Historic Waldomore

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Historic Waldomore Built in 1842, Waldomore is the historic heart of Clarksburg. Once an antebellum mansion, it now serves as a research hub & community gathering space.

We invite you to trace your family roots or book your cultural event for free in our grand meeting room. For more than forty years, the Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library's home was an elegant antebellum house called Waldomore. The house was built in 1842, by local resident Waldo P. Goff and his wife, Harriet Moore, from which it the derived the name "Waldomore." In 1931, the house was gifted to the city of Clarksburg by May Lowndes Goff to be used as a library and museum. Over the years, the library's collection and services outgrew the capacity of the old building. In 1975, a new structure was built beside Waldomore to house the Library's main collection. Waldomore remains a part of the library complex. Its ground floor offers a large public meeting space alongside rooms that display period furnishings. Its second floor houses the West Virginia Collection and Gray Barker UFO Collection.

10/20/2026

🏛️ Did you know that Historic Waldomore is part of the Historic Preservation Alliance for Harrison County?

The Alliance brings together local organizations dedicated to preserving and sharing Harrison County's history, including historic buildings, museums, archives, collections, and cultural traditions.

Waldomore, which is managed by the Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library, is one of the participating organizations.

This November, Harrison County voters will consider a proposed historic preservation levy that, if approved, would provide dedicated funding for participating organizations.

We wanted to share this information to help residents learn more about the Alliance, its participating organizations, and the proposed levy.

Kick off an incredible weekend of local heritage during the Harrison County History Hop on Friday, October 16 and Saturd...
10/15/2026

Kick off an incredible weekend of local heritage during the Harrison County History Hop on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, 2026! Stop in at Waldomore Friday from 11 to 5 or join us for Ivory Evenings from 6-8 for a reception and free piano concert open to the public!

While you're out hopping across the county, be sure to check out the other fantastic participating sites hosted by the Historic Preservation Alliance of Harrison County, including: Clarksburg History Museum, Harrison County Historical Society, Stonewall Jackson Civil War Round Table, Salem Depot, Fort New Salem, the Jennings Randolph House (by appointment), the Bice-Ferguson Museum, the Levi Shinn Home in Shinnston, the West Virginia Heritage Crafts & Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, Lost Creek Depot, & the Johnstown Museum.

Grab your map, celebrate our local roots, and discover how our history depends on all of us!

Please make note of a slight change in Waldomore's hours tomorrow morning, October 15th. We will open at 11:00 AM instea...
10/15/2026

Please make note of a slight change in Waldomore's hours tomorrow morning, October 15th. We will open at 11:00 AM instead of our usual 10:00, due to staff training in the morning. Thank you.

Register Now! Don't miss the return of Waldomore's beloved "Ivory Evenings" classical piano series, featuring acclaimed ...
10/05/2026

Register Now! Don't miss the return of Waldomore's beloved "Ivory Evenings" classical piano series, featuring acclaimed pianist and Fairmont State University professor John Morrison.

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating world-class music on Waldomore's magnificent Steinway Concert Grand piano.

When: Master Class (5:00 PM) for students (separate registration required), Reception (6:00 PM), and Evening Performance (7:00 PM)

With only 50 online seats available, they are going fast! 50 more seats available at the door on a first come, first serve basis. Don't get stuck standing! Make sure you get a seat by reserving your spot today at clarksburglibrary.org.

Come support local the arts and experience an incredible night of music!

Check out our upcoming featured performer for the first return of "Ivory Evenings", a four-part concert series, showcasi...
10/02/2026

Check out our upcoming featured performer for the first return of "Ivory Evenings", a four-part concert series, showcasing world-class classical piano performances on our historic Steinway Concert Grand piano. Admission to all performances is FREE, supported by the Harrison County Cultural Foundation.

Featured Performer: John Morrison

Academic & Leadership Roles: Associate Professor of Music at Fairmont State University (FSU), directing the Collegiate Singers and Community Choir while teaching piano and violin since 2006. He is a past President of the West Virginia Music Teachers Association (WVMTA), earning both the 2020 WVMTA Teacher of the Year and the 2022 Distinguished Leader of the Year awards.

