9 Military Museums in West Virginia That You Shouldn't Miss

February 4, 2022 Flossie Demartino

As you would expect, The Mountain State displays rustic charm with dramatic river gorges, large limestone caverns and spectacular mountain views. West Virginia hosts outdoor enthusiasts and family vacationers looking for fresh-air activities and serene mountain atmosphere. If stimulating city holidays are your preference, Charleston combines warm hospitality with a lovely riverside location. A family-friendly destination, you’ll discover children’s theatre, river park recreation and popular Bridge Road for shopping and dining. Smaller towns blend outdoor adventure with quaint village atmospheres. Set between the New, Greenbrier and Bluestone Rivers, Hinton is an historic rail town filled with turn-of-the-century architecture and a host of water activities at its doorstep – rafting, fishing, kayaking and more. In the heart of West Virginia, Summersville is a “Mountain Water Playground.” Its lakeside location encourages outdoor recreation from swimming and boating to scuba diving and rafting. And history buffs can trace Civil War battles throughout the states historic sites and state parks. Hiking or horseback riding along trails through deep hardwood forests is another family favorite, especially when you stop for a picnic along a clear mountain stream.
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1. Top Kick's Military Museum

149 Army Lane, Petersburg, WV 26847 +1 304-257-1392 [email protected] http://www.topkicksmilitarymuseum.com
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Top Kick's Military Museum

2. Those Who Served War Museum

1500 W Main St, Princeton, WV 24740-2627 +1 304-487-3670 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Those-Who-Served-War-Museum/376100685854181
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Those Who Served War Museum

3. American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Museum

945 Main St, Wellsburg, WV 26070-1629 +1 304-737-1551 http://www.facebook.com/ADBCWWIIMuseum/
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4. U.S. Navy Poster Museum

411 Main St, Point Pleasant, WV 25550-1116 +1 304-675-4989 http://www.facebook.com/pages/US-Navy-Poster-Museum/1442924022633956
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U.S. Navy Poster Museum

See our Facebook page for hours of operation! This museum houses a collections of HUNDREDS of U.S. Navy Recruiting posters spanning the last 100+ years. This museum is unique and the only one of it's kind in THE WORLD!! Also has a Ship's Store with all kinds of Navy souvenirs from Tshirts, hats, decals, postcards, posters (genuine and reproductions). Also has the only public collection of PATRIOTIC PINUP GIRLS ( all family friendly :) ) Come on by if you're driving through Point Pleasant some weekend!! You will be glad you did!!

5. Mountaineer Military Museum

345 Center Ave, Weston, WV 26452-2030 +1 304-516-0800 http://www.mountaineermilitarymuseum.com/
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Mountaineer Military Museum

Reviewed By O6225EDsarahc

What started as a tribute to two beloved friends has evolved into a moving, honorable, respectful and even celebratory memorial to WV Soldiers from all branches of the military. The items on display are lovingly preserved. Each Soldier’s photo is identified with name, county and branch so that they may live on. Barb, our guide, was the perfect host. She was always available for questions and her stories truly added to the experience.

6. Raleigh county veterans museum

1557 Harper Rd, Beckley, WV 25801-3307 +1 304-253-1775 http://cityseeker.com/beckley/906011-raleigh-county-veteran-s-museum
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Raleigh county veterans museum

7. Veterans Museum of Mid-Ohio Valley

1829 7th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101-4250 +1 304-420-0332 http://www.veteransmuseumofmidohiovalley.com
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Veterans Museum of Mid-Ohio Valley

The museum offers over 1,700 square feet of displays honoring veterans of all services from WWI to the present while educating the public on their service. The museum also includes a video and book library for research.

8. World War II Museum

20 North Buffalo Street Szilagyi Center, Rowlesburg, WV http://www.rowlesburg.org/greatestgeneration.html
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9. Soldiers of the Coalfields

178 One Way Street, Kimball, WV 24853 +1 304-585-7789 http://forgottenlegacywwi.org

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