Parkersburg

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Blennerhassett Island – Island Frolic Evening Cruise

July 29th at 6:30 pm board a Sternwheeler for a three hour Island frolic. Enjoy the sunset, bicycle rides for children, narrated horse-drawn wagon rides, and a picnic of hotdogs,…

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Things to Do in Parkersburg

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Blennerhassett Island – Ringing of the Bells

Join us on Blennerhassett Island to honor the sacrifice made by our forbearers during the…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Blennerhassett Island – Mansion by Candlelight

For two nights only! Sternwheeler rides will transport you back to the year 1805 where…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Blennerhassett Island – Sunday Sundae Evening Cruise

Sunday Sundae September 9th includes a sternwheeler tour around the island with a stop for…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Blennerhassett Island – Trees of Our Heritage

A reception will be held at the Blennerhassett Museum from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Blennerhassett Island – Brunch with Margaret Blennerhassett

Enjoy a morning boat cruise to Blennerhassett Island where none other than Mrs. Blennerhassett will…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Blennerhassett Island – Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show

3rd Annual Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show Area quilters are invited to display quilts and…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Blennerhassett Island – Antiques Appraisal Clinic

Antique experts will be at the Blennerhassett Museum from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Blennerhassett Island – Family Fireworks Evening Cruise

August 18th at 6:30 pm board a Sternwheeler for a three hour Island frolic. You…

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