Senator Jennings Randolph House

02/18/2026

Rethinking Rural & Appalachian Development

The Rural Development Shift Relational culture fosters collaboration Why This Matters in Appalachia Old Model: External Industry Incentives Place-based identity drives pride Leadership networks empower action The old model of rural development relies heavily on incentivizing

12/15/2025

Merry Christmas

10/31/2025

PSA | Forming a team in Harrison and Doddridge Counties, anchored at Salem University to explore connecting items to revive Jennings Randolph Center for Public Service via the ACT (Appalachian Community Transformation) NOW Coalition - Community Business Resilience Initiative. The WV Hub hosted a webinar to promote an opportunity for funding through the Economic Development Administration. The Hub is applying for funding in order to bring the Accelerate WV coaching model to up to 8 communities across 15 eligible West Virginia counties. If you are interested in being part of a team to help transform Salem and West Union, please comment below. Thanks!

06/14/2019

What has been happening at Senator Jennings Randolph House? Conducting a LIDAR scan of the exterior and interior of the house. A BIG shout out goes to Timothy Zinn for his help and continued involvement!

If you are not familiar with LIDAR, these units scan with thousands of points and can create floorplans and exterior facade renderings as well as virtual reality walk-throughs of buildings. Such a walk-through of Senator Jennings Randolph House may be uploaded to a website; with hopes of generating more awareness and appreciation of the property.
Note too, this is the same technology that has been recently highlighted as serving as the basis for the restoration of Notre Dame because of its amazing accuracy.

12/07/2018

We are thankful for the past and look forward to the future. As seasons begin to change, we hope your upcoming days are full of joy and you have an opportunity to reflect on 2018. This year has brought many activities - here is a link to one:

On Wednesday, June 20, 2018, the public opening of the Senator Jennings Randolph Collection was held in the Archives and History Library at the Culture Cente...

12/04/2018

We are moving forward in Senator Jennings Randolph House | NOW discussing and working with an architectural historian

10/24/2018

Exploring http://www.pawv.org/consultants-and-contractors.html | If you have experiences with any preservation consultants and contractors on list or should be added to list, please comment below. Thanks!

The historic preservation consultants and contractors list is provided as a service, and is published with the understanding that the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia does not in any manner recommend, endorse or assume responsibility for the quality

09/17/2018

PSA: Representatives from Salem University will be presenting info on BizBuzHub and Senator Jennings Randolph House.

09/12/2018

Save the House!

In moving Senator Jennings Randolph House - Living Museum forward we have reached a point of being able to solicit contributions. In adhering to university procedure, all contributions are to occur via

Salem University Foundation Inc
Designation: Senator Jennings Randolph House
223 W. Main St.
Salem, WV 26426

Current method is mail; however, a push is being made to provide an electronic method for individuals and businesses to contribute. It is our hope contributions occur annually, as we will structure our recognition program to promote such activity. Annual recognition program

Friends of the Museum - $100 (individuals); $1,000 (businesses)
State of the Museum - Dinner and program in Powell Lounge for Friends of the Museum - January 2019

As this endeavor (contributions, grants, incubator, etc.) continues, please do not hesitate to provide your thoughts and ask questions - all stakeholders are important.

Thanks.

07/16/2018

PSA: 2018 West Virginia Historic Preservation Conference Schedule of Events | Friday - September 21, 2018 | BizBuzHub - Senator Jennings Randolph House - Living Museum (Salem, WV) http://www.pawv.org/2018schedule.html

06/13/2018

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Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 20th (West Virginia Day) as the West Virginia Division of Culture and History opens the Senator Jennings Randolph Collection at the Culture Center. The late Senator Randolph is the father of the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving 18-year-olds the right to vote.