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# Jefferson County Museum

History lives here

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [About](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/about/)
- [A Proposal for the Future of the Jefferson County Courthouse](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/a-proposal-for-the-future-of-the-jefferson-county-courthouse/) - On July 17, 2025, Museum Director Lori Wysong presented the following speech to the Jefferson County Commission.To watch the speech, click here. The Jefferson County Courthouse c. 1875 Thank you so much to the Jefferson County Commissioners for inviting me to speak.My name is Lori Wysong, and I am Director of the Jefferson County Museum.I’m
- [Lewis and Ella Washington: A Love Story?](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/lewis-and-ella-washington-a-love-story-2/) - By: Lawrence Bopp On the 6th of November 1860, Lewis and Ella Washington were wed at her family residence of Clover Lea in Mechanicsburg, Virginia. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Beallair in Jefferson County to establish their home together. We know Lewis and Ella were distant cousins; Lewis was George Washington’s great-grandnephew and Ella a

## Pages

- [Home](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/) - Discover the history of Jefferson County, WV! Visit us to discover the people and events that helped shape the county's and nation's history.
- [Visit](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/visit/) - Visit Museum Hours Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday, 9am-1pm Admission Adults: Suggested Donation $4 Children (under 18), Students (with ID), Jefferson County residents: Free Payment: cash or check; Credit cards accepted. Group Tours Please contact the staff at 681-252-4267 or director@jeffcomuseumwv.org before your visit. Staff Email Isabella Quartiere, Director director@jeffcomuseumwv.org Doug Perks, Historian historian@jeffcomuseumwv.org Phone (304) 725-8628
- [Collection](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/collection/)
- [Temporary Exhibits](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/exhibits/temporary-exhibits/)
- [New Exhibits](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/exhibits/new-exhibits/)
- [News / Blog](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/news/) - Local historian Doug Perks retires from county museum, speaks on importance of subjectSpirit of Jefferson Article about the retirement of longtime Museum Historian Doug Perks. Tours scheduled for Washington homes in Jefferson County Coverage of the Jefferson County Museum and Friends of Happy Retreat's upcoming Washington Homes Tours. Jefferson Co. Commission Weighs Finances, Downtown Vitality
- [Permanent Exhibits](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/exhibits/permanent-exhibits/)
- [Events](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/events-2/) - Check below for the Jefferson County Museum's upcoming events and programs: April 4 Click Here for Tickets60th Anniversary Exhibit OpeningThe Jefferson County Museum celebrates the beginning of the 60th year with a special exhibit opening! Be the first to see our newest exhibit featuring the early history of what is today Jefferson County, from the archaic period
- [Donate](https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/dae577aa-3990-4285-b273-243252fa5d32#new_tab)
- [Research](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/collection/research/)
- [Education](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/visit/education/)
- [Exhibits](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/exhibits/)
- [Online Collection](https://hub.catalogit.app/12287#new_tab)
- [Get involved](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/visit/get-involved/) - Volunteer With Us! Our volunteers can work on a variety of projects, including visitor services, collections care, research, and digital projects. To indicate your interest and availability, please contact us at 304-725-8628 or director@jeffcomuseumwv.org.
- [My Bookings](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/events-2/my-bookings/) - CONTENTS
- [Locations](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/events-2/locations/) - CONTENTS
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- [Privacy Policy](https://jeffcomuseumwv.org/privacy-policy/) - Jefferson County Museum Privacy Policy Information Collection and Use Jefferson County Museum The Jefferson County Museum (JCM) will only collect personal information that is voluntarily and knowingly provided when users fill out a donation form, sign up with their email address, or request communications from JCM. This personal information includes, but is not limited to,

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