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Marion County Historical Society - Founders Month


category : Historical Societies
January 13, 19, 25 2007

10:00 am -2:00 pm

Boaz Fleming, the Founder of Middletown, Va., now known as Fairmont, was born on January 3, 1758. Francis H. Pierpont, The “Father of West Virginia” and the First Governor of Restored Virginia appointed by Abraham Lincoln, was born on January 25, 1814. Fairmont (Middletown) was established on January 19, 1820. Marion County was established on January 14, 1842, as a result of Boaz Fleming’s conversation with Dolly Madison. Open Houses will be on all three of the above listed dates. Dr. JoAnn Lough, one of the History Heroes for 2006, will be present to discuss these historical events on all three days. Thomas Koon, Historian & Author will also be at the January 13th Open House as well live period music. Apple cider & cookies will be served. Tours of the Museum will also be available at this time.


Address: Marion County Historical Society’s Museum
P. O. Box 1636
Phone: 304-367-5398
Our Email: marionhistorical@yahoo.com
Our Website:www.marionhistorical.org.

Come visit us in Fairmont, West Virginia

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Woman's Club of Fairmont English High Tea & Clubhouse Tour

11th Annual Woman's Club of Fairmont English High Tea & Clubhouse Tour.
Outstanding Holiday Event, wonderful food and a chance to tour the lovely historical clubhouse from 2-4pm. The clubhouse is listed on the National Historical Register. Admission is $10

Fairmont, WV Tours

Prickett's Fort - Free Summer Concerts (June/July)

June 23 - Simple Gifts - 7pm
July 4 - Morgantown Municipal Band - 2:30pm, Old-fashioned Patriotic music
Please call for more information
DIRECTIONS: Prickett’s Fort State Park is two miles from I-79 at Exit 139

Fairmont, WV Other Events

Country Music Association of WV and WV Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum Annual New Year's Eve Dinner and Show

Begins at 6pm until after midnight. No alcohol. Admission charged. Bring in the New Year the non-alsoholic way with dinner and creat country music. Located at Sagebrush Round-up at Bunner Ridge, six miles east of I-79 at Exit 139

Fairmont, WV Museums

Prickett's Fort State Park - Fairmont State University Town & Gown Production - "Fiddler on the Roof"

The award-winning Broadway play comes to Prickett’s Fort State Park Amphitheatre this summer as the second presentation of the Town & Gown Summer Theatre.
The performances will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 29 and 30; Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 6-8;

Fairmont, WV State Parks

Prickett's Fort State Park - Jones Imboden Raid Civil War Weekend

Re-enactment of 1863 Confederate raid to gain control of B&O Railroad and West Virginia.
DIRECTIONS: Prickett’s Fort State Park is two miles from I-79 at Exit 139

Fairmont, WV State Parks

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Marion County Historical Society - Founders Month

January 13, 19, 25 2007 10:00 am -2:00 pm Boaz Fleming, the Founder of Middletown, Va., now known as Fairmont, wa...