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Free admission to Appalachian Forest Discovery Center makes this museum and welcome center even more appealing. This center is located only one block from the welcome center at the Elkins Depot. Located on the second floor of the old Darden’s Mill, the museum houses rotating exhibits along with the permanent exhibit: Discovering the Appalachian Forest. The Discovery Center focuses on four major themes when educating visitors and setting up exhibits: forestry, forest history, natural forest, and forest culture. Visitors will learn how the forest molded the surrounding communities while creating a unique heritage for its peoples.
1 S Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241, Phone: 304-636-6182
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