Randolph County Convention & Visitors Bureau

1035 N. Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241

Ofc: 304-636-2780 Fax: 304-636-2780

Toll Free:

800-422-3304

E-Mail: bpritt@randolph countycvb.com

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RCCVB 2007

Board Members:

Gordon Blackley
Cat Cole

Chelley Depp

Julia Elbon

Judy Guye
Jimmy Hammond
Jill Jeffries
Kathleen Lavengood

Dan Noel

Diane Noel

Brenda Pritt

Tom Reagan
Barbara Story
Douglas Tuning

Gary Wileman
Stan Williams

Court Street
Beverly, West Virginia, 26253
(304)-637-RICH
http://www.richmountain.org
/visitor.htm
Reenactment on Sat closest to July 11th bi-annually.  Next is July 14-15, 2007.  Open to public.
Cost: Free

Located in the building that served as McClellan’s Headquarters during the Civil War Battle of Rich Mountain, permanent exhibits relate the story of the battle as well as revealing the importance of the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike to the history of West Virginia and the outcome of the Civil War. A very helpful staff is on hand to answer all your questions about this important piece of American history.

Directions:
From US-250,219 turn west onto Bridge St which becomes Rich Mountain Rd, SR-37.  Go approximately five miles to battlefield and location of interpretive signs.  Go another 1.5 miles to western base which leads out to Camp Garnett, confederate encampment with earthworks and trenches and interpretive signs.

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