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-virginia-governors-cup/. Grave Creek Mound is celebrating Archaeology Month with plenty of activities for the family and a special Archaeology Day on Saturday, Oct. 7. We also will celebrate Halloween this month at the Culture Center at our annual Halloween Bash on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Bring the kids out for games, prizes, and treats. We look forward to your visit!