
Randall Reid-Smith
Curator
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History
October is here, the leaves are changing, and the cool weather is upon us. This month continues with the state-wide Governor’s Cup Marching Band Series, which began on Sept. 9, with competitions on Oct. 7 at Greenbrier East High School (morning) and Princeton Senior High School (afternoon) and Oct. 14 at Petersburg High School (morning) and Musselman High School (afternoon). The Series will wrap up on Oct. 21 at Philip Barbour High School in Philippi with the West Virginia Marching Band Invitational and the presentation of the prestigious Governor’s Cup. Check out more information at https://wvculture.org/west-
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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