Collaborative & Professional Work: An active collaborative pianist across the state, Morrison has accompanied the WVACDA Collegiate Honor Choir, WV All State Children's Chorus, and the WV Governor's School for the Arts (2016 and 2025). He also serves as the music director and organist at the First Presbyterian Church of Fairmont.

Education & Performance: He holds a double Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance and French and a Master's degree in Piano Performance from WVU, having studied under Dr. Marina DiPretoro Lupinacci, Dr. Peter Amstutz, and Dr. Christine Kefferstan. Recent appearances include faculty recitals at FSU and a guest artist performance at West Liberty University.

Event Schedule & Details
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Student Master Class (exclusive mentorship for eight pre-registered local students)

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Intermission Reception (hospitality provided by the Clarksburg League for Service)

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Evening Performance

Tickets: Free admission with seating split between 50 advance online reservations (via the Clarksburg Library Calendar at clarksburglibrary.org) and 50 first-come, first-served seats at the door.

Join the Waldomore Sampler Society TODAY from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM for an afternoon of hand embroidery! Today's theme: Hone...
09/28/2026

Join the Waldomore Sampler Society TODAY from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM for an afternoon of hand embroidery! Today's theme: Honeybees & Sweet Stitches 🍯

Celebrate the busy, beautiful world of pollinators as we stitch honeybees, hives, and honeycomb patterns. We'll be using metallic gold floss to make your yellow bees and honey combs truly pop off the fabric!

What to bring: A personal clothing item or tote bag to embroider on.
Provided: Embroidery materials (including that gorgeous metallic gold floss!).

See you at 3:30 PM!

Check out this picture of my own embroidery attempt for this month's class, as well as an item with a seashell and pearls from last month's class!

09/15/2026

REGISTRATION OPEN Live music is back at the Waldomore! Join us on Friday, October 16, 2026, for the return of Ivory Evenings, featuring the incredible John Morrison performing on our magnificent Steinway Concert Grand piano!

Admission is 100% FREE, thanks to the generous support of the Harrison County Cultural Foundation.

Event Schedule:

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Master Class (Separate registration required for students) Link to register for Master Class with John Morrison: https://www.clarksburglibrary.org/master-class
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Intermission Reception sponsored by the League for Service
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: John Morrison's Evening Performance

How to get tickets:

Reserve Online: 50 seats are available in advance. (Note: You must register for each performance separately)
Link to register for October's event only: https://www.clarksburglibrary.org/ivory-evenings

At the Door: 50 seats will be available first-come, first-served on the night of the event.

Join us today at 5:00 to celebrate independent cinema with a curated screening of award-winning films from the Mtn Craft...
09/11/2026

Join us today at 5:00 to celebrate independent cinema with a curated screening of award-winning films from the Mtn Craft Film Festival.

For more info:

Winners Tour Trailer Join us for a traveling showcase of the winning films from our 2025 festival! Screenings HeartHouse Micro Cinema | Weston, WV | POSTPONED Fairmont State University (Wallman Hall Theater) | Fairmont, WV | August 20th at 7pm Big Timber Brewing | Elkins, WV | September 12th at 6:30...

Catch the Mtn Craft Film Festival Winners Tour at Waldomore on September 11!Experience the magic of award-winning indepe...
09/08/2026

Catch the Mtn Craft Film Festival Winners Tour at Waldomore on September 11!

Experience the magic of award-winning independent cinema as the Mtn Craft Film Festival Winners Tour stops at Waldomore on September 11 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

This screening brings top film selections from the festival directly to our community, highlighting exceptional storytelling and original craftsmanship from regional filmmakers. Whether you're a dedicated film enthusiast or just looking for an entertaining evening out, this free event offers something for everyone.

Visit mtncraftfilmfestival.com/winners-tour for more info.

We will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday and be open T-F this week ...
09/05/2026

We will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday and be open T-F this week from 10 AM - 6 PM.

Address

404 West Pike Street
Clarksburg, WV
26301

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

(304) 627-2236

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