West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History

June is the month when we celebrate all things West Virginia! The Mountain State’s 159th birthday is on June 20 and the Culture Center in Charleston, Grave Creek Mound in Moundsville and Independence Hall in Wheeling will all be celebrating with birthday cake and other special activities to commemorate the day. The Culture Center will host a special Golden Horseshoe Reunion and a History Bowl Legends tournament on June 20. All recipients of the prestigious Golden Horseshoe award will be invited to join us for a reception and ceremony. The History Bowl Legends tournament will feature teams of past winners from the annual History Bowl Championship. We will also host 8th, 9th and 10th graders for the annual Ambassadors Camp held each June.The Sound of Music exhibit featuring West Virginia musicians, instruments from the State Museum collection and more is still on display in the Great Hall of the Culture Center. And finally, during this month of celebrating our state’s heritage, be sure to stop by one or all of our museums and learn more about the state’s history, culture and people. We look forward to welcoming you!