parking through the floodwall, but there is a three hour limit. If you're looking to spend your whole day at Blennerhassett Island, we recommend parking in one of our parking lots.

📍There is also limited street parking on Juliana Street for museum visitors.

📍While there are multiple ways to get to Point Park, please keep in mind that Ann Street is a one-way street, the only way to exit is currently through First Street.