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The Ordnance Works Tour

from $50.00

This is a specialized tour of the former West Virginia Ordnance Works, a TNT production facility active from 1942-1945. Listen to how a corner of rural West Virginia went from a sprawling war effort to a ghostly ruin nestled within the hills. The WVOW changed the landscape, and history, of Mason County. Together, we will navigate strange characters, dark pools, and red eyes in one of the spookiest places you can find in the United States. This is a caravan tour where you will follow the Tour car, dialed in on a special FM frequency. There will be opportunities to stop, exit and communicate throughout. Make sure to read the additional information prior to booking!

💥 You will receive an email post purchase to schedule. 💥

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This is a specialized tour of the former West Virginia Ordnance Works, a TNT production facility active from 1942-1945. Listen to how a corner of rural West Virginia went from a sprawling war effort to a ghostly ruin nestled within the hills. The WVOW changed the landscape, and history, of Mason County. Together, we will navigate strange characters, dark pools, and red eyes in one of the spookiest places you can find in the United States. This is a caravan tour where you will follow the Tour car, dialed in on a special FM frequency. There will be opportunities to stop, exit and communicate throughout. Make sure to read the additional information prior to booking!

💥 You will receive an email post purchase to schedule. 💥

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  • You will receive correspondence after purchase to schedule your tour time. If no contact can be made, you will be canceled and refunded the ticket price.

  • Tickets are refundable with a 10-day notice. As these tours are personalized, and size restricted, we value our schedule to accommodate the large amount of interested parties.

  • Tour run-time is approximately three hours.

  • This tour is especially dark in tone and covers controversial subjects. If you are uncertain regarding the material, please reach out prior to booking.

  • Please dress appropriately. The McClintic Wildlife area is extremely rural and lacks cell service in many spots. While we carry first aid and other necessities, we cannot supply things like proper footwear.

  • The WVOW Caravan tour drives through narrow, and sometimes graveled, roads. Please ensure the suitability of your car for relatively rough terrain. While almost all normal cars are passible, there can be muddy sections or potholes to be cognizant of.

  • You will be required to sign waivers of liability regarding your tour. Prior to commencement, you will be given distinct directions for the tour. Deviation from instructions can result in harm to you or your property. We ask for strict adherence with possible dismissal from the tour as consequence.

  • Do not, under any circumstance, leave the tour without notifying the tour-guide. You will be given specific instructions prior to commencement regarding emergency procedures. If you simply disappear, we will assume you are lost and will contact authorities immediately. The former Ordnance Works sprawls over 8000 square acres with a labyrinthine network of roads, spurs, and various bodies of water.