Go ahead and skip the boring textbook lectures! Come walk the historic bricks of Mate Street for an unique, unfiltered look into the powerful reality of the Hatfield McCoy Feud, 1920 Matewan Massacre and the West Virginia Mine Wars. Led by a local educator, this 60-minute storytelling experience brings Appalachian history out of the classroom and straight to the pavement where it actually happened. 

To us, history isn't meant to be trapped in a textbook or confined to a dusty shelf. Our mission is to educate the world about the gritty reality of the Tug Valley's history. We are dedicated to providing authentic, accurate, and engaging historical storytelling that honors the real people, deep struggles, and enduring spirit of Southern West Virginia. When you walk with us, you aren't just hearing a lecture, you are connecting with the living history beneath your feet. 

 Matewan might be a small town, but it’s got a lot of significant history behind it. This town was the location of the historic Matewan Massacre in 1920, right here on Railroad Street, and became a major part of the Mine Wars, the fight for workers’ rights, and American labor history. On our tours, we walk through town, point out the real locations where history happened, and share stories about people like Sid Hatfield, the Hatfield–McCoy feud, and local history you might not hear anywhere else. Whether you’re from around here or just visiting, there’s more to Matewan than many people realize, and we’re just trying to give folks a chance to see it for themselves.

Constructed in 1923 as a part of Route 42. It was closed in 1997 due to a redevelopment project in town.

A replica of the depot that sat where the main road stands now. The replica also serves as a mueseum and the location for the Matewan CVB.

One of the oldest buildings in Mingo County. The Seed Store served as a Funeral Home and an Odd-Fellows Lodge. The building is now a muesum displaying the history of the Hatfield & McCoy Feud.