Welcome to the home of Jefferson County Historical Society of West Virginia!
Keeping our past alive.
Become a member nowWelcome to the home of Jefferson County Historical Society of West Virginia!
Keeping our past alive.
Become a member and connect with our historyEst. 1927
The Jefferson County Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Jefferson County, West Virginia.
Since 1935
Our yearly magazine covers local people, places, and events.
The Magazine of the Jefferson County Historical Society is free to our members. This yearly publication has archives that date back to 1935. In addition JCHS publishes four newsletters a year, The Guardian, to help keep members current throughout the year.
Learn more about our magazine
Member Events
Join our speakers and gatherings throughout the year.
JCHS offers several talks with keynote speakers and seminars each year. Every year JCHS holds an annual summer picnic at its historic home!
See our current schedule of events
Research & Archives
Our archives and publications can aid in area research.
Our publications that are available for purchase date back to 1940. Jefferson County is rich with historical significance. We offer a research room that contains our documentation.
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Join the Society
Membership starts at just $25 per year and includes access to our annual magazine, member meetings, and the summer picnic.
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