The Ritchie County Historical Society was formed in 1973 and was incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation in 1976.

Old Stone House Museum

Pennsboro B & O Railroad Depot

Pennsboro B & O Depot Trailhead

We invite you to view our current projects which have been made possible by countless hours of volunteer labor and donations received by our members and interested public.

Our Store offers several publications and maps which will prove helpful to those researching family genealogy in Ritchie County.

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Childhood Memories by Clara Pritchard McGaryHer Pritchard family childhood in Slab Creek, Ritchie County, WV and their move to Hyattville, Wyoming in 1907.

Read & Print Historical Articles

The Pritchards of Hyattville, Wyoming and Why They Left West Virginia By Linda Huey

Pritchard Family AddendumAdditional genealogy charts, pictures and newspaper articles.

Searching the Hills of West Virginia
By Linda Huey
A pilgrimage to the old Pritchard homestead.

Officers
President - Mike Nichols
1st Vice President - Walt Fleming
2nd Vice President - Larry Villers
Secretary- Rachel Morrison
Treasurer - Jackie Fleming