Darden Mill

Darden Mill The Darden Mill is home to the Appalachian Forest Discovery Center and WV Railroad Museum. The restoration of the 1st and 2nd floors is now completed.

This historic three story structure id listed in the national Regiater of Historic Places and one of only two original structures left in the Elkins Railyard. The Darden Mill, also know as the Elkins Milling Company, was built in 1902 in the Elkins Railyard. It is currently owed by Citizens for Historic Opportunities in Preservation and Education in Randolph County (C-HOPE). The 1st floor is home

to the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area (AFHA) museum and the 2nd floor is home to the West Virginia Railroad museum.

08/07/2025
09/26/2019

Have you reserved your seats for the Forest Festival Grand Parade yet? It is coming up soon!

C-HOPE (owner's of the Darden Mill) still has some on Davis Ave. available - 2nd row seats at CJ Maggies and the Darden House, and 1st and 2nd row seats at the Brewstel.
To make reservations, please call Rachel at 304-614-5184. If she isn't able to answer, leave a message and she will call you back,

Another nice shot including the Darden Mill.
01/21/2019

Another nice shot including the Darden Mill.

The ultimate measure of man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. -Martin Luther King
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09/19/2017

Are you still looking for seats for the Forest Festival Grand Parade? C-HOPE (owners of the Darden Mill) still has some available! 3 different locations, $5 front row, $4 second row. Reservation can be made by contacting Rachel Hayes at 304.614.5184 or [email protected]

09/23/2016

Many homeowners are now choosing to fix their old windows instead of replacing them, in the name of appearance, history and, for some, cost savings.

09/14/2016

This year marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Jane Jacobs, the groundbreaking urban activist who helped propel preservation into the modern era.

09/08/2016

The PreserveWV AmeriCorps program is Preservation Alliance of West Virginia’s statewide service initiative to promote cultural heritage tourism and enhance historic resource re-use and redevelopment projects in West Virginia. Particular focus will be placed on non-profit capacity building through o...

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101 Railorad Avenue
Elkins, WV
26241

Opening Hours

Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/dardenmill/

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