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ARTHURDALE HERITAGE

Revisit the 1930s of Eleanor''s Little Village, Arthurdale ~ The Nation’s first New Deal Homestead community. Museum and Appalachian craft store. November 1st through April 30th, Tuesday – Friday 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., Closed on Mondays. May 1st through October 28th, open Saturdays 11am to 3pm and Sundays from 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

RT. 92, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520
304-864-3959
http://www.arthurdaleheritage.org

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AULL CENTER FOR LOCAL HISTORY AND GENEALOGY RESEARCH

Local history and genealogy research facility in the historic 1907 Garlow House. Monday through Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

351 Spruce Street , Morgantown , W.Va. 26505
304-292-0140
http://morgantown.lib.wv.us

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AURORA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The census of 1860 shows that David Ridenour, a tailor, had arrived from Pennsylvania with his wife, Sarah, and their family.  He built the white frame store, still standing, in Aurora.  He was postmaster at the store from 1875-1893.  His son, Eugenis Oliver, inherited the store in 1891.  He was postmaster from 1897-1906.  In 1907 Jesse Stemple and his brother, Edgar, leased this store from the Ridenours; by 1917 Jesse had bought it outright.  Dr. George R. Stemple, a brother was postmaster from 1913-1925.  The store remained in Jesse's family until the 1950's when Ira Hardesty bought it.  Jack Adams bought the store in 1966 and operated it for 20 years, modernizing it somewhat.  He sold it to his son-in-law, Fred Tichinell, who closed it.  The store is currently owned by the Aurora Project, Inc.  The main floor is leased by the Aurora Area Historical Society.

Auroa, Auroa, W.Va. 26705
304-735-5471
http://www.auroraareahistoricalsociety.com/

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CANNON HILL

Located directly across from the town at the end of the county bridge.  The hill was fortified during the Civil War and was used to protect the main line of the B & O Railroad.  The site is under construction; however, guided tours can be arranged by appointment. Contact Lucille at 304-454-9714 or 304-454-9303 for more information.

N/A, Rowlesburg, W.Va. 26764
304-454-9714 or 304-454-9303
http://www.rowlesburg.org/cannon.html

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COOK-HAYMAN PHARMACY MUSEUM

Replica of a turn-of-the-century West Virginia pharmacy. Tours available by appointment.

1132 Health Sciences North, Morgantown, W.Va. 26506
304-293-5101 or 304-293-7806
http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/sop/museum/history.html

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