Rich Mountain
Battlefield - Rich Mountain Battlefield is one of the
earliest engagements of the Civil War. It consists of more than 400
protected acres including the battle site at the top of Rich Mountain and
a section of the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike connecting the two sites.
Pricketts
Fort - Pricketts Fort serves as a living history site
where interpreters recreate late-18th century lifestyle through period
attire and the demonstration of a variety of colonial crafts. Throughout
the Season, you may find blacksmiths, spinners, weavers and other
traditional artisans at work. There are also picnic tables, and a great
nature trail.
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Mini-Museum
of Geology & Natural History - The Museum of Geology
and Natural History holds the key to preservation, and exhibition of rock,
mineral, and fossil specimens from all ages of West Virginia's geologic
history. In addition to being a repository for all types of geologic
specimens, the museum's on-going collections also includes historic books,
maps, manuscripts, and artifacts.
Tomchin
Planetarium & Observatory - Tomchin Planetarium &
Observatory offers exciting and interesting planetarium shows and
sky-watching. Learn about the moon and stars in a fun way.
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