Relive the Battle of Moorefield, witness the route of Fremont’s retreat through Wardensville or imagine horses galloping through the doors of our historic Presbyterian Church, as you follow Hardy County’s 10 Civil War Trails markers across our green landscapes.

Contact our office at info@visithardy.com or by calling 304-897-8700 to receive a free Hills of Blue and Gray driving tour brochure for the five-county Potomac Highlands region, including Hardy, Grant, Hampshire, Mineral and Pendleton counties.

During your journey through the tales and battles of the conflict, you can shop at such quaint stores as Wardensville’s Star Mercantile or the Lost River General Store. Sip coffee at Antiques Etc. or taste a homestyle dinner at O’Neills or the Lost River Grill before staying in the comfort or our hotels and inns to check your wireless.

Moorefield, the seat of Hardy County, is the fourth oldest town in West Virginia.  In addition to a number of significant Civil War, you can enjoy historic walking tours of the downtown by downloading PDF files here.

Winding through the county, you can also visit Lee Cabin, the summer retreat of General Robert E. Lee’s father, “Light Horse” Harry Lee, or stop in at the John Mathias Homestead, the county’s oldest home, built in 1797.

A scenic drive over Corridor H (WV55) from Moorefield will lead you to the Lost River Museum & Craft Cooperative, where you’ll find a slice Lost River Valley over the past 200 years. Stop at the Wardensville Visitor Center to pick up a county map and brochures for many of our interesting offerings.