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Welcome to the Blair Community Center and Museum, located in Historic Blair, WV, at the foot of Blair Mountain – site of the largest labor insurrection in US history. Our museum features exhibits about general coalmining, life in Appalachia (with a concentration locally), and a whole section on the Battle of Blair Mountain. At our museum you’ll be able to meet and talk with people who are currently researching the West Virginia Mine Wars, such as archaeologists and historians.
Our Archives and Library section is still growing, but is THE place to come for research on the Battle of Blair Mountain. It is designed to provide a comfortable place for researchers who would like to get to the heart of research on the battle. We are currently constructing a searchable database, and will have all the resources online, so you can see if what you need is here before you come!
The Community Center part of our Museum is open for community events, and you are welcome to schedule an event here if you contact us in advance (please try at least two weeks before). We will also be hosting a series of workshops, lectures, movie screenings, and research symposiums, so check back and get on our mailing list to stay current on what is happening. We will also be having some scheduled music events – its all in the works!!!
We also have a small store inside of our museum for items for sale that are locally-made and/or are about Blair Mountain. All proceeds go right back into the community or this community center, so by stopping and shopping, you’ll help keep this place running and contribute to the local economy. If you can’t come in person, stop by our merchandise page by clicking here.
Of course, all of this is free to the public, but it does take money to run. Donations are accepted; Any contribution helps to provide and maintain this space, so it is money well spent!!!!