Beverly Blog: Featured Event
Annual RR Fundraiser 2026
Semiquincentennial Exhibit Opening
New exhibit opening to commemmorate early Beverly and America at 250. Friday, May 22nd from 4-6:30 PM at the Beverly Heritage Center. Free.
Rich Mountain Battle Commemoration
Join us to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Rich Mountain (July 11, 1861) at the battlefield site in Mabie, WV. Battlefield tours with food, live music, and dancing to follow at the nearby Field of Fire Pavilion. Saturday, July 11th from 2-8 PM.
Live on the Lawn
Live on the Lawn! Saturday, October 24th from 5:30 – 7:30. Details TBD. Free show.
Live on the Lawn with Chris Lovejoy and Friends
Live on the Lawn with Chris Lovejoy and Friends! Join us on the 1841 Jailhouse lawn for some mighty fine renditions of your favorite old-time mountain tunes. Saturday, June 27th from 5:30-7:30 PM. Free show! Listeners are encouraged to bring a chair and their own refreshments. Sponsored by Davis Trust Company.
Havelock – A Fleeting Fashion
By Grace Murphy, AmeriCorps Preservation Associate 2025-26 The havelock in the Beverly Heritage Center collection belonged to Hugh Patterson Boon. Mr. Boon enlisted with Company E 12th Pennsylvania Infantry on April 25, 1861 and mustered out on August 5, 1861. Two years later on September 1, 1863, he was commissioned as 1st Lieutenant of Company B, 1st West Virginia Cavalry, later becoming the captain. On April 6, 1865, he captured a flag at the Battle of Sailor’s Creek, the last major battle between the armies led by Generals Lee and Grant and the largest surrender of Confederate soldiers.1 Mr.…
Live on the Lawn with Grayson Samples
Grayson Samples has been a WV performer for over 30 years. His style of Appalachian musical influences intertwine with other genres to create his own sound. With original music and many other styles, this show will leave you smiling and tapping your toes! Saturday, April 18th from 5:30-7:30 PM. Outdoors on the historic 1841 Jail House lawn (weather permitting). Rain venue is the Beverly IOOF Great Hall (across the street from the Beverly Heritage Center). Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and refreshments. FREE! Thanks to Davis Trust Company for sponsoring this concert.
Live in the Lodge with Jason Hall and JB Stalnaker
Join us for Live in the Lodge – the last live music event of the year! We’ll close the 2026 season with a duo performance by local favorites Jason Hall and JB Stalnaker. Saturday, November 7th from 5:30-7:30 PM indoors at the Beverly IOOF Great Hall. More details coming soon. FREE.
Live on the Lawn with Clara + Olivia
Join us for Live on the Lawn with Clara + Olivia. Saturday, September 26th from 5:30-7:30m PM on the 1841 Jailhouse lawn. FREE. Rain or Shine. More details coming soon.
Live on the Lawn with Fair Play
Join us for Live on the Lawn featuring Fair Play! Saturday, August 29th from 5:30-7:30 PM on the 1841 Jailhouse lawn. Bring chairs, snacks, friends and family for a good time! Free. Rain or Shine.