Bill, It is almost "hit or miss" about finding the Monroe County Historical Society open. It is all done on a volunteer basis whenever someone can get over there. Unfortunately there is no schedule. I would suggest, though, that you might drop a note to the MCHS (P.O. Box 465, Union, WV 24983) and ask them if anyone will be there when you are in town. Another good place to visit while you are there is the Monroe County Library which is just around the corner and down the road about 1/4 mile on Route 219. I would hope, though, that since this is the bicentennial year that the MCHS would try to have someone there as often as possible. I'm trying to find a name and telephone number for you (their March quarterly newsletter didn't mention the names of ANY of the officers, but you could try and call Jay Banks who is pretty knowledgeable about most everything that goes on with respect to the MCHS. His telephone # is 304-772-5208. Good luck. ...jane