Hawk’s Nest State Park Museum

Ansted, Fayette County

March 2019 Update: The project for preservation and improvements are under way now. Construction is expected to begin late summer.

2017 Update: No updates have been made available to PAWV in the past six months.

As of the last update provided to PAW in January 2017, the WV Division of Natural Resources is reviewing the current condition of the museum and will plan to request bids (Request for Quotation documents) for repairs - which would include a new roof, structural repairs, and HVAC improvements.  They continue to search for project funding.

2010: Hawk’s Nest State Park Museum at Ansted was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The native chestnut log building sits atop massive fieldstone foundations. Until 2005, the museum housed the Calhoun Collection and Native American artifacts. This building serves as an anchor for the lower park picnic area, gift shop, restrooms, and New River overlook; all constructed by the CCC. The museum closed due to accessibility issues and is in need of major repairs. Work on roof, gutters, siding, timbers, stonework, windows, and heat are all needed. Once repaired, the building can be an interpretation center for the park. ​