West Virginia, the Mountain State, entered the Union on June 20, 1863. Many interesting people have called West Virginia home, including test pilot Chuck Yeager, actor Don Knotts, Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and author Pearl S. Buck. Visit the old stomping grounds of one of these famous individuals during one of your next West Virginia vacations.

Covering more than 24,000 square miles, West Virginia’s highest point is Spruce Knob at 4,862 feet and its lowest point is Harpers Ferry at 247 feet. The Appalachian Mountains run through West Virginia, as well as thick forests and sparkling lakes and rivers. West Virginia’s industries include agriculture and steel production. This state also produces about 15% of the United States' coal. Average temperatures in West Virginia run from almost 86° in the summer to about 24° in the winter. West Virginia has exciting activities for visitors and residents alike.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Harpers Ferry
Walk along the Appalachian Trail, visit museums or take a guided ranger tour at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Harpers Ferry is the location where John Brown tried to raid a federal armory in 1859 in order to arm slaves with weapons. Harpers Ferry was a Civil War battlefield, changing between the North and the South eight times. Today Harpers Ferry is also the location of the Peregrine Falcon Restoration Project.

Admissions vary. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM and is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Fenton Art Glass Company, Williamstown
Fenton is one of the most famous art glass manufacturers in the world. The West Virginia location first produced glass in 1907. You can take a guided tour of the facility to learn about the history of Fenton Glass, to learn the history of glass making and to learn how art glass is blown and pressed. You will also discover signature features of Fenton Art Glass.

Admission is free. Tours are available on weekdays only.

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