West Virginia Statewide Historic Preservation Plan Available
Charleston, W.Va- The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Department of Tourism has digitally published the 2025-2031 statewide historic preservation plan. This long-range strategic plan is intended…
CALL FOR ARTISTS: America250 Community Mural
CALL FOR ARTISTS: America250 Community Mural ⏰ DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: June 8, 2026 🎨 OVERVIEW To celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the West Virginia Department…
New Exhibit to Open at West Virginia Culture Center
Featuring West Virginia native authors’ work CHARLESTON, WV — West Virginia Archives and History presents “Black Gold, Gilded Wings,” an exhibition opening March 23, in the Archives and History Reading…
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Download this Call for Artists as a PDF here. Call for Artists: West Virginia Memorial to Fallen Heroes of the Global War on TerrorismIn order to preserve the memory of West…
West Virginia Archives and History Showcases New Quilt Exhibit
Charleston, W.Va.- The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and West Virginia Archives and History is proud to present “Piecing Together Community,” a vibrant new exhibition which…
West Virginia Independence Hall to Celebrate West Virginia Day on Friday, June 20
All Activities are Free and Open to the Public WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will celebrate West Virginia’s 162nd birthday on Friday, June 20, 2025.…
Culture Center to Host Free West Virginia Day Celebration
Charleston, W.Va. – The Culture Center, at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston, will host a West Virginia Day celebration for the Mountain State’s 162nd birthday on Friday, June 20,…
New Juried Art Exhibit Opening at Culture Center
Department of Arts, Culture and History celebrates final installment of Inspired Series Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History will open a new exhibition at…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Annual Vandalia Gathering to be Held this Weekend in Charleston
Charleston, W.Va. — This weekend, the State Capitol grounds will host the 48th Vandalia Gathering – the state’s annual celebration of Appalachian heritage. This event is free to the public and…
West Virginia State Historic Preservation Survey and Planning Grants Available
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – An additional opportunity to apply for FY 2025 matching Historic Preservation Survey and Planning Grants is now available through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the…
Governor Morrisey Proclaims March 21, 2025, Arts Day in West Virginia
Charleston, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed a proclamation declaring Friday, March 21, 2025, as Arts Day in West Virginia during the annual Arts Day at the Legislature celebration. The…
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History to Begin Accepting Entries for its Annual Juried Quilt Exhibition
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will begin accepting entries for the 2025 West Virginia Quilts and Wall Hangings Juried Exhibition on Friday,…
Department of Arts, Culture and History Now Accepting Submissions for the Inspired: West Virginia Historic Figures Juried Art Exhibition
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is currently accepting submissions for the fourth installation of Inspired: A West Virginia Series of Juried Exhibitions. This…
Logan High School Student to Represent West Virginia in Poetry Out Loud National Finals
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Logan High School student Emily Porter will represent West Virginia in the 2025 Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D.C. on May 5-7, 2025. Porter won…
2025 Congressional Youth Art Competition Winners Announced
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Six young artists have been selected as winners in the annual Congressional Art Competition, which is on display in the Balcony Gallery of the Culture Center, State…
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex to Host Annual Fossil Day Event
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – The Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will host its annual Fossil Day event on Saturday, March 8, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. As one…
State Historic Preservation Office to Host Informational Webinar for Development Grant
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (WV SHPO) is hosting an informational webinar for their annual Development Grant. This funding is designated to assist in the protection,…
42 Students to Compete in West Virginia Poetry Out Loud State Finals on Feb. 28 and March 1
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Forty-two students from across West Virginia will recite poems by Nikki Giovanni, Robert Frost, Willie Perdomo, Emily Dickinson, and many others during the 2025 Poetry Out Loud…
2025 Youth Congressional Art Competition Submission Deadline Extended
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is extending the deadline to turn in submissions for the 2025 Youth Congressional Art competition to Friday,…
Live History Show at West Virginia Independence Hall, Feb. 8
WHEELING, W.Va. – Live History, a theatre company that specializes in bringing your local history to life, will feature two showings of “A Knock at the Door: A History Mystery”…