The restored Birthplace of Pearl S. Buck, Nobel and Pulitzer prize winning author. This house was built by the Stulting family who emigrated from Holland in 1847 and who lived here on a sixteen acre farm. On June 26, 1892, Pearl Comfort Sydenstricker was born. Today this is a historic house museum of 1892 with tours through period rooms with original furniture and memorabilia, West Virginia crafts, First Day Covers with Pearl Buck Stamps, and souvenirs. In the barn are 1892 era farm implements. Mon-Sat 9am-4:30pm.
Location:
Hwy 219, Hillsboro West Virginia
Telephone
304-653-4430
Other Museum nearby:
(Natural Bridge) Natural Bridge Wax Museum
(Hillsboro) Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Museum
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03/10 Coming to The Hillsboro area
West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone.
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Harrisonburg VA June9-16 The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a week-long summer music festival devoted to promoting an appreciation and understanding of the music of Bach and a featured composer, country, era or people.
Virginia Highlands Festival Abingdon VA August2-11 Showcasing Appalachian arts and crafts.
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
Golden Delicious Festival Clay WV August30-September1 The Golden Delicious is the State Fruit of West Virginia. Clay County is the birthplace of the golden delicious. Antique Car Show, Art Auction Baking Contest,
5K Run/Walk, Golf Tournament.
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