Last updated: 5/17/2010
Oceana, West Virginia
Street Address
Rt. 10, Cooke ParkwayOceana, WV 24870
Mailing Address
PO Box 2041Oceana, WV 24870

Hours

Monday - Wednesday (By Appointment)
Thursday - Saturday
10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday
closed

Admissions

Free

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Jesse Womack
phone: 304-682-7448
e-mail:
James Cook
phone: 304-682-5096
Description

Our vision is of people from all walks of life, in all stages of life, being drawn to a welcoming place where they experience quality learning through the unique aspects of the museum setting; through that learning they become more engaged in their community, developing an appreciation of the collective experiences of those who have gone before, and a passion to perpetuate those experiences to benefit those yet to come.

Purpose and Objectives:
1) Perpetuate and preserve the history and traditions of Wyoming County, West Virginia, for future generations.

2)Discover, collect, preserve, and interpret any material related to exploration, settlement, and development of said area.

3)Provide for the preservation, accessibility and display of any such material.

4)Encourage preservation of historical buildings, monuments and markers.

5)Stimulate and encourage the interest of students of all levels and the general public in the history of this geographical area.

History

Recognizing that our past profoundly influences our future the Wyoming County Historical Museum collects, preserves and interprets the historic and prehistoric cultural heritage of the Wyoming County region, for all citizens.

Library
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members
Appointment required: No
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

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July 24 - August 3, 2024

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South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

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Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

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