Beverly Heritage Center

06/06/2026

06/05/2026

It’s Semiquincentennial Summer at the BHC! We’ll have events every Saturday from June-August to commemorate America at 250. Artist demonstrations, historic walking tours, live music, and special events all summer long. Kicking it off with a blacksmithing demonstration tomorrow 11-2 PM. See you in Beverly soon!

06/04/2026

165 years later: “Philippi Races” Takes Place as One of the Civil War’s Opening Acts on June 3, 1861.
On June 3, 1861, one of the opening acts of the Civil War unfolded in the town of Philippi. At daybreak, the road of Union cannons shook some 800 slumbering Confederate soldiers from their tents. The routed Confederates made a hasty retreat, derisively remembered as the “Philippi Races.” The brief engagement was one of the first land battles of the Civil War involving organized troops. The battle also provided an interesting footnote as a wounded soldier, James Hanger, had his leg amputated and later crafted an artificial leg for himself - eventually founding Hanger Prosthetics.
Learn more by visiting our museum or checking out the article by WV Public Broadcasting - link in comments

06/03/2026

When thinking of the American Revolution, it’s not often someone thinks about West Virginia. Perhaps the Battle of Point Pleasant, long claimed to be the war’s first battle, but not Tygart’s Valley, right?

In their new America 250 exhibit, the staff at the Beverly Heritage Center is working on changing that perception.

06/03/2026

Can't wait to see our Beverly readers this summer! Beverly Bookmobile Mondays at 1pm at 4 Court St. Beverly from June 22 to July 13!

05/31/2026

We can’t let Historic Preservation Month come to an end without highlighting one of our current restoration projects in Historic Beverly. We secured funding to started work on the Collett House’s Log Room! According to local sources, this may be the oldest still-standing structure in Beverly. Built as early as 1772, it predates Randolph County and the town itself. Thanks to Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area for helping us start this project - and continue the important work of historic preservation here!

05/30/2026

Catch the Rotary Club’s International Festival in downtown Elkins today. You could walk away with a private behind-the-scenes historic tour from us - and other cool things!

You DO NOT want to miss this!! The Rotary Club of Elkins International Festival is going to be delicious! You can stop by (no ticket necessary) to have a delectable bite from Byrd's House of Donuts, El Gran Sabor, Henry's at Graceland, Oxley House or the Railyard Event and Conference Center. Of course, if you want something for each of them, we won't judge😉 And, of course, there will be beverages to help wash it all down🍺See you there! 🍩🥠🥙🥟

05/27/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Don’t miss your chance to learn about “Early America Religion and the American Revolution” with Dr. J. L. Tomblin of Fairmont State University. Beverly IOOF. Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 PM

05/24/2026