COVID-19 Protocols:

• We appreciate a call ahead if you are planning to visit the museum or booking a tour in advance. We will now welcome walk-ins if you want to schedule a tour in person.
• If you would like to do research in our archives you MUST schedule an appointment in advance. This gives us time to pull materials for you to ensure you have a successful visit. 
• As of 7/6/2020 the governor issued an Executive Order that mandates that West Virginians, age 9 or above, wear a face covering at all confined indoor places provided social distancing cannot be maintained.
•  The only open entrance will be our main entrance on the side of the building. It is not handicap accessible so if you require an accessible entrance please let us know when you schedule your visit and we will unlock our back entrance for your use. 

Hours
Monday - Saturday
10 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Admission
$5.00 for a docent guided tour of the North House - Under 18 FREE
 
Archive
The archive will be open for researchers by appointment only​. Please call 304-645-3398 or email archives@greenbrierhistorical.org to schedule your visit. 
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Escape Room
Learn more about our First Settler in Greenbrier Valley Escape Room

Escape Room

The museum is handicap accessible with an elevator to reach the second floor and accessible restroom facilities. Enter through our back entrance to avoid stairs.  When you schedule your visit let us know if you need accessible accommodations so we can unlock the back door for you. 

814 Washington St. W. Lewisburg, WV 24901
304-645-3398

Tours

Self-Guided

The North House Museum has two exhibits that are self-guided:
​Echoes of Slavery in Greenbrier County and our latest exhibit, The Road to Plenty. 
Self-guided exhibits are always free to the public.  

Docent-Guided 
​Admission- $5 per person (Free to children and members of GHS)​

Our knowledgeable staff is on hand providing guided tours to help you navigate our thematic exhibits and period rooms.  Guided tours of the North House Museum are available Monday through Saturday. Tours last about 45 minutes, with the first tour starting at 10 A.M.. Per state guidelines a mask is required inside the museum.  If you don't have one of your own, you're welcome to take a complimentary mask at the front desk. Our staff is implementing recommended disinfecting practices and will practice social distancing during the tour. 

Walking Tours - $10 per person

Take a walking tour of historic Lewisburg! Our knowledgeable docents will teach you about the diverse history of this small West Virginia town. Learn about the many historic buildings, houses, and businesses, the discovery of Lewisburg by white settlers, the great fire of 1897, the Civil War Battle of Lewisburg, and more! ​Tours require walking up and down the rolling hills of Lewisburg and last around an hour.

If you'd like to schedule a walking tour outside of normal business hours, please call the North House to discuss availability.  

History Walks

Guides will take you on a one-mile walk of historic Lewisburg where you will learn about the town's origin, inhabitants, and significant events.

Black History Walks

Guides will take you on a one-mile walk of downtown Lewisburg where you will learn about the vast Black history of the town. The tour will visit historically Black business buildings and churches while teaching visitors about the people who inhabited these places.

Cemetery Walks

Guided tours of Lewisburg's Old Stone, Dick Pointer, & Confederate Cemeteries currently offered.

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