Whipple Company Store
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A historic coal company store in Scarbro, West Virginia, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, now a non-profit museum dedicated to Appalachian cultural heritage and the history of coal miners.

📜 Historic octagonal coal company store, now a non-profit museum and educational center.
🔍 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and dedicated to Appalachian cultural heritage and the lives of coal miners.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore a unique 19th-century octagonal building with original features.
📖 Learn about Appalachian mining history and culture, including coal camp life and mining tools.
🚶‍♀️ Engage in interactive exhibits like mining for coal and spending scrip.
👻 Experience haunted history tours (October only).
🗣️ Engage with knowledgeable staff and volunteers.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Not an active retail store, functions solely as a museum.

Tips

🗓️ Open seasonally from May 1st to November 1st.
👻 Haunted History tours available October evenings only.
📚 Educational tours provide in-depth look at coal miners' lives.
👶 Children can mine for coal and spend scrip.
🎁 Gift shop offers local crafts and books.

Cost

💰 Admission: $10 (Building Tour), $25 (Educational Tour), $25 (Haunted History).

Hours

🕒 May 1st through November 1st, 11am to 6pm.

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