Definitely one of the highlights of my quick jaunt to West Virginia! Husband and I enjoy all things…read morespooky and history so this was a perfect meeting place for all of it. We poked around the building like trespassers for a minute before a fellow came out and offered to give us a tour of the house. It's incredible how hard people must have worked to find all the time period appropriate antiques and paintings to adorn the halls and give the visitor the most authentic experience as well. The antiques and paintings alone are worth the visit-many paintings are done by Peale and the family. Very important pieces of Americana. Having survived different historical periods the house and the tour guide can speak to revolutionary efforts as well as the Civil War atrocities-even boasted a probably haunted field hospital in the attic! This particular tour guide who took us around was a blessing. We shown general interest (and asked nicely) and he even showed us a part of the house with the underground tunnels preserved! We both really appreciated his time and knowledge and even though the tour was free we gave him $20. And it was the best $20 we spent on our little weekend. Highly recommended for any weary traveler in the area!

We toured the house for Christmas and it is wonderful this local treasure is being preserved. The…read morehouse was nicely decorated for the season. I also appreciated the cookies and cider on a cold night. The decor includes an eclectic mix of items from different time periods which is unfortunate since it is always more interesting to walk into a snapshot from the past. In this case I wish it was more reflective of of the time our towns founder lived there. With that said, most of the interior was genuine to his time period. Some of the guides were very knowledgeable and others could have been better prepared. There also seems to be nothing owned by the general himself. I do understand how hard it is to find funding for a project like this and the volunteers have done a wonderful job on the budget they have. I am thankful we have people in our community willing to give their time to preserving these sites for us. I hope the residents of Martinsburg will be generous in support of this worthwhile project. So we can make this a five star historical site.

Went for a tour at Christmas with my neighbors. We had a lot…read moreof fun and enjoyed looking through the photographs and exhibits in the adjacent building while waiting for our tour to start. Our guide was well informed and we learned about the many unique German customs families kept in 18th century Washington County. It was a cold day and the house was not warm, but we weren't surprised. We all live in old houses ourselves. They're drafty! This is a gem of a museum right next door to our crown jewel, the Wash. Co. Museum of Fine Arts in the City Park.

My husband and I went to the Hager House for the evening Ghost Tour on 10/20/2012. We had a great…read moretime! Our tour guides were fantastic, and our group was small enough to enjoy the experiences that we encountered. I do recommened this for someone who is interested in history, and the paranormal. We will be going back again!! A++ tour.

The definitive Museum of Berkeley Springs. Located above the historic Roman Baths in the same…read morebuilding, the museum portrays the history and development of the town. Some pretty cool exhibits inside. The old fashion steam box makes for a great pic opportunity! Definitely worth a visit, why not, its free ?

Second time here and they now have a Christmas layout set up! In talking with them they've had a…read moreshortage of help with setting up for Christmas (for varying reasons) but the layout looks great! They've also had a change in hours with the time change- noon to 4pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. Great place to stop in and see! Don't miss it!

Let me start off by saying that if you're a railfan, this is for you. If you have small children,…read morethen also this is for you! This two story museum does have a whole lot as far as displays, there's one very large trainboard, comparable with the one in roadside america, in Shartlesville, Pa. Several smaller ones as well. Admission is a modest $5.00 for adults, with children ages 4 - 12 costing .50. There are tracks on the side of the museum, with a few train cars, however they were locked. In my opinion this is a good spot for smaller kids, aged 2 -5. Has a small gift shop. Ample parking, accepts visa and master card.

Great place the staff is very friendly. Great place to take kids for local history…read more Not many place you can go and walkthrough a few of the planes.

What a gem Hagerstown Aviation Museum is! So wish had found this earlier, as wonderful staff. Thank…read moreyou to volunteers here, as they truly have the expertise, knowledge, and are happy to answer any questions. Super with adults and kids alike, what a nice tour of aviation throughout the years. Fairchild was located here, and yes that one with the A10 and more. Guess what will be displayed here this summer? Can't wait as want to see this classic beast of a plane! The displays are done with love. Aviation history lives here. The main hangar is nice, but loved the two with 1950s and up cargo planes. Some of the neat features displayed by the staff, still smiling learning so much new information. Next to Hagerstown Regional Airport, family friendly and will be back. My son and I greatly enjoyed this wonderful experience, and all should visit here to see, walk through, and experience aircraft like never before!

This is a beautiful house and farm situated on the outskirts of town. There are 2 floors that have…read morevarious artifacts from the war and house. There is also a barn that you can go into which has more artifacts. The sign out front says no photography but it is okay as long as you do not use the flash. The entrance to the house is difficult to get to and it is very hard for young ones to get to without help. Would not recommend for those that have trouble walking as it is on a steep hill side. They do ask for a $3 donation per adult. Which isn't unreasonable. Overall it was a nice experience.

Pros: Free, but donations are appreciated. Outskirt of Antietam National Battlefield…read more Cons: Entrance way isn't well marked so you can easily miss it. Open limited hours during the off season so check before visiting. 1/3 of the information is contained at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, which is nearby.

Cute place to visit!…read more We were walking around Shepherdstown and came across this museum. The suggested donation is $4 for Adults. It's Free if you are under 12, a student, or member. The lady who greeted us was very friendly and knowledgeable. I enjoyed walking around and learning all sorts of cool stuff about this town. The building is well kept and organized. This used to be a hotel, so each room has a different theme. You really learn a lot. Don't forget to go outside and visit the James Rumsey Steamboat Museum. This may not be a very large museum but it's still a great place to visit when you're in the area.

What a great location for a small cozy wedding! We enjoyed the back garden and spacious room for a…read morefriends wedding. We set up tables on the back porches and danced on the patio. It's such a perfect little place in historic town with much to see in the area for history and antiquing.

A great place to learn about Harper's Ferry. I recently…read morevisited Harpers Ferry with my family. As with most trips we went in search of the history, sights and experiences for the various members in our group. The town is part of the national park service and most people park at the visitors center and take the shuttle bus into the town. There is a parking lot in town but it can quickly fill up because of the popularity of the location. There are lots of shops that sell coffee, gifts and food. There are also many historical sights. The industry museum is right as you get off the bus from the visitors center and are walking into the town. It is just past the bookstore on the north side of the lower street before you get High street and just past the public bathrooms and the bookstore. This was not listed as a sight in the town but I think it is one of the best sites in the town. It is a large room on the bottom floor of the building. The left part of the room has a large mural/display on the wall describing how they harnessed the river and showing a picture of Virginius and Hall's Islands in 1857. The right side of the room is a machine shop showing the implements to machine firearms. When I arrived, a gentleman in period costume was explaining to a crown how firearms (flintlocks and the like) worked and were machined, repaired and built there. He had a good crowd of all ages and was doing a great job of explaining the art and science of the period. I highly recommend stopping by this location in you are interested in history, firearms or machines.