The State Historic Preservation Office Hosts Informational Webinar for Annual Survey & Planning Grant
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is hosting an informational webinar for their annual Survey & Planning Grant. This funding is designated to conducting architectural…
Department of Arts, Culture and History Seeking Entries for Inspired: West Virginia Wildlife Juried Art Exhibition
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will begin accepting submissions for the third installation of Inspired: A West Virginia Series of Juried Exhibitions on Friday,…
“An Evening with Bob Thompson” at the Culture Center in Charleston, Sept. 11
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will host “An Evening with Bob Thompson” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at the…
Secretary Randall Reid-Smith releases statement following lawsuit filing regarding Capitol Murals project
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Cabinet Secretary Randall Reid-Smith released the following statement today after a recent civil lawsuit filing in Kanawha County Circuit Court regarding the Capitol Murals project. “The plaintiffs’…
August Events at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Late summer activities at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will include the film “Top Secret Rosies: The Female Computers of World War II,” the…
2025 State Historic Preservation Annual Work Program Announced
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) announces the proposed Annual Work Program for the 2024-2025 Historic Preservation Program is now available for review…
Department of Arts, Culture and History Announces New Juried Art Exhibit from Inspired Series
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History will open a new exhibition at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, in Charleston on Sunday, July 28,…
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announces July Events
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — This July, Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will host a lecture on preserving West Virginia’s coal mining history and will celebrate summer by decorating bug-collecting…
WV Department of Arts, Culture and History to Host the Governor’s Arts Caravan Across the State
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Governor’s Arts Caravan is coming to a town near you. The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the State Arts Office will…
Department of Arts, Culture and History Accepting Applications for 2024 West Virginia Emerging Artists Juried Exhibition
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is currently accepting submissions for the 2024 West Virginia Emerging Artists Juried Exhibition through Sept. 6, 2024.…
WV Department of Arts, Culture and History to Host West Virginia Day Celebration at the State Capitol and Culture Center, June 20
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice will join the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History to celebrate West Virginia’s 161st birthday with festivities…
June Events and WV Day Activities at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville begins the summer season with a birthday celebration for the Mountain State, a visit from the Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dancers,…
Ginny Hawker Presented with 2024 Vandalia Award
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Ginny Hawker, of Elkins, received the 2024 Vandalia Award at the Vandalia Gathering Friday evening concert on May 24, 2024. West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and…
2024 Vandalia Gathering Contest Winners Announced
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s champion old-time fiddle, bluegrass banjo and mandolin players competed for top honors on Saturday, May 25, during the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and…
A Steinway Celebration! with Pianist Barbara Nissman at the Culture Center in Charleston, May 29
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will present an evening of great music and informal chat to celebrate the Steinway piano. “A Steinway…
Sherrard Middle School Team Two Wins West Virginia State History Bowl
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Sherrard Middle School Team Two from Wheeling, Marshall County, won the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History’s (WVDACH) 15th annual West Virginia State History Bowl…
WV Independence Hall Hosts Free Concert June 8
WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will host a free concert by the community Serenade band on Saturday, June 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. The…
Annual Vandalia Gathering to be Held May 24-26 in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, the Culture Center and State Capitol grounds will set the stage for the 47th Vandalia Gathering – the state’s annual celebration…
WV Department of Arts, Culture and History Announces Partnership with Wing 2 Wing Foundation and Save The Music Foundation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) announces a partnership with the Wing 2 Wing Foundation and the Save The Music Foundation. The Wing…
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Celebrates Historic Preservation Month as well as Gardening Season in May
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex celebrates Historic Preservation Month with a lecture on preserving historic buildings in Wheeling, a film on the Civil Conservation Corps, and a…