Fall is the perfect time to “Explore Petersburg.”
As the cooler weather of Fall descends upon the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia, enjoy Appalachian traditions in and around Petersburg. The Grant County Farmers Market is held every Wednesday and Saturday, May through October at the Petersburg Municipal Parking Lot next to the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Company and town pool. The market opens at 8:00 am. You will find a huge assortment of locally-grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, breads, and more. It is the perfect way to start the weekend.
If you are looking to pick your own, head out to Cherry Brook Farm. Early September features sweet corn and you probably should place your order ahead of time to ensure you secure some of the most delicious corn you will ever eat. September is also mum season. They have a beautiful crop of mums this year, and look forward to sharing them with you. They will be open Sept 9th & 10th,16th, and 17th and plan to have kettle corn, straw bales, sweet corn, and sweet treats available these days. Pick-Your-Own pumpkins start September 23rd at 11am. Carts and cutters are provided free of charge.
Grant County is famous for all of our amazing outdoor recreation opportunities. However, if you are a history lover, we can fill a weekend getaway with things that you will love here in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia.
Fort Mulligan, an earthen Civil War fort built in 1863, survives on the outskirts of Petersburg on high ground commanding the local road network and the South Branch of the Potomac River. Some of the defensive works, remains of winter camp cabins and bomb-proofs are still visible. The fort was constructed from August through December of 1863, by Union troops under the command of Col. James A. Mulligan, from Chicago, Illinois. Fort Mulligan is a must see for history lovers.
Download an historic walking tour brochure from our website and discover the history of Petersburg as you stroll our town and enjoy the incredible architecture of our mountain homes and businesses. Don’t miss the Old Courthouse. In 1928, the World War I monument was added out front with the concrete work done by John Edsmond Taylor. Built before 1840, the Davis House Museum originally served as the parsonage for the Methodist Church and its traveling pastors. Located behind the Old Courthouse, the Tannery House serves as a museum relating to the Petersburg Tannery that employed many locals for years.