The cave tour experience was OK. It was my first experience in a cave so it was interesting…read more Basically they offer a general tour every hour on the hour during business hours. A person will lead a group of people (there was 4 in our group) inside the cave and act as a tour guide. This tour is a 2 part tour: one part is the Civil War aspect where soldiers were using the mine while the second part is historical (natural cave formations). Our tour lasted about an hour. I recommend that you wear tennis shoes or hiking shoes. The cave is slippery and your walking uphill and downhill in various parts of the cave. Also a light jacket or sweater comes in handy because the air has a chill in it especially early or late in the day. Another strong recommendation is bring your own flashlight. The flashlight provided by the tour was weak and usually the battery is almost drained by the time you get it. If you are not in decent shape or if you have difficulty bending over I recommend passing. Think of it as going up and down several flights of stairs in damp, dark conditions. If you want pictures then a camera with a flash is required. I have a Canon T3i with a flash and it took good pictures. The pictures taking with smartphones did not turn out very good. I heard they have a more involved cave tour where you can crawl through the mud and get more hands-on with the experience. I did not do this part of the tour but heard it was interesting.

Came to visit these caverns on the way to visit another, but ended up here at the recommendation of…read morea local. The cave itself is miles long and the beginner tour is guided and runs about an hour or so long. The cave is very interesting as there is much civil war history, as well as of the course geological history and curiousity as well. Hard for me to gauge the experience compared to other caverns, since this was really my first time down in a real cave like this. I'd give the cave and guided tour 4 stars. Worth the money. What really turned me off, was the bible lesson that came with it. They make a point of mentioning at the commencement of the tour that they are bible believers and even put a copy of the bible in their exhibit with other pieces, petrified stone, and civil war era relics. Mind you, the bible didn't come out of the cave from the civil war era or anything... It's just a new bible they put there to talk about at the beginning of each tour. When I asked something about the giant sloth bone casting, part of the response was that they believe the "great flood" washed them in... Same with the shells and coral fragments... YIKES... Anyway, I'm not trying to be insensitive to religion, I just wasn't expecting a bible lesson during my cave tour and was a bit surprised to see the people actually hadn't heard of or believe in plate tectonics. Minus 2 stars for the whole religion thing... At the end of the day, it was a nice tour and it's a nice place, but the religion thing was a sour note for me and just wasn't really necessary or relevant to the attraction.

A great little museum and nod to Greenbrier and Lewisburg. It has an incredible collection of…read moredocuments and display items. Currently the exhibit upstairs is all about textiles, but I heard they change it regularly. There was a hands-on room and a bedroom set with an original handmade quilt that looks like it was made by a machine. You can tell a lot of love and pride goes into the museum from the friendly faces to the informative collections and exhibits. Definitely a must see spot for any visitors!

From the owner: The Greenbrier Historical Society strives to bring history alive for the Greenbrier Valley through…read morefun and educational programs and events. We offer free guided tours of the North House Museum and free archival research assistance Monday-Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

The North House Museum is one of those small, out of the way sites that are worth exploring…read more Operated as part of the Greenbrier Historical Society, it contains many examples of early Virginia furnishings. Yes, you read that right my friends. Don't forget, West Virginia was a part of Virginia until 1863. The North House has six rooms open to the public. My husband Rick and I took the free (although a donation is suggested) guided tour. Being a history teacher, Rick liked the Civil War Room the best. I preferred the Doris Caldwell room. Caldwell was a diorama artist whose pieces were very intricately detailed. Come check this place out if you're on a WV vacation.

We spent the day in Lewisburg and this museum became the highlight of our trip. We took the guided…read moretour and thoroughly loved it. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The other staff we encountered were very helpful. The displays were of the highest quality and full of interesting information about the several eras of Lewisburg and Greenbriar County. Another big plus was the handicap access. We were able to take a wheelchair throughout the museum. This museum put a smile on our faces.

Sharing a small island with a Confederate memorial, this marker points out the earliest history of…read morethis small town. The marker has the different text on each side. On the front, it reads, "Site of Fort Savannah, built in 1755. Here at Camp Union Gen. Andrew Lewis mustered troops which participated in the Battle of Point Pleasant 1774. Lewisburg was incorporated in October, 1782, by the Virginia Assembly." On the reverse, "Presbyterian Church established 1783. Stone building erected, 1796, still used for worship. Lewisburg Academy founded, 1812, was precursor of Greenbrier Military School and of Greenbrier College. Library-Museum built, 1834." The marker was erected in 1963 by the West Virginia Historic Commission. There is street parking nearby. [Review 19602 overall - 76 in West Virginia - 573 of 2023.]

