Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park - Parkersburg, WV
Site of the alleged plot by Aaron Burr and Harman Blennerhassett to establish a southwest empire. Features the reconstructed Blennerhassett Mansion, guided tours, concession stand, gift shop, narrated wagon rides, hiking trails and picnic facilities. Frequent special events include Mansion by Candlelight each October. Due to construction at Point Park, debarkation to the Island will be from Civitan Park in Belpre, OH until further notice.
Hours: Open May - Oct Admission Call for hours, days and ticket prices 304-420-4800, 800-CALL-WVA
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and the Friends of Blennerhassett, its volunteer group, are pleased that you will visit our park. The Island is open May 1 through October of each year. While visiting our park you should allow at least three hours for a complete tour. This includes the boat trip to and from the island.
Blennerhassett Museum should be the first stop of your tour. It is the perfect orientation for all that you will see throughout the day. Your museum visit begins with viewing the video that briefly explains the lives of Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett. You will then be free to tour the three floors of intriguing archaeological and historical exhibits.
Please visit our schedule page for information about sternwheeler ride to Blennerhassett Island, the mansion, and other island activities.
While on the island, visitors can enjoy picnicking, horse-drawn wagon rides, shopping at the Blennerhassett Gift Shop, the refreshment stand, bike rentals, nature walks, and, of course, touring the beautiful Blennerhassett Mansion. The island ticket booth sells tickets for the mansion and wagon ride tours. It also serves as our first aid station. Blennerhassett's tranquility enthralls many of our visitors as they walk the wagon trail-road encircling the upper end of the island. Rich plant life, huge trees, and varied wildlife are a rare treat.
Blennerhasset Museum of Regional History - Parkersburg, West Virginia
Start your Blennerhassett experience at the Blennerhassett Museum. The museum is located in downtown Parkersburg with three floors of intriguing archaeological and historical exhibits of the Blennerhassetts and the area, extensive gift shop and video explaining the Blennerhassett's story. 304-420-4800, 800-CALL-WVA
Hours: Open year-round, closed Mon Admission Adult $4.00, Child (3-12) $2.00; Child (Under 3) Free
The Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History opened its doors on April 30, 1988, in response to a long-standing need to preserve, protect and exhibit the region's history. Although the Daughters of American Pioneers' log house museum in Parkersburg's City Park has preserved many artifacts since 1910, its space and visiting hours are severely limited. The next closest museum to the area is in Marietta, Ohio. The Blennerhassett Museum became the first professionally-operated, publicly-funded museum of regional history in west/central West Virginia.
The four-story brick building itself has an interesting past. The Starr Grocer Company constructed its offices and warehouses in 1902. Prospering, the company doubled the building's size in the 1920's and weathered the Great Depression, only to go out of business in the 1940's. Purchased in 1947 by the Guthrie-Morris Campbell Company of Charleston, the structure was sold by them in 1983 to the Blennerhassett Historical Park Commission, which renovated it in 1985 and1986 through a Federal EDA grant secured by Rene Zabeau.
The Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History is a showcase of three floors of priceless historical relics and objects of art from the Ohio Valley's past. Exhibits range from prehistoric Indian tools, jewelry, weapons and household items, ca. 9000 B.C., to oil paintings, old clothing, guns and military paraphernalia, furniture belonging to West Virginia's first governor, automobiles of the 19teens, farm implements, 19th-century jewelry and glassware ranging in age from 60 to 200 years old. In the 18th/early 19th century exhibit, visitors can find a burning glass, a bubby pot, some Ohio Valley's oldest manuscripts, maps, and a mourning fan ~ objects of yesteryear that now strike us with their quaintness. Blennerhassett relics are among the museum's most valuable acquisitions. The Blennerhassett Museum indeed has something for every historical interest.
Located on the corner of Second and Juliana streets, the museum is only three blocks from the Blennerhassett Hotel. Parking spaces are located off of 2nd Street, between Juliana and Ann streets, under the bridge overpass. All spaces are designated with a red M. There is a brown sign on 2nd Street that states Blennerhassett State Park & Museum Parking Only. Open year-round, the museum requires a separate admission ticket from the island. Come experience the adventure that is the Blennerhassett Museum!
Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History - Parkersburg, WV
Video shot by Andy Hall and produced by Stonewall Group for the Greater Parkersburg CVB (2011).
Blennerhassett Hotel - Parkersburg Hotels, West Virginia
Blennerhassett Hotel 4 Stars Hotel in Parkersburg, West Virginia Within US Travel Directory This Parkersburg boutique hotel features an on-site restaurant and gift shop with souvenirs.
The hotel is located 10 minutes’ drive from Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park.
Each uniquely decorated room at the Blennerhassett Hotel boasts an en suite bathroom and a Keurig coffee machine.
They are decorated in classic European-style furnishings and rich colours.
Guests can relax in the atrium or enjoy a selection from the library.
A fitness centre is on site, as well as a games room.
Passes to the Parkersburg YMCA are available.
Spats Restaurant & Lounge offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as seasonal al fresco dining.
The Parkersburg Blennerhassett Hotel has a Starbucks Coffee Bar in the lobby.
