Check out our upcoming events!
The Hatfields & McCoys: American Blood Feud
United Hospital Center
May 13 - June 24 We are pleased to announce the opening of The Hatfields and McCoys: American Blood Feud exhibit at United Hospital Center on Friday, May 13. Presented by the WV Humanities Council, the exhibit is co-sponsored locally by the HCWVHS and the Auxiliary to UHC. It runs from May 13-June 24 and will be located on the first floor of the hospital. For more information, The Harrison County Historical Society can be reached by calling the office at 304-709-4902, or hcwvhs@gmail.com. 
Check out this article from the Shinnston News & Journal about the honor bestowed upon our very own "History Hero," Chrystal Wimer, as a Preserve WV AmeriCorps member for the Harrison County Historical Society: Click Here
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Come join us for an afternoon of fun and win one of our Vera Bradley Gift prizes. We will also have raffles, 50/50, and refreshments Proceeds will go toward operating costs and grant matches. You may order tickets by emailing us at hcwvhs@gmail.com or by calling 304-709-4902.
You can purchase tickets online HERE. 
Please mark your calendars for the Harrison Heroes VeteRUN 5K on Saturday, September 17, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Help the Harrison County WV Historical Society pay tribute to our past and present veterans by participating in the first Harrison Heroes VeteRUN 5K. At the Clarksburg City Park at Nutter Fort on Saturday, September 17, participants will run in remembrance of our fallen warriors. We are also giving back to today's veterans by donating a portion of our proceeds to the Louis A. Johnson VA Hospital in Clarksburg, WV. Our donation will go towards funding the recreation therapy program. Registration kicks off at 9:00 a.m. and the race will begin at 10:30. Also, there will be a kids' run, vendors, and an awards ceremony and reception. Adult race registration is $25, and for kids 12 and under, registration is $10. |
Book Available for Purchase
The Historical Society has released for publication its version of Old Gold by Granville Davisson Hall. It is now available through Amazon.com.
In Old Gold Mr. Hall introduces us to the people and sights of pre Civil War Shinnston and Lumberport. He did not identify by the correct name the people or the towns.
The Historical Society added a section of pictures and identified most of the people in the original book.
Please let others know this book is now available.
More publications to come.
In Old Gold Mr. Hall introduces us to the people and sights of pre Civil War Shinnston and Lumberport. He did not identify by the correct name the people or the towns.
The Historical Society added a section of pictures and identified most of the people in the original book.
Please let others know this book is now available.
More publications to come.
