Tours of DCHS and Historic Bethany

Tours of the Disciples of Christ Historical Society (DCHS) and Historic Bethany are now available by reservation only. To ensure the availability of a docent and provide a meaningful experience, we ask that reservations be made at least 24 hours in advance. Schedule a Tour or call (304) 829-6027.

Bethany is steeped in the history of the Thomas and Alexander Campbell side of the Stone-Campbell Movement—a nineteenth-century restoration movement rooted in North America. Living heirs to this movement include the Disciples of Christ, the Christian Church and Churches of Christ, and the Churches of Christ.

The Society’s archives house an extensive collection, including books, journals, records of congregations and ministries, artifacts, and memorabilia from the three streams of the movement, spanning from the late eighteenth century to the present. Visitors and researchers are welcome to discover the rich history of the Bethany community and explore Stone-Campbell studies through historic originals and contemporary documents.

The Campbell Mansion and Historic Sites

The Historical Society is located adjacent to Alexander Campbell’s study and mansion, surrounded by rolling hills and pastoral beauty. It is across the street from the Campbell cemetery and near the Old Meetinghouse where the Campbells preached.

Neighboring the Society is Bethany College, founded by Alexander Campbell in 1840. As the oldest college of the Restoration Movement and the oldest higher education institution in West Virginia, Bethany College remains a significant landmark—visit their website at www.bethanywv.edu. Many of these historic sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

We look forward to welcoming you to Bethany to experience the history of the Stone-Campbell Movement firsthand.