The Blennerhassett Museum is 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel.
South Hills Golf Club is 4.
8 km away.
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Blennerhassett Hotel, Parkersburg, Wv
The Blennerhassett Hotel opened in 1889 and was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1982. A full restoration of the property was conducted in 1986. The room shown in this video is the Marie Antoinette Suite. The hotel is located near the Ohio River in the town of Parkersburg--the county seat of Wood County, West Virginia. Thanks for watching!
Oil & Gas Museum - Parkersburg, West Virginia
The Oil & Gas Museum of Parkersburg, West Virginia offers a full range of displays and exhibits featuring the rich history of industry in the region.
Both oil and natural gas were discovered in western Virginia by the first explorers in the mid-1700s. George Washington acquired 250 acres in what is now West Virginia because it contained an oil and gas spring. This was in 1771, making the father of our country the first petroleum industry speculator.
A thriving commercial oil industry was in process as early as 1819 with the first major wells drilled at Petroleum, West Virginia, outside Parkersburg, early in 1859; California, West Virginia in the summer of 1859; and Burning Springs, West Virginia a year later in 1860. Natural gas was moved in wooden pipes from wells to be used as a manufacturing heat source by the Kanawha salt manufacturers as early as 1831. These events truly mark the beginnings of the oil and gas industry in the United States.
With oil selling for $30.00 a barrel in 1860 and natural gushers being drilled at only 100 feet, the West Virginia oil field quickly made local millionaires. The wealth of the first oil barons was used politically in bringing about statehood for West Virginia during the Civil War. Many of the founders and early politicians were oil men - governor, senator and congressman - who had made their fortunes at Burning Springs in 1860-1861.
On May 9, 1863 the important Burning Springs oil field was destroyed by Confederate raiders lead by General Jones, making it the first of many oil fields destroyed in war. After the Civil War, the industry was revived and over the next fifty years the booms spread over almost all the counties of the state. Drilling and producing of both oil and natural gas continues throughout the state to this day.
This exciting history is portrayed at the Oil & Gas Museum, and documented in a recently published book Where It All Began by David McKain and Bernard L. Allen, Ph.D.
This video was filmed by Andy Hall and produced by Stonewall Group for the Greater Parkersburg CVB (2011).
Blennerhassett Island, Parkersburg WV
Deer roaming on Blennerhassett Island in Parkersburg, WV
Let's Visit Parkersburg, WV
At the very beginning of the video, I cross into West Virginia at the Ohio River near Marietta, OH. After that, I head to Parkersburg, WV to check out the downtown area including sights of the Blennerhassett Hotel and the Wood County Courthouse. Later, I head to the park at the Ohio River where the Little Kanawha River empties into it.
The end of the video features some spectacular views of the Parkersburg area (and nearby Belpre, OH) from Fort Boreman Park.
Parkersburg Art Center
Parkersburg Art Center - A taste of Soho. Visit our dynamic, contemporary gallery to see regional and national works of art. The Parkersburg Art Center features exhibitions, classes, guided tours, gift shop, special events and facility rentals.
Hours: Wed - Sat 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission Suggested donation - Adult $2.00
Founded in 1938 by members of the Parkersburg WV Woman’s Club, the Art Center is the oldest arts organization in WV in continuous operation! Now in its fifth home, the Art Center is located on a busy corner right downtown.
The facility houses six separate gallery areas (including one just for kids!) that can be used individually or in tandem, and those galleries hold an average of 16 exhibits each year. Shows range from the works of internationally known artists though art by area schoolchildren, and there is ALWAYS something interesting to see. We also have a gift shop- ZOCOLO!
This video depicts the Parkersburg Art Center gallery space, gift shop and studio/class room space in Parkersburg, W.Va.
Piece was filmed by Andy Hall and produced by Stonewall Marketing Group for the Greater Parkersburg CVB.
Blennerhassett Museum part one
We are the only team to ever Investigate Blennerhassett Museum in Parkersburg, WV.
Blennerhassett Island, Parkersburg WV (Sat 6 June 2015)
Holiday In the Park - Parkersburg, West Virginia
Holiday In the Park - Parkersburg, WV
A holiday light drive-through display at two of the city parks (Parkersburg City Park and Southwood Park) decorated in celebration of the season with colorful animated and still holiday light displays. Free admission, but donations appreciated. Display Thanksgiving through New Year's Day annually.
Comfort Inn Parkersburg - Parkersburg (West Virginia) - United States
Comfort Inn Parkersburg hotel city: Parkersburg (West Virginia) - Country: United States
Address: 401 37th Street; zip code: WV 26101
Comfort Inn Parkersburg features a heated outdoor pool, bar and guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. This West Virginia hotel is 6 miles from Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park & Museum. Rooms offer desks, safety deposit boxes and seating areas.
-- Le Comfort Inn Parkersburg est implanté en Virginie-Occidentale, à 9,6 km du musée et parc d'état historique de Blennerhassett Island.
-- El Comfort Inn Parkersburg se encuentra en Virginia Occidental, a 9,6 km del Museo y Parque Estatal Histórico de la isla de Blennerhassett. Ofrece una piscina climatizada al aire libre, un bar y habitaciones con conexión Wi-Fi gratuita.
