The Archive

Discover new stories and find family connections in our Archive and Library, the premiere collection of Greenbrier Valley history in the region. Located in the North House, the Archive and Library are home to our genealogical records, Greenbrier County courthouse documents and marriage bonds, and much more. Whether you are interested in researching a particular person or would like to browse through some local Greenbrier Valley history, a volunteer researcher would be more than happy to help you. The GHS Archive and Library is open to the public free of charge. As a volunteer-run component of the Greenbrier Historical Society, the Archive and Library appreciates donations for any research assistance.

The Greenbrier Historical Society's Archive and Library has a wide variety of materials available for researchers. Although the majority of our records are from Greenbrier County, we do house records and books about surrounding counties. Greenbrier County once stretched to the Ohio Valley, encompassing much of south eastern and central West Virginia. The following is a partial list of the types of records held by the Greenbrier Historical Society:

Greenbrier Historical Society Journals
Family Histories and Genealogical Resources
Local History and Vertical Files
Greenbrier County Court House Collection
Marriage Bonds
School Records
The Greenbrier Independent Newspaper Records
Obituaries
Rare Documents Collection
Photographs, prints, postcards, etc.
Yearbooks
Directories and Periodicals
*Local History Books
...AND MORE!

Research Requests

Inquiries can be made over the phone at 1-304-645-3398 or via e-mail at [email protected]. In your research request please send us any names, associated dates, and details that you have so that we may better assist you.

Contact

Free onsite research assistance is typically available Monday through Saturday from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. or by appointment. For more information, contact us at 304-645-3398 or [email protected].

Copying, Scanning, & Photographing

Materials may be reproduced only at the discretion of a staff member. Some materials may not be photocopied under any conditions. Photocopies and scans require a small fee. GHS Members will receive FREE photocopies or scans (300 DPI) as a benefit of membership*. An invoice will be sent via email or payment can be made up front at the cash register. For Higher Resolutions, please talk to a staff member for rates.
Photocopy .25 per page; over 15 scans +$5
Scans (300DPI Medium Resolution) .25 per page; over 15 scans +$5
Scans (600 DPI High Resolution) .50 per page; over 10 scans +$5

Cameras are allowed with NO FLASH. If you take a picture of archival material please include the Greenbrier Historical Society logo provided. Patrons are responsible for observing all copyright laws. We do request that all digital and copied records be used for personal research only and not be reproduced in any commercial or scholarly publication without the permission of the Greenbrier Historical Society.

*Member scans are free (up to ten per visit)