About Us
The Monroe County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer organization dedicated to discovering, preserving, and sharing the history and heritage of Monroe County.
We meet quarterly at 2:00pm on the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December. The location is usually the Monroe County Public Library in Union, but it sometimes varies when we visit places of exceptional interest. Changes in meeting place are announced in the newsletter, in the Monroe Watchman, and on this website.
Genealogical Services
Unfortunately, we do not provide them. As a society dedicated primarily to the preservation of historic sites and structures, we regret that our resources are inadequate to fulfill the many requests for research which we receive. You are welcome to visit personally to view our publications and resources (see the next heading about our museum); also, our publications may be purchased by mail.
This website provides a page where genealogical questions and information can be contributed.
Our Museum (seasonal)
Our Museum on Main Street in Union is staffed by volunteers.
In the main building and two adjacent log houses are numerous artifacts
from various periods of Monroe County history.
Hours are 10am – 4pm, Tuesdays through Fridays, from the first weekend in June through September. Admission is free.
Ames Clair Hall
One of our historic buildings, Ames Clair Hall in Union, is available at inexpensive rates for community events and private functions.
Newsletters
Beginning with the December 2008 issue, our newsletters are archived here (PDF format).
- 2010 - September (part 1) (part 2)
- 2010 - June
- 2010 - March
- 2009 - December
- 2009 - September
- 2009 - June
- 2009 - March
- 2008 - December
Membership and Dues
Tax-deductible membership dues include a subscription to the quarterly newsletter. Rates are:
- $20 per calendar year (individual)
- $30 per calendar year (family)
- $200 life (individual)
Officers and Board of Directors
Officers and Board members for 2010 are:
| President | Jill Fischer |
| Vice-President | Fred Ziegler |
| Treasurer | Judy Wagner |
| Secretary | Linda Burns |
| Corresponding Secretary | Addie Morgan |
| Ex-officio President | Mary Pearl Compton |
| Board Members | Bill Burns Charles Hancock Robin Wright |
| Vista Volunteer | Jerry Campbell |
Please Help
We depend on our volunteers and donors to operate. Volunteers are particularly needed for staffing the museum during the summer months. Monetary contributions, which are tax-deductible, are always needed for the heavy financial burden of maintaining our historic buildings.
Contact Us
Monroe County Historical Society
P.O. Box 465
Union, WV 24983
Acknowledgements
We are grateful to the agencies, foundations, and individual donors who have provided much-needed support. Major assistance has been received from The Hollowell Foundation, the West Virginia Division of Culture and History, the West Virginia Division of Highways, and many others. Above all, we owe thanks to our volunteers, without whom nothing would happen.
Top logo: The Old Mill (Cook's Mill) at Greenville, owned by Fred and Barbara Ziegler.