We regret to announce the cancellation of events but the safety and health of visitors and volunteers is of the highest priority during this pandemic.
THE SZILAGYI CENTER WILL REMAIN CLOSED
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Thank you and let's pull together to get through
this challenging time.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
CANCELED FOR 2020 DUE TO COVID-19
Experience the Arts, Enjoy the Entertainment!
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
CANCELED FOR 2020 DUE TO COVID-19
A weekend of fun with something for everyone!
SUNDAY OF COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND
PENDING
Honoring the Great American Chestnut Tree.
Exploring our Roots.
Shake a leg, enjoy the music, BYOB and snacks.
It's always a fun social event!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
From May through October
Join us for a delicious buffet dinner and we guarantee you will come back!
CANCELED FOR 2020 DUE TO COVID-19
Bring your kids to the Rowlesburg Park for a few hours of fun!
LAST SATURDAY IN JUNE
CANCELED FOR 2020 DUE TO COVID-19
A day to recognize and honor soldiers and veterans of all US Wars & Conflicts.
11 NOVEMBER
Join us for scrumptious BELGIAN WAFFLES.
Authentic Belgian recipe from grandma!
SECOND SATURDAY IN DECEMBER
Enjoy a variety of live music & carolers while you shop for Christmas related items and gifts.
Soups, weisswurst and gluhwein available today.
SUNDAY AFTER THE CHRISTKINDLMART
Free concert - A hat is passed around.
Any flutists interested in playing can contact Janet Szilagyi - jlsz@aol.com
Name of the Town
Rowlesburg is a town and former coal town along the Cheat River
in Preston County, West Virginia.
It was incorporated as a town in 1858 and named for
Thomas Rowle, a railroad engineer.
Nature and History
Rowlesburg is tucked away in the Cheat River Valley surrounded by majestic hills, rising on all sides from the banks of the beautiful Cheat River. October is Autumn Glory month. In 2005, the Downtown Rowlesburg Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
All Year Round!
Rowlesburg is known for its festivals, Civil War and railroad history, outdoor activities, antiques, dinners & dances. It has become a tourist destination. Travelers come from across the U.S. to raft and fish the “wild and wonderful” Cheat River for Rainbow Trout and Bass.
Never been to Rowlesburg?
Plan a visit during one of the events and you will experience the genuine friendliness and hospitality.
Once you've been here we hope you come back with friends and family!
Rowlesburg, Preston County's single or multiple day destination.
A unique experience awaits!
Facts about Rowlesburg
Dates in History
Then & Now Photo Gallery
The Flood of 1985
Churches
Organizations
Economic Vitality - Design
Promotion - Organization
Revitalization
Revitalization Committee (RRC)