March is for history! We’ll honor History Heroes and celebrate History Day at the Legislature.
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History
The State Museum is open Monday-Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm during the West Virginia Legislative session.
Featured Exhibits
Inspired Series Juried Exhibition – West Virginia Wildlife
- State Museum’s Commissioner’s Gallery
The Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition
- Outside the Governor’s Office in the State Capitol building
Youth Congressional Art Exhibition
- Balcony Gallery of the Culture Center
Featured Event
Join us here at the Culture Center on March 12 at 9:30am for a ceremony celebrating West Virginia’s History Heroes. Following the ceremony, you’re invited to visit the Capitol for History Day in the rotunda. Learn more about History Heroes here!
MUSEUMS
The West Virginia State Museums features locations at the Culture Center, Grave Creek Archaeological Complex, Camp Washington Carver, and Independence Hall.
RECORDS & DATABASES
Whether researching your family lineage or looking for information on the history of West Virginia, the Archives and History website is the premier on-line resource.
GRANTS
Every year the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History give out millions of dollars in grants. Check out grant opportunities in Arts, Historic Preservation, or Record Management.
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Recent News
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03/10/2025
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History to Begin Accepting Entries for its Annual Juried Quilt Exhibition
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03/10/2025
Department of Arts, Culture and History Now Accepting Submissions for the Inspired: West Virginia Historic Figures Juried Art Exhibition
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03/07/2025
Logan High School Student to Represent West Virginia in Poetry Out Loud National Finals
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03/07/2025
2025 Congressional Youth Art Competition Winners Announced
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03/04/2025
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex to Host Annual Fossil Day Event