The collection
Uniforms, weapons, photographs and personal histories honor local veterans and place Mercer County service in the broader American story.
The Mercer County Veterans Museum — "Those Who Served" — has honored Mercer County's veterans since 1999. Its galleries hold artifacts from the Civil War to the present day, alongside a dedicated Memorial Room.
The museum's War Memorial Room was dedicated on November 17, 2012, with Medal of Honor recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams — a hero of Iwo Jima — as special guest speaker. It stands as a place of quiet reflection honoring Mercer County's fallen.
"All gave some. Some gave all."
Exhibits are presented with dignity and context, emphasizing the people and communities behind each object.
Uniforms, patches, medals and personal gear show how service members lived, worked and represented their units.
Historic weapons are interpreted as artifacts of conflict, technology and responsibility.
Portraits, group photos and snapshots preserve the human side of military history.
Family materials connect national events to Mercer County lives and neighborhoods.
Displays also consider families, local institutions and the ways Princeton remembered those serving far from home.
The museum helps visitors understand military service through local context and historical stewardship.
The collection spans many periods of American military history. These cards are a starting point for a thoughtful walk through the museum.
Regional history, divided loyalties and the long memory of war in southern West Virginia.
Service records, photographs and the changing nature of modern conflict.
Uniforms, home-front memory and stories of local men and women serving around the globe.
Personal artifacts and photographs reflect service during complex twentieth-century conflicts.
Objects and stories trace a changing military and a changing world.
Contemporary materials honor the continuing service of local veterans and families.
The museum is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Admission is free and the museum is open to the public — school and group tours are welcome. For group visits, call (304) 487-3670.
Objects and artwork from the galleries. Staff add photographs through the admin console; new images appear here automatically.
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