Welcome to the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. Formerly known as the Weston State Hospital, this West Virginia facility served as a sanctuary for the mentally ill in the mid-1800’s. The history of the building holds fascinating stories of Civil War tales, a gold robbery, the "curative" effects of architecture, and the efforts of determined individuals to help better the lives of the mentally ill. Tour this nationally recognized landmark and see how it left a lasting impression on local and national history. Daily heritage tours are available for both small and large groups.
Historic Tours offered March 28th – October 31st 2009 Tues/Wed/Thur/Fri/ Sun: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Monday: By appointment only.
Tours of the first floor leave every hour and all four floors start every 2 hours.
The last 1st floor tour leaves at 5:00 p.m. and the last 4 floor tour leaves at 4:00 p.m.
Ghost hunts/tours are offered year round.
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Sightings, unexplainable voices and sounds, and other paranormal activity ... discover the haunting truth about what happened within these walls.!
