Harrison County WV Historical Society
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About Us

Mission

The Harrison County West Virginia Historical Society, Inc. is a  volunteer-based nonprofit that engages with our community by preserving, collecting, educating, and demonstrating the history and culture of Harrison County and North-Central West Virginia. 

Vision 

As a membership and volunteer-based non-profit organization in Harrison County, WV, the HCWVHS pledges to engage with our community to preserve, collect, educate, and demonstrate  the history and cultural influences of Harrison County and North Central West Virginia.

Our goal  is to be part of community development and economic growth in Harrison County with pride in our heritage and future.

A priority goal of the Society is the conservation of the Stealey Goff Vance House in Clarksburg and preservation of historic  property, archives and collections and to make them available to the community through displays and educational activities.

Engaging the Community

Leaders of the Society actively engages the community by:
  • Developing partnerships with various local government agencies, local organizations, cultural, educational and historic entities.
  • Providing opportunities for members of the community to participate in volunteer roles with various projects.
  • Receiving and preserving historic materials and documents donated by members of the community.
  • Providing opportunities for members of the community to view historic materials and learn about their heritage at festivals, fairs, schools and other events.

​Located at the
​Neff-Hardesty Memorial Archives 
445 W.Main Street 
1st Floor, Suite 150
Clarksburg, WV

HCWVHS Leaders

Click here for information about HCWVHS board members, staff, and volunteers.

Stealey Goff Vance House

Click here for information about the historic Stealey Goff Vance house that provides a center for HCWVHS events and the Society's business office.

​Neff-Hardesty Memorial Archives 
445 West Main Street, Suite 150, Clarksburg, West Virginia 26301

Stealey-Goff-Vance House 
123 West Main St
Clarksburg, WV 26301

hcwvhs@gmail.com
​304-709-4902
Please Call For An Appointment 

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Leaders
    • ​Stealey-Goff-Vance House
    • Community Partners
  • Events
    • Previous Events
  • Join
  • Support
    • Volunteer
    • Donate Historic Items
    • Financial Contributions
  • Visit
  • Store
    • Merchandise
    • Publications
  • Genealogy/Research Resources
  • Newsletter
  • Archive
    • Photo Archives
    • Artifacts