Open to the public

Events & programs.

Throughout the year we host a monthly speaker series, historic walking tours and hands-on workshops. All events are open to the public unless otherwise noted — members enjoy priority seating and discounts.

West Virginia Day Celebration flyer — Saturday June 20, free trolley ride through time, Princeton, WV
Featured event

West Virginia Day Celebration

Saturday, June 20 · 11 AM–5 PM. A free "trolley ride through time" links Princeton's historic sites — the Railroad Museum, the Agricultural Museum, the War Museum and the Mercer County Historical Society Museum — with living-history characters, vendors and a street party to follow.

Presented with our partners across Princeton. Call (304) 425-9017 or follow us on Facebook for the current date and trolley schedule.

Recurring programs

What we host.

Dates rotate through the year — call (304) 425-9017 or follow us on Facebook for the next scheduled date and to reserve a seat.

Monthly

Speaker Series

Talks on Mercer County history — from early industries and coal camps to agriculture — usually at the Agricultural Museum.

Free for members · small fee for non-members
Seasonal

Historic Walking Tours

Guided walks through downtown Princeton architecture and the historic districts, led by MCHS volunteers.

Meet downtown · modest per-person fee
Hands-on

Archiving Workshops

Practical sessions such as caring for family photographs and preserving documents — materials included.

At the MCHS Research Center
Annual

Civil War Lecture Series

Our signature lecture exploring the Civil War in the region, with priority seating for MCHS members.

Contact us for the next date
For schools

School & Group Tours

Field trips to the War Museum or Agricultural Museum, tailored to your group. Contact us to coordinate a visit.

We come to you

Request a Speaker

Our Speaker Bureau provides historians for presentations — the Civil War, coal camps and more — for civic groups and organizations.

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