Barbara McVaney of the Mountaineer Military Museum in Weston will join Hacker’s Creek Pioneer Descendants’ Civil War History Weekend on Saturday, October 10, bringing the museum’s story and a discussion of its military collection to Horner.
The announced program runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Central WV Genealogy & History Library, 45 Abbott’s Run Road. Andrea Moneypenny Clem shared the invitation in the Lewis County, WV Announcements Facebook group.
The story behind ‘The Promise’
According to Clem’s announcement, the museum grew from a promise Ron McVaney made after the Vietnam War: “I won’t let anyone forget you.” The post describes that commitment as the heart of a collection preserving military and veteran artifacts across generations of American service.
Barbara McVaney will share the story of “The Promise,” highlight Civil War and other military artifacts, and discuss the museum’s collection. The announcement offers visitors an opportunity to learn about Civil War history preserved in a local museum alongside the broader stories of military service represented in its holdings.
Recovery efforts and ways to help
The planned discussion also includes the museum’s ongoing flood recovery efforts. Clem’s invitation encourages attendees to learn how they can help sustain the museum and its remembrance mission, though it does not specify a donation process, volunteer arrangement or particular recovery needs.
The museum’s accompanying information graphic lists its address as 345 Center Avenue in Weston and its telephone number as 304-472-3943. That is the museum’s contact information; the October 10 program is scheduled at the library in Horner.
Planning a visit
The announcement names the Rotary Club of Weston, WV, and Village Caregiving: Clarksburg, WV, as sponsors. It does not provide an admission price, registration requirements or a separate time for McVaney’s presentation within the 10 a.m.–5 p.m. program.
The announcement by Andrea Moneypenny Clem was captured on September 29, 2026, at 2:08 p.m. Eastern time. The original posting time was not displayed.