The Beauchamp-Newman Museum, long known as the “Old Red Brick” is the oldest brick building in Elizabeth. It was built around 1835-40, by Alfred Beauchamp, grandson of the first settler in the community. It is believed that the bricks were made from local clay deposits on his land, probably by slaves.

This historical museum building was built in the 1830’s by Alfred Beauchamp from local handmade bricks. Alfred was the grandson of the first settler in Wirt County, WV around 1796. This building served as Wirt County’s first Courthouse. The building was purchased by the Daughters of American Pioneers using funds donated by citizens interested in preserving the rich history of Wirt County, WV. The museum houses documents, heirlooms, and relics of pioneers donated by many citizens to perpetuate the memory and virtues of the men and women who dared the perils and deprivations of pioneer life. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.