LOCAL RESOURCES

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES:

Wanting to do some research on the history of Morgantown? Come utilize our research corner of the museum. You will have a small table available to you to set up your laptop and research materials. There are plenty of books and other materials available for use in the research corner including old City Clerk ledgers dating back over the last 30 years.

LOCAL HISTORICAL LANDMARKS:

The Morgantown History Museum is home to a vast collection of social, cultural, industrial and military artifacts, photographs, and information. In addition, you are encouraged to participate in a historical scavenger hunt Morgantown which you can downloaded below.

This scavenger hunt will require you to have a vehicle to drive to the various historical locations. It is recommended that you research parking information for each landmark before proceeding.

OTHER LOCAL RESOURCES FOR HISTORICAL INFORMATION:

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SCHOOL AND ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP TOURS:

School or Group Visits:

The Morgantown History Museum provides free group activities for schools and organizations. Please contact the museum to request a group tour or presentation via phone 304-319-1800 or by email: morgantownwvhistory@morgantown.gov. Museum staff will assist you in scheduling an event that matches your group’s historical interests.

Provided below are some coloring sheet activities. These coloring sheets cover some of the topics of the history of Morgantown and West Virginia.

Downloadable WV History Coloring Sheets:

ARCHIVES:

You can purchase a piece of history by visiting our Society6 storefront and purchase selected prints from our photograph archive.
All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Morgantown History Museum.