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Nicholas County
Heritage Museum

The Old Main Foundation has converted classrooms in the former Nicholas County High School building into six museum rooms. These rooms have been outfitted to display the history, culture, and heritage of the region through those who have graduated from Nicholas County High School, are from the Summersville area, or have donated a one of a kind artifact.

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We offer a unique experience with a variety of exhibits showcasing taxidermy mounts of wild animals and game from different continents, a depression-era home, military memorabilia contributed by Old Main Alums, WV artifacts and history, and our WV library with our school annuals and other historic books.

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Strolling through the halls and classrooms of the former Nicholas County High School provides one with a nostalgic feel for the ambience of an earlier era. Come explore this truly unique heritage opportunity in a beautiful setting which overlooks downtown Summersville!

 

Museum Rooms

 Early American Artifacts 
Exotic & Domestic Animal Exhibit
1900's Campbell Electric
Home Sweet Home of Yesterday
Industrial Artifacts 
Veterans
Alumni

 

Schedule a Tour

Come take a tour of Old Main! Whether it's to reminisce about the past, share the history of Nicholas County with your family, or bring a school group; please contact us below to book an appointment for a specialized tour. 

Open Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Call to schedule a tour 304.872.3437

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