Alfred Beckley, a general in the Civil War, served as the first clerk of the Circuit Court of the county. Wildwood House, his 1836 log home, is now a museum furnished in period which preserves his many contributions to Raleigh County. The town of Beckley was a commerce center during the high water of coal production at the turn of the century. It still is as county seat for Raleigh County. Open weekends in season.
Location:
Drawer AJ, Beckley West Virginia 25802
Telephone
304-256-1747 Fax 304-256-1798
Other History nearby:
(Ansted) Contentment
(Salem) Fort New Salem
(Lewisburg) North House Museum
(Lewisburg) Old Stone Presbyterian Church
(Beckley) Wildwood House Museum
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10/18 Coming to The Beckley area
West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone.
Virginia Highlands Festival Abingdon VA August2-11 Showcasing Appalachian arts and crafts.
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
Golden Delicious Festival Clay WV August30-September1 The Golden Delicious is the State Fruit of West Virginia. Clay County is the birthplace of the golden delicious. Antique Car Show, Art Auction Baking Contest,
5K Run/Walk, Golf Tournament.
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