The cost is $8.00 each but could be less for groups. Reservations must be made one week in advance. Request for a guide need to be made at the same time.

It should be stressed that weather is the determining factor to drive up the hill.

For more details and reservations contact  is Robert Ayersman 304-454-9303

http://rowlesburg.org/cannon.html
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CIVIL WAR BATTLE SITES
information to be added

GARDENS OF ROWLESBURG

Created and maintained by Greater Downtown Rowlesburg

Volunteers are welcome - call Gloria Dean 304-454-9454

photos and more information to be added

HISTORY MUSEUM AND GENEALOGY LIBRARY

Rowlesburg Area Historical Society (RAHS)

The museum houses a display of artifacts from the rich history of the town and its residents.

The library has computer generated records from WV as far back as 1780.
Census records and family records availabe for research.

The museum and library are only open by appointment.

Request for a visit or research can be made from May through September.

It should be noted that access will be determined by the renovation of the building during 2010. 

For more info and reservation contact Maryellen Wiles 304-454-9656

PRESTON COUNTY SPORTS MUSEUM

This museum displays sport artifacts from 10 towns. Each town is responsible for their display which includes photos, awards and uniforms from their athletes, coaches, band and cheerleaders of past years.

Opening times: Saturday and Sunday 1 - 5 pm

Admission: $4.00 per person - 3rd tier of the Szilagyi Center

TRAIN DEPOT AND CABOOSE

Rowlesburg Area Historical Society (RAHS)

The caboose was donated to RAHS by Harlan Castle of Cool Springs and transported to its site at the depot by Timothy Weaver. With help from volunteers and out of pocket expense Tim also gave the caboose new windows and fresh paint to make it a spectacular addition to the depot and to the town of Rowlesburg.
       photo courtesy of Tim Weaver

The train depot houses a variety of artifacts from the days when the railroad was the largest employer in the town of Rowlesburg. A scale model of the Try Run Viaduct in HO scale (1:87) is on display at the depot.

The museum is open upon request between 9 am and 2 pm from May 1 to September 30 and during some of the town's events.

For more information and reservation contact Lucille Grimm 304-454-9218.


TRAY RUN VIADUCT

You can see this viaduct from two locations:

The first place is right below it on the road. From Rowlesburg take Rt. 72 north for about 1 mile.


A white sign is enscribed with the history of the viaduct and also lets you know you're approaching it, so look on your left for the valley it crosses. Watch closely or you'll drive right past it - the viaduct is above you and there's no good place to pulloff right in front of it. The road doesn't offer the greatest position for photographs or watching trains but its an interesting historical and scenic highlight.

For a better view, head back to Rowlesburg and cross the Cheat River and the Kingwood sub track on County Road 51. After crossing the Kingwood sub, take a left onto County Road 80, the Manheim Road and proceed about 1 mile until you reach the small town of Manheim. From Manheim, you can see the viaduct across the river on the opposite shore.

Because of the growth of trees, the best time for photographs is when the leaves are off the trees. You'll need a high powered lense, I'd say greater than a 150* to get a good closeup although lesser powered lenses can accomplish a wider shot. Best time with light on the viaduct is in the morning with the sun to the east, behind you.

A model of the viaduct in HO scale (1:87) is on display at the Train Depot (see higher for info).


Joseph H. Diss Debar, an artist from Doddridge County, was chosen by a committee of the Legislature to prepare drawings for an official seal for the State of West Virginia. The artist submitted his drawings with an explanation of each detail and from these was adopted, by the Legislature, a seal which has remained without change, the Official Seal of West Virginia. 
The reverse side of the seal shows laurel and oak leaves, log house, hills, Tray Run viaduct, factories and boats. It is the Governor’s Official Seal. 

http://www.wvrail.railfan.net/rfmtsub2.html
http://www.rowlesburg.org/trayrun.html



WORLD WAR II MUSEUM

Collection on loan to the Rowlesburg Revitalization Committee (RRC) and located at the Szilagyi Center.

click here for more photos of the exhibit

2011 REOPENING ON SATURDAY MAY 1st

The exhibit shows scenes from U.S., British, German and Russian soldiers. The home front (1940s living room) is also depicted and will be completed with a Rosie the Riviter reading letters from her soldier at the front. A WAAC/Red Cross display with several uniforms, a wall of honor with photos of our veterans, and many other artifacts will capture your imagination.

The museum is open May through October on Saturday from 11 am - 5 pm and on Sunday from 1 pm - 5 pm or by appointment throughout the year.

Admission: $5 Adults - $4 Seniors (65+) and Teens (11-20) - $2 children (6-10)
FREE for WWII Veterans - Special rates for schools.

Contact info: Shirley Hartley 304-329-1240 or Katie Wolfe 304-454-9132

SPECIAL DAY FOR WWII VETERANS