The Museum In The Park Is Hiding In The Underrated Chief Logan State Park In West Virginia

There is a park near Logan that has more than just hiking and camping. There is a museum that is a historic catalog of the area’s history.

The Museum in the Park at Chief Logan State Park is a local museum that reflects the history of the area in which the park is located.

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The museum celebrates the history of settlers and Native Americans in the region, in addition to coal mining heritage.

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Inside is a recreation of a 19th century general store, complete with period objects and artifacts.

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You can also view the glass gallery, which is comprised of locally made hand-blown glass, the streaming light of the windows reflecting the unique colors of each piece.

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The museum also hosts a number of events, including Frontier Days, in which reenactors create a mirror of life during the frontier time period in the region.

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Have you ever visited the Museum in the Park? Feel free to comment below and tell us about your visit.

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If you enjoy historical parks like Chief Logan State Park, check out this historical battlefield and park that is the birthplace of West Virginia.

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Address: 376 Little Buffalo Creek Rd, Logan, WV 25601, USA