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Things to do in Elkins, West Virginia (WV): The Best Museums
Elkins is a city in Randolph County, West Virginia, USA. The community was incorporated in 1890 and named in honor of Stephen Benton Elkins (1841–1911), a U.S. Senator from West Virginia. The population was 7,094 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Randolph County. Elkins is home to Davis and Elkins College and to the Mountain State Forest Festival, held in early October every year.
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1. The Stirrup Gallery of Davis & Elkins College
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
The Stirrup Gallery is home to 12 of Davis & Elkins College's private collections- all on display. We have Ice Age Mammal fossils that include the remains of Woolly Mammoth, Mastodon Woolly Rhinoceros skeleton; as well as several other species of megafauna. Other collections contain over 70 firearms dating from the 1600’s through the Civil War. The museum also houses a large a collection of powder horns dating to the 1600’s. Also, stop by and see a collection of Roman Coins from Emperor Trajans reign 1,900 years ago . The museum has over 6,000 Native American artifacts dating back to the Paleo Indians. The collection contains materials from the Americas, which include pottery, basketry, stone tools, a gun from Custer’s Last Stand and much more! Also on display are Colonial American items ranging from medical instruments, weaving tools, irons, swords, and bayonets.
Reviewed By TRADisRAD
The Stirrup Gallery is a great free place to go. Their exhibits showcase all kinds of interesting artifacts and fossils. They have everything from pottery and arrowheads to muskets, roman coins, and mammoth fossils. Their location in historic Halliehurst Mansion on D&E campus adds to the historic atmosphere.
2. Artists At Work
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
23 artist share two and three dimensional work. Open everyday except some holidays.
3. Randolph County Community Arts Center
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The mission of the Randolph County Community Arts Center is to enhance the cultural and economic life of our region by providing facilities and arts programming that will entertain, educate, and inspire all of our citizens.
4. Talbott Frameshop
5. Appalachian Forest Discovery Center
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Appalachian Forest Discovery Center museum and visitor center is located on the first floor of the historic Darden Mill in downtown Elkins, West Virginia. Here, the visitor will learn about the Appalachian region’s rich cultural and forest heritage: how the people of this region interacted with this dynamic forest resource and how it, in turn, molded and influenced them. Open May-October or by appointment.
Reviewed By TRADisRAD
This is a great way to learn about the region for free. Their latest exhibit on ethnic groups in the area was interesting and informative. They also have a permanent exhibit on the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area. They also host free public events like film screenings so check their facebook page for updates. You can visit the Railroad museum uptsairs while you are there,
6. Elkins Depot Welcome Center CVB, Inc.
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4.5 based on 142 reviews
The Elkins Depot Welcome Center is located in the heart of downtown Elkins in the 1908 Western Maryland Train Depot. A friendly staff of volunteers are available to answer questions about the area and there is a wide variety of brochures that describe local attractions. The Welcome Center's schedule is as follows: January-March, Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm; April-October 7 days a week 9am-5pm; November-December, Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm. For additional information on lodging, dining, outdoor recreation, attractions and unwinding in Elkins-Randolph County go to: ElkinsRandolphWV.com
Reviewed By TRADisRAD
The Welcome Center is a great place to find things to do in Elkins and the surrounding area. The volunteers are friendly and very helpful and knowledgeable. They know all of the best restaurants and places to go for fun. Note that this is not the business that runs the train rides out of Elkins, but they can give you all kinds of info about the trains.
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