West Virginia & Regional History Center, Morgantown
Facts and practical information
The West Virginia & Regional History Center, is the largest archival collection housing documents and manuscripts involving West Virginia and the surrounding central Appalachian region. Because of name changes over the years, it is sometimes referred to as the "West Virginia Collection." The WVRHC is the Special Collections division of the WVU Libraries. According to the University, the Center holds over 36,000 linear feet of manuscripts, 100,000 books, 100,000 pamphlets, 1,200 newspaper titles, over 1 million photographs and prints, 5,000 maps, and 40,000 microfilms, as well as oral histories, films and folk music recordings. Through donations, the WVRHC provides access to and preserves information on the history and cultural aspects of West Virginia and the central Appalachian Region. ()
Downtown MorgantownMorgantown
West Virginia & Regional History Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Theatre, Monongalia Arts Center, Monongalia County Courthouse.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to West Virginia & Regional History Center by public transport?
Train
- Beechurst (4 min walk)
- Walnut (7 min walk)
Bus
- Mountain Line Deport (10 min walk)