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
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Ritchie County Historical Society Events - 2024

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Pennsboro's Old Stone House featured in recent Gazette article. Click to read the entire article.
June 25 - Ritchie County Historical Society Meeting, 6pm, Weese Museum, Harrisville.

June 29 - Pennsboro Depot located at corner of Broadway and Depots Streets and Rt. 74 Pennsboro, WV open for tours and guests, 10am until noon.

July 6 - Old Stone House Museum located at 310 West Myles Avenue
Pennsboro, WV, open for tours and guests, 10am until noon.

July 23 - Ritchie County Historical Society Meeting, 6pm, Cairo Community Building.

July 27 - Pennsboro Depot located at corner of Broadway and Depots Streets and Rt. 74 Pennsboro, WV open for tours and guests, 10am until noon.

August 3 - Old Stone House Museum located at 310 West Myles Avenue
Pennsboro, WV, open for tours and guests, 10am until noon.

August 27 - Ritchie County Historical Society Meeting, 6pm, Old Stone House, Pennsboro.

August 31 - Pennsboro Depot located at corner of Broadway and Depots Streets and Rt. 74 Pennsboro, WV open for tours and guests, 10am until noon.

September 24 - Ritchie County Historical Society Meeting, 6pm, Pennsboro Depot.

October 22 - Ritchie County Historical Society Meeting, 6pm, Smithville Community Building.

November - December - No meetings
The Old Stone House and Pennsboro Depot are also open by appointment in addition to times listed on our Events page. Please email us at Info@RitchieHistoricalSociety.org to make arrangements.

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

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