Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park - Parkersburg, WV

Site of the alleged plot by Aaron Burr and Harman Blennerhassett to establish a southwest empire. Features the reconstructed Blennerhassett Mansion, guided tours, concession stand, gift shop, narrated wagon rides, hiking trails and picnic facilities. Frequent special events include Mansion by Candlelight each October. Due to construction at Point Park, debarkation to the Island will be from Civitan Park in Belpre, OH until further notice.
Hours: Open May - Oct Admission Call for hours, days and ticket prices 304-420-4800, 800-CALL-WVA
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and the Friends of Blennerhassett, its volunteer group, are pleased that you will visit our park. The Island is open May 1 through October of each year. While visiting our park you should allow at least three hours for a complete tour. This includes the boat trip to and from the island.
Blennerhassett Museum should be the first stop of your tour. It is the perfect orientation for all that you will see throughout the day. Your museum visit begins with viewing the video that briefly explains the lives of Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett. You will then be free to tour the three floors of intriguing archaeological and historical exhibits.
Please visit our schedule page for information about sternwheeler ride to Blennerhassett Island, the mansion, and other island activities.
While on the island, visitors can enjoy picnicking, horse-drawn wagon rides, shopping at the Blennerhassett Gift Shop, the refreshment stand, bike rentals, nature walks, and, of course, touring the beautiful Blennerhassett Mansion. The island ticket booth sells tickets for the mansion and wagon ride tours. It also serves as our first aid station. Blennerhassett's tranquility enthralls many of our visitors as they walk the wagon trail-road encircling the upper end of the island. Rich plant life, huge trees, and varied wildlife are a rare treat.

[@SarahRushrushingwaters22]

I just went there today with my school, Jackson Middle School in Vienna, WV. I absolutley lived it! It was so fun to ride the bikes and pet the horses today! What a great experience!

[@Frottussle]

Reconstructed, yes, but not to any degree authentic to the original plan. Which was not something that could have been avoided. The archeological dig clearly showed the original layout of the mansion to amazing detail. The decision to build something not even remotely akin to the original appearance of the house makes going to see what was a very important historical site pointless.

[@PoetryETrain]

Loved this, posted on the wall on 9/22/2012, thank you and be well...

[@roadrunner6078]

Who is that a painting of the woman they showed here in the video

[@xFourStepsBehindx]

I went there on my 6th grade field trip! That was about.. 2003! and it's still left a everlasting impression on me, when I think about the most amazing places I've been it's still in my memories!

[@thomashardman4433]

Now departing from Point Park in Parkersburg beginning May 3, 2016! Tickets available at the Blennerhassett Museum. Call 304-420-4800 for details.