-- Troverete una piscina esterna riscaldata, un bar e camere con connessione Wi-Fi gratuita al Comfort Inn Parkersburg, che sorge nello stato della Virginia Occidentale, a 9,6 km dal parco storico e museo di Blennerhassett Island.
-- Comfort Inn Parkersburg酒店设有1个室外温水游泳池、酒吧和带免费无线网络连接的客房。这家位于西弗吉尼亚州（West Virginia）的酒店距离Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park & Museum博物馆有6英里（9.
-- К услугам гостей отеля Comfort Inn Parkersburg открытый бассейн с подогревом, бар и номера с бесплатным Wi-Fi. Этот отель расположен в штате Западная Вирджиния, в 9,6 км от государственного исторического парка и музея Бленнерхэссет Айленд.
-- يحتوي Comfort Inn Parkersburg على مسبح مدفَّأ وبار وغرف ضيوف مزودة بخدمة الواي فاي المجانية، ويقع هذا الفندق في ولاية فيرجينيا الغربية، على بُعد 9.6 كم من Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park & Museum.
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Adventures: New Concord OH, Athens OH, Parkersburg, WV
My close friend Mary, and I went touring around parts of Ohio and West Virginia. Along the way we stopped in New Concord, Ohio, and checked out the “S” Bridge and the John and Annie Glenn Museum. We then turned South towards Parkersburg, West Virginia, for lunch and a Sternwheeler ride to Blennerhassett Island State Park. A few house tours, a bit of walking, and a horse-drawn wagon ride later, we headed back to the mainland for a museum visit before heading to Athens, Ohio. Deep dish pizza, a casual tour of Court Street and a stop at the Ridges rounded out our full day of adventuring before heading home.
BlennerHassett Island State Park
In this week’s video we spent the day in Parkersburg West Virginia. We visited the Blennerhassett Museum and Then took a sternwheeler ride to the island, we did a tour of the mansion, took a Horse and buggy tour of the island and had a very nice stroll around also. This is worth the trip for a relaxing day. Before we left parkersburg we stopped at a local restaurant called Rubi’s they really had some great Italian food. We did not get any video of the food but you will see some great pic.
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Rubi’s Pizza And Grill:
Make Your Own History - Greater Parkersburg, West Virginia
Make your own history in Greater Parkersburg. A place that changed history and was transformed by history in return.
Explore the great outdoors. Hike or bike North Bend State Park and its 72-mile rail trail. More than 82,000 acres of parks and public lands make this the perfect place to find yourself, lose yourself, or simply unplug to reconnect.
Savor something different in Greater Parkersburg. Dining indoor or out, casual or formal, comfort food or daringly different, you’ll find a welcome place at our collective table.
Find something unforgettable.
Shopping in Greater Parkersburg offers a truly unique take on one of America’s favorite past times. You’ll find nook and cranny after nook and cranny packed with unique folk art, seasonal decorations, furniture, pottery, candles, collectibles and more.
Imagine a world of artistry.
From live performances and fine art exhibitions to lively fairs, festivals, and special events, the curtain is always rising on a great time in Greater Parkersburg.
Make yourself at home.
You’ll feel welcome the moment you arrive to Greater Parkersburg. Cozy cabins, quaint bed and breakfasts and grand historic hotels provide refreshing warmth and hospitality.
Discover a fascinating past.
Board an authentic sternwheeler. Learn of the gritty birth of an industry at the Oil & Gas museum. Greater Parkersburg’s history comes alive through museums, re-enactments and tours. Explore Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and Henderson Hall, an imposing pre-Civil War mansion that has become an immaculate time capsule filled with two centuries of furniture, paintings, photographs, and manuscripts.
We invite you to experience everything the area has become and all it has to offer. We invite you to make your own history in Greater Parkersburg.
Short video highlighting the must see attractions in Greater Parkersburg, WV. Filmed and produced by Stonewall Group on behalf of the Greater Parkersburg CVB in 2014.
City Park Parkersburg, West virginia
Parkersburg, West Virginia
Fort Boreman Historical Park - Parkersburg, WV
Located two miles from downtown Parkersburg, the park features a partially reconstructed Union Civil War fortification, trenches, interpretive signage, picnic shelters, nature trail and spectacular views of Parkersburg and the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers.
This video depicts Fort Boreman Historical Park in Parkersburg, W.Va. The video also features panoramic views of the Ohio River, Blennerhasset Island, Belpre (OH) and downtown Parkersburg (WV).
This video was filmed by Andy Hall and produced by Stonewall Marketing for the Greater Parkersburg CVB (2011).
Parkersburg West Virginia
Parkersburg, located at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers, is the third largest city in the State of West Virginia. Parkersburg has been the seat of Wood County (first Virginia, later West Virginia) since the early 1800s.
This is the third video in the Parkersburg series.
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Haunted BLENNERHASSETT HOTEL STUDY Parkersburg WV 2010
Historic/Haunted Blennerhassett Hotel Study/Library in Parkersburg, WV on New Years Eve.