Latest News and Events
Here at the museum we strive to provide an interactive experience to our patrons through a variety of exhibits and events.
Check out the current events happening at the museum.
If you would like to host an event at the museum please reach out via email or phone.
​Founder's Day 2025
On October 17, 1785, Colonel Zackquill Morgan was granted a charter for Morgan's Town on the eastern bank of the Monongahela River. Now 240 years later, the Morgantown History Museum will celebrate the birth of the City of Morgantown through an exhibit exploring the events and people responsible
for its growth from a frontier town into a bustling modern city.
This brand-new exhibit will focus on specific moments in the history of Morgantown through stories and artifacts connected to events and individuals who were a part of the rich tapestry of history that surrounds the town. From ironworks and railroads to educators and pilots, this exhibit will allow visitors to walk a bridge from the present to the past through the eyes of those who lived there.
The stories told will include how Monongalia County aided in the defense of the nation during the War of 1812, how a young Morgantown woman became the youngest female pilot in West Virginia, and what exactly did happen to the trolley cars that once traveled throughout the city? These stories and more will reveal an overview of the city's history and provide glimpses into the lives of
our forebears who left us the legacy we currently enjoy.
Join us for the celebration of the 240th anniversary of the founding of the City of Morgantown on Founder's Day, October 17, 2025, from 6-9pm. The event will be held at the Morgantown History Museum located at 175 Kirk Street in downtown Morgantown. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. For more information, contact the museum at morgantownwvhistory@morgantown.gov or call 304-319-1800.
FIRST FRIDAY FOR THE ARTS
First Friday for the Arts was created by the Arts Council of Greater Morgantown as a way to sustain an inclusive community-centered series of art events that recur every first Friday of the month intending to bring together creatives and businesses to present a night to immerse in the arts.
We are currently one of eight participating locations, including 6 gallery spaces, two storefront exhibitions, and a jewelry demo site.
The remaining dates for First Friday event will be on:
Friday, October 3, 2025: 6-9PM
Friday, November 7, 2025: 6-9PM
Friday, December 5, 2025: 6-9PM
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For more information about the specific exhibitions, demonstrations, performances, music, activities occuring at the museum during the events please visit our Facebook page.
First Friday for the Arts is an affiliate program through Main Street Morgantown.
For more information on participating locations, dates, times and more please visit the Arts Council of Greater Morgantown website!
CONTACT
Address: 175 Kirk Street,
Morgantown, WV 26505
morgantownwvhistory@morgantownwv.gov
Phone Number: 304-319-1800
Wed - Fri: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
​​Sat - Sun: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
The museum is closed on all major holiday