Ritchie County Historical Society, Inc.

08/13/2026

Sue Weese here, I've had a delay in posting picture for identification, but I'm back on track now, slowly but surely. Keep your eye on this page and be sure and let us know if you recognize any of the families, names, locations, etc. of any photos posted. Thanks bunches! God bless you, and God bless America!

06/26/2026

Be sure to check out our website if you haven't done so in a while.
ritchiehistoricalsociety.org

06/22/2026

TOMORROW: The Ritchie County Historical Society will meet at 6 P. M. on June 23 at the Cliff’s Museum of Car Memorabilia in Harrisville. All are welcome!

03/10/2025

01/31/2025

Lick Run aka Crab Run School, Rt. 47 W. of Smithville, W.Va. Left to Right: Front row, Dolly Hall, Mary Lou Hedge; 2nd row, Charles "Jack" Hedge, Everett Blain Parker, Ralph Hall, Jr., Delouris Furr, Betty Hedge, Donna Hedge, 2rd row, Homer Morris, Jr., Charles "Bud" Elliott, Harley Snodgrass, teacher, Evelyn Jordan, Lottie Belle Parker, Lyda Ruth Hardman. This photo can be found in the book "A Photographic History of Ritchie County, West Virginia, by Ritchie County Historical Society, page 161.

12/21/2024

Last minute shopping for Ritchie County books and publications. Tomorrow , Dec 21 at the Old Stone House from 9 AM to 12 PM.
Sponsored by Ritchie County Historical Society.

08/24/2024

These photos are from a file of "Hoover-Moats" Collection. Do you recognize any from your old family album or genealogy research?

08/24/2024

RCHS has a vast number of old and unidentified photographs, dating from the late 1800's to present. We are trying to put names to faces, and places so that we can merge them in with our genealogy files by family. I will be posting a few at a time over the next several weeks. If you recognize a familiar face, would you kindly get in touch with me personally, Sue Weese, on facebook or by email [email protected], or by phone (304) 893-2854. The photos are currently in my possession, but if you wish to make an appointment, we can make arrangements for you to view them in person. Thank you for your help!

05/01/2024

Summer hours for the Old Stone House Museum will be the first Saturday 10am-12:00 and the Pennsboro B&O Depot the last Saturday 10am-12 for the months of May, June, July, and August. Be sure to come out and visit us. Also, we welcome new members. If you're interested in preserving history, we need you!