Historic Sites

The Adam Stephen House

Built of native limestone in the late 1770’s to early 1780’s, the Adam Stephen House is a fine example of colonial stone architecture. The land on which the house was constructed was purchased by Adam Stephen in 1770 as part of a 255-acre tract. The house has been restored and is furnished with period pieces.

Adjoining it is the Triple Brick Museum built in 1874 and rented out as housing to railroad workers. In early records, it was listed as the "Tribble (Triple) House" or "the brick house divided into three dwellings."

The building now contains a museum of artifacts and memorabilia of life in old Martinsburg. Items on permanent exhibit include early surveying equipment, flax and wool spinning wheels, quilts, railroad items, and various items related to the industrial, social, and cultural history of the town from the 1800s to the early 1900s.

Childhood Home of Belle Boyd

Visit the childhood home of Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy. This stalwart young woman crossed military lines several times to pass information to General Stonewall Jackson during the Civil War. In a relevant career change after the war, Belle Boyd became an actress who often played femme fatale roles. The Belle Boyd House also serves as the county’s historical museum and is the location of the county Visitors Center.

The Berkeley County Historical Society Archives Center, located next door to the Belle Boyd house, has a wealth of photographs, family records, maps, books, microfiche and more, in a collection that includes family portraits, architectural subjects, industry & events in the history of Berkeley County and surrounding areas. Additionally, there is an extensive, searchable database of People Photographs that will aid the family genealogist or researcher.

The B & O Roundhouse

Step back in time at one of the oldest functioning commuter rail stations, the B & O Roundhouse and Caperton Train Station. Imagine able-bodied men running to protect the Federal Arsenal at Harpers Ferry from John Brown or the men yelling and the flames raging as General Jackson’s troops destroyed this vital complex during the Civil War.

After it was rebuilt only a few years later, the railroads became necessary to the North and became one of the reasons that a new state – West Virginia – was carved from the Confederate state of Virginia. The area became host to more controversy in 1877 when the first major labor strike in the nation occurred here. Today, the buildings are being restored and utilized for various events including a children’s museum. The train station is located between Martin and Race streets in Martinsburg and serves as a stop for the Amtrak and MARC train line.

For the Kids, by George Museum

For the Kids, By George, where the past has never been more exciting for children!

Located inside the historic Caperton Train Station, For the Kids, By George is a hands-on, high-touch, total immersion experience for children as they travel through time and explore 300+ years of local history. Visit a Tuscarora Native American village, explore with George Washington and operate a train station. Enjoy recreating a downtown building in the LEGO® room.

Historic site information courtesy of the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

• Consider Martinsburg 
• Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Main Street Martinsburg
• Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce
• Berkeley County Development Authority