Old Stone House Celebrates 91 Years in Morgantown
The historic gift shop marked its long-standing community service with a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Openings & Closings
The Old Stone House held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to commemorate 91 years of operation in Morgantown. Main Street Morgantown and shop volunteers gathered at the Chestnut Street location to honor the milestone.
Why it matters
The ceremony recognized nearly a century of continuous community service provided by the shop. This milestone highlights the longevity of local institutions operated by groups like the Service League of Morgantown.
The shop has maintained continuous operations for 91 years of community service. The facility is located at 313 Chestnut St. in the downtown area.
The players
The Service League of Morgantown
This local organization has managed the historic shop and provided community service for 91 years.
Main Street Morgantown
This downtown organization participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony to support the local historic shop.
The details
Volunteers from the Old Stone House Gift Shop and representatives from Main Street Morgantown organized the event to mark the anniversary. The Service League of Morgantown remains the primary organization behind the shop's management.
Timeline
The ribbon-cutting ceremony occurred on October 29, 2026.
Market Landscape
The shop's endurance reflects broader trends in local business retention within historic districts. This stability highlights a departure from recent retail cycles marked by high turnover and corporate consolidation.
Local residents can continue to visit the shop for its regular inventory as it remains a staple of the downtown area. The anniversary milestone ensures that the shop's services will remain accessible for the upcoming holiday season.
The takeaway
Legacy institutions like the Old Stone House often serve as anchors for small city downtowns. Residents can support these long-standing community services by visiting during seasonal events to ensure their continued operation.
What happens next
The Old Stone House has scheduled an annual Holiday Open House to continue its seasonal programming.
Further reading
For more updates on local retail shifts, check out the Morgantown Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WV News.
