MORGANTOWN – A nationally registered historic landmark recently acquired by the city of Morgantown is about to undergo its first city-led restoration effort. If all goes according to plan, the […]
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History’s future: City contemplating what’s next for growing museum
MORGANTOWN – Morgantown City Councilor Joe Abu-Ghannam said he’s made keeping up with the latest offerings at the Morgantown History Museum a pretty regular part of his ventures downtown in […]
Museum fundraiser a look into city’s paranormal past and present
MORGANTOWN – Did you know ghostly apparitions stroll the streets of Morgantown? Or that the University City has its own monster in residence? If not, you’ll get no spoilers here. […]
Morgantown History Museum asked to take on Easton Roller Mill property
MORGANTOWN — It looks as if a functional piece of the area’s industrial past is about to change hands. The organization that’s worked to keep it running and available to […]
Morgantown History Museum exhibit showcases 100 years of The Met’s cultural impact
The Metropolitan Theatre has been a hallmark of Morgantown’s artistic and cultural presence since the day it opened its doors for the very first time on July 24, 1924. Over […]
Morgantown man puts a shine on county’s Civil War history
Don Stenger knows a good finish when he sees one. After all, that’s what the legendary car detailer did for nearly 40 years in Morgantown as the owner and proprietor […]
Museum to host exhibit through May
The Morgantown History Museum is hosting an exhibition in honor of Black History Month — and beyond. The exhibition, which celebrated its official opening with a reception on Friday, features […]
Spread holiday cheer and celebrate local history at the Morgantown History Museum
Santa Claus is coming to town Friday evening, Dec. 15, at the Morgantown History Museum’s holiday event, where he will greet visitors, pose for photo ops and share cookies and […]
Morgantown History Museum free of charge, full of information
In a time of high inflation, free entertainment is at a premium. On a recent weekend, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that admittance to the Morgantown History Museum requires […]
Theater, museum boards on the block as city considers overarching arts commission
MORGANTOWN — The city of Morgantown is in the process of establishing an overarching arts commission, spelling changes for the leadership structure of two city attractions. Morgantown City Council asked […]
