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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Pennsboro's Old Stone House featured in recent Gazette article. Click to read the entire article.

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

April 25: RCHS History Program, Ellenboro Municipal Center, 100 School St., Ellenboro, WV. Program is "The Great Train Robbery of 1915" 7:00pm and open to the public at no charge. Dinner will be at 6:00pm at a cost of $18 with reservations required. Click for complete details and printable flyer.

May 2: Old Stone House Open: Saturday, 10am until noon.

May 30: Pennsboro B & O Depot Open: Saturday, 10am until noon.

June 13: Old Stone House Open: Saturday, 10am until noon.

June 27: Pennsboro B & O Depot Open: Saturday, 10am until noon.

July 11: Old Stone House Open: Saturday, 10am until noon.

July 25: Pennsboro B & O Depot Open: Saturday, 10am until noon.

August 8: Old Stone House Open: Saturday, 10am until noon.

August 29: Pennsboro B & O Depot Open: Saturday, 10am until noon.