The Mummies of Philippi

In the heart of Appalachia lies a small town with a story unlike any other.
Philippi, West Virginia, is home to two perfectly preserved mummies, the result of a mysterious embalming process developed by an unassuming farmer named Graham Hamrick nearly 140 years ago. This intriguing story shines a light on the rich and sometimes eerie history of a state known for its eerie tales, West Virginia.
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[@sandrasmith7091]

Yep been through that tunnel both ways many times visiting family. Been awhile now.

[@timothyhart7587]

Native Mountaineer. Lived in Barbour County 1993-2001. The museum was the railroad depot. It’s next to the covered bridge, the site of the first inland battle of the Civil War, June 3, 1861.

[@d.g.n9392]

I’m a retired embalmer, I always say, “I’d be the last person you’d ever want to meet”

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

That's interesting because my late dad's friend's family owned a funeral home and he always said he would be the last person who would be last person to put him down 🤦🏻‍♀️ 🙄🤨🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