Join the Friends of the Morgantown History Museum for a fundraiser benefiting the Morgantown History Museum and celebrate West Virginia Day at the Willey House!
📅 June 20, 2025
📍 Willey House – 128 Wagner Road, Morgantown, WV
🕠 Tours start at 5:30 PM | Last tour at 8:30 PM
(Every 30 minutes; last tour begins at 8:30 PM)
Join the Friends of the Morgantown History Museum on June 20, 2025, for a special tour of the home of U.S. Senator Waitman T. Willey, known as the Father of West Virginia.
Located at 128 Wagner Road, Morgantown, this 19th-century mansion played a pivotal role in the formation of our state. Explore the first-floor living spaces, including Willey’s office, parlor, dining room, and grand hall. Learn how Senator Willey helped shape West Virginia’s statehood during the Civil War, and hear the powerful story of Elizabeth Willey’s defiance against Confederate raiders in 1863.
The self-guided tour includes an exhibit on the Willey family and concludes with refreshments in the enclosed brick courtyard. Docents will be available to share insights on the home’s history and architecture.
🕯️ Self-guided tours of the first floor
🏛️ View Senator Willey’s office, parlor, dining room, and grand hall
🗣️ Docents on hand to share stories & answer questions
🍰 Enjoy refreshments in the enclosed brick courtyard
🎟️ Tickets:
$35 online | $50 at the door
Proceeds support the Morgantown History Museum
📩 Tickets can be purchased online here:
https://304tix.com/events/senator-waitman-t-willey-mansion-history-tour-6-20-2025
Also check out other Nonprofit events in Morgantown.
