Who We Are
The Fulton County Historical Society has been in existence since 1928. The Society promotes knowledge of Fulton County's history through our publications, our museums, our research library, and through educational events.
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Our Facilities
Museum
Located across the street from the Fulton House, the Museum Annex building houses exhibits representing businesses that operated in the county as well as machinery from some of the county’s grist mills, a gun shop and artifacts from county garages, and more.
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Museum at The Fulton House
The Fulton House in McConnellsburg was built as an inn and tavern by the town founder, Daniel McConnell, in 1793. Several rooms in the building house some of the Society's collection including furnishings, tools, utensils, and decorative items.
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Winegardener School
The Winegardner School is a fully restored and partially furnished one room school in Taylor Township.
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Research Library
The Fulton County Historical Society Library is located in the George Ritzert Room on the third floor of the Fulton County Library at 227 North First Street in McConnellsburg. The collections include family histories, church and school records, and more items related to local history.
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Upcoming Events
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“History of Cowans Gap” with Environmental Education Specialist Evann McLucas.
Date: August 30, 2025 at 03:00 PM
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Museum season closing weekend. Forbes Road Frolic at the Fulton House Tavern & Chimney Place.
Date: September 06, 2025 at 10:00 AM
British/American taverns in the newly restored Fulton House “Tavern”.
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Museum season closing weekend. Forbes Road Frolic at the Fulton House Tavern & Chimney Place.
Date: September 07, 2025 at 01:00 PM
British/American taverns in the newly restored Fulton House “Tavern”.
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Grist Mill tours 10am-Noon, Jack Appleby blacksmith demo, talk after tours
Date: September 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church1850 Service, 2pm.
Date: September 28, 2025 at 02:00 PM
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Fulton County 175 th Celebration Events
Date: August 20, 2025 through December 31, 2025