Located along US-60 on the approach into Lewisburg, this marker points out the history of the…read morenearby school. There is a margin on the side of the road if you'd like to stop to read the marker. It reads, "First established at Lewisburg 1808-09 by Dr. John McElhenney and chartered as an academy in 1812. Used as barracks and hospital during War between the States. Present buildings on north side of town built 1921." The marker does not indicate a sponsor or the date it was erected. [Review 19598 overall - 72 in West Virginia - 569 of 2023.]

Another marker along US-0 pointing out history, this one is a reminder that the Civil War passed…read morethrough the area. West Virginia was formed as part of Virginia and so it is the only state that declared its independence from the Confederacy. This marker points out a battle that took place here. It reads, "Confederate troops under Gen. Henry Heth here, May 23, 1862, were repulsed in attach upon division of Col. Geo. Crook's brigade. The Old Stone Church was used as a hospital. In his retreat, Heth burned bridge over Greenbrier at Caldwell." There is no indication of what organization sponsored the marker or when it was erected. [Review 19599 overall - 73 in West Virginia - 570 of 2023.]

This two-sided marker is aligned on a small circle off US-60 to the north of downtown Lewisburg. It…read morerecalls the time the Civil War passed through the city. On the front, "The Greenbrier area was predominately Southern in its sympathies, and furnished some 3000 men for the army of the Confederacy. It was occupied repeatedly by one or the other of the opposing armies throughout the War." And on the reverse, "On the hill, 400 yards west, in a common grave shaped like a cross, lie unclaimed bodies of ninety-five Confederate soldiers, casualties of the area, including those of the Battle of Droop Mountain and the Battle of Lewisburg." There is space to park here and read the marker. [Review 20324 overall - 102 in West Virginia - 1302 of 2023.]

West Virginia was formed as part of the Commonwealth of Virginia prior during the Civil War era and…read moreit was the only state to secede from the Confederacy. As a border state, there were a large number of battles and skirmishes that took place here. And it would seem that there were some in West Virginia that fought for the confederacy. There is also a large Confederate cemetery in town. The United Daughters of the Confederacy dedicated this monument in 1906 to Greenbrier County's Confederate dead. Originally located on the grounds of former Greenbrier College, the rerouting of Route 60 necessitated the relocation of the monument to its present location. In 2020, there were calls for the monument's removal or relocation to the nearby Confederate cemetery, but the city government ultimately decided against removal, promising instead to incorporate new interpretive signs around the monument. It is similar to others, with a Confederate soldier depicted at the top leaning on his rifle. The text at the base simply says, "In Memory of our Confederate dead" [Review 19603 overall - 77 in West Virginia - 574 of 2023.]

On US-60 just north of Lewisburg, this small traffic pullout is a scenic view of the valley and…read morethere is also this marker that points out a Civil War skirmish. The marker has the same text on both sides, reading "On the evening of May 1, 1863, Lt. Col. George Edgar moved to block Union troops marching to Lewisburg. Establishing lines at Tuckwiller's Hill, Edgar caught the enemy by surprise under cover of darkness early on the 2nd, and reportedly feigned orders to imaginary troops to conceal his inferior numbers. After a skirmish of 15-20 minutes, Union forces withdrew in retreat." There is plenty of space to stop and read the marker. [Review 20325 overall - 103 in West Virginia - 1303 of 2023.]

On the hillside north of Lewisburg, this marker stands at a small traffic pull-out that has a…read morelovely view of the valley. The context of the marker and it's location make absolutely no sense. There is a second marker in the same spot. The marker has the same text on both sides. It reads, "The wartime division of WV lasted into the years just after the Civil War. To protect the new state and political party power, leaders used test oaths to keep ex-Confederates from voting and to limit their role in government. Joseph "Old Scratch" Caldwell struck so many names from Greenbrier County voter rolls that only three men voted in Lewisburg Township in the fall of 1867." The marker was erected in 2019 by West Virginia Archives & History. [Review 19604 overall - 78 in West Virginia - 575 of 2023.]