Randall Reid-Smith
Cabinet Secretary
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. 5 at Bluefield High School (morning) and Princeton Senior High School (afternoon), Oct. 12 at Greenbrier East High School (morning) and Woodrow Wilson High School (afternoon), and on Oct. 19 at Philip Barbour High School. The Series will wrap up with the Governor’s Cup Finals, West Virginia Marching Band Invitational, Drums at the Capitol and the presentation of the awards at Charleston’s Laidley Field on Oct. 26. 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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Recent News
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10/09/2024
WVDACH and WV 250 Commission Hosts Conference, Oct. 9-11
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10/09/2024
West Virginia America 250th Battle of Point Pleasant Lantern Convoy Schedule, Oct. 9
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10/02/2024
WV Dept. Of Arts, Culture and History Seeks Scholarly Essay Submissions on History of West Virginia
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10/02/2024
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Celebrates its Annual Archaeology Day on Saturday, Oct. 5
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09/25/2024
West Virginia State Historic Preservation Survey & Planning Grants Available