Miss Lizzie’s House
The house fondly referred to as Miss Lizzie’s house, which sits in downtown Petersburg, was built in 1854 and originally included 47 acres of land with it. Dr. Thomas Jefferson Grove and his wife built the home and his office sat next to i…
Leatherman Barn- 2020 Tile House
Looking like a towered and turreted castle, the Leatherman Barn of Buena Vista Farms was built between 1903 and 1907 by George T. Leatherman. The barn cost was $4,229.26, a princely sum at the time but by today’s standards a trifling amoun…
“Bake Your Very Best Heritage Pie” Contest
Is it a cherry or an apple pie? Perhaps a lime or lemon pie? Maybe it’s a peanut butter, chocolate or coconut pie? You just make your very best pie and bring it to be judged as the “Very Best of the Best” to win this Herita…
Luminaria for Civil War Soldiers
Olivet Cemetery, located on Rt. 55 above Moorefield, formally known as Cemetery Hill, is the site of much Civil War history for Hardy County. Recognized with a Civil War Trails emblem, the signage for the cemetery relates, “Soldiers of b…
The Jacob Teets House- 2021 Tile House
The house was built in 1903 by Jacob Teets as the main house for his 1200 acre farm. Teets farmed this property until he passed away and his estate was broken up and sold. This was during the Great Depression so the land did not fetch a high…
Stump Cabin
Photo by Albert Mach Generally recognized as the oldest extant structure in West Virginia, Stump Cabin is a must-see for anyone wondering what life was like in the untamed frontier of the mid-1700’s. The cabin has stood during the de…
Civil War Trails Markers
In 2010 Hardy County installed ten informative markers about events during the Civil War, thanks to the Hardy County Convention and Visitors Bureau and other sponsors. Marker locations are noted in this booklet where they are in proximity to…
Moorefield Craft Show
The craft show remains a favorite stop during Heritage Weekend and is back to its original location at Moorefield High School. Dozens of vendors from throughout the region sell your favorite items from gourmet soaps and lotions, painted wood…
Quilt Show
The Highland Star Quilters keep the Appalachian art of quilting alive and interesting with their outstanding colorful exhibit. The display of quilts and coverlets is a feast for the eyes. The public will vote for the People’s Choice and th…
Antique Car Show
Be sure to stop by and see all the automobiles from the past and listen to some great tunes! Imagine your Grandma in the front seat of a flashy convertible! This is a fun exhibit for all ages! Stop by and enjoy great tunes from the past as w…