Annual Vandalia Gathering to be Held May 26-28 in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28, the Culture Center and State Capitol grounds will set the stage for the 46th Vandalia Gathering – the state’s annual celebration…
West Virginia Independence Hall to Host Civil War-related Event, May 20
WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will host two Civil War-related programs on Saturday, May 20, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. The programs are free and…
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Celebrates Historic Preservation and Gardening in May
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville observes May as Historic Preservation Month. Historic Preservation will be celebrated with a film about the State Capitol, a lecture…
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History is Currently Accepting Entries for its Annual Juried Quilt Exhibition
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is currently accepting entries for the 2023 West Virginia Quilts and Wall Hangings Juried Exhibition. The deadline…
Free Family Fun at West Virginia Independence Hall, April 22
WHEELING, W.Va. – A variety of fun activities related to the American Civil War will be presented at West Virginia Independence Hall in Wheeling on Saturday, April 22, between 10…
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announces April Programs
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — This April, Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville is pleased to offer several events, including the Second Saturday Film, lectures, the Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dance Troupe,…
Bridgeport High School Student to Represent West Virginia in Poetry Out Loud National Finals
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Bridgeport High School student Morgan Sprouse will represent West Virginia in the 2023 Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D.C. on May 8-10. Sprouse won the…
44 Students to Compete in West Virginia Poetry Out Loud State Finals Competition, March 10-11
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Forty-four students from across West Virginia will recite poems by Joy Harjo, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Emily Dickinson, Jimmy Santiago Baca, Tracy K. Smith, Rocket Caleshu and many…
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announce March Programs
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville is busy with activities in March, including Fossil Day, the opening of the annual Marshall County Student Art Show, an…
West Virginia Independence Hall to Present Free Celtic Concert, March 3
WHEELING, W.Va. – Gallowglass, a traditional Celtic music ensemble, and Faire May, a traditional folk music band, will each perform during a free concert at West Virginia Independence Hall in…
WV Independence Hall and the Ohio Valley Civil War Roundtable to Host Presentation on General William B. Curtis
WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling and the Ohio Valley Civil War Roundtable will host a lecture on General William B. Curtis from West Liberty by…
Three-part Concert Series Featuring Pianist Barbara Nissman at the Culture Center Beginning Feb. 9
Barbara Nissman CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Culture Center in Charleston will present a three-part concert series called “Music Classic,” featuring Pianist Barbara Nissman. Hosted by Steinway Living Legend, and Nissman,…
Historic Preservation Development Grants Available
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Applications are now available for matching historic preservation Development Grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the Department of Arts, Culture and History. Eligible projects…
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announces February Programs
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — This February, Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will offer several activities for families, including a lecture and a film in honor of Black History Month,…
Sparky and Rhonda Rucker to Perform at West Virginia Independence Hall
WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall In Wheeling will host a performance by Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, musicians, authors and storytellers, on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. The…
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announces January Programs
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville kicks off 2023 with a winter craft activity, Marble Golf, and the final two episodes of America’s Untold Stories, a documentary…
Arts in Our Communities Conference
February 28 and March 1, 2023 The registration link is LIVE! Complete your registration for the FREE Arts in Our Communities conference here: Conference RegistrationYou can gather at the Culture Center…
West Virginia Independence Hall to Host Holiday Concert
WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling welcomes traditional folk music band Faire May for an authentic Victorian Christmas show, featuring carols from the 1800s and before…
Free Holiday Music Performances by Puget Sound Co. at West Virginia Independence Hall and the Culture Center, Nov. 30 and Dec. 2
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling and the Culture Center in Charleston will each host a holiday music performance by Seattle-based Puget Sound Company (PSC). PSC…
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Plans “Holiday Warm-up” in November
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex is offering a “Holiday Warm-up” in November to kick off the holiday season. Programs and activities include two documentary film screenings, a…