WV Independence Hall Hosts Free Christmas Concert on December 14
WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will host a free concert in the courtroom by the Community Serenade band on Saturday, Dec. 14, from noon to…
WVDACH to Begin Accepting Submission for the 2025 Youth Congressional Art Competition, Dec. 2
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will begin accepting submissions for the 2025 Youth Congressional Art competition on Dec. 2, 2024, through the…
WV Department of Arts, Culture and History Announces 2024-25 Poetry Out Loud Registration Deadline
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 2025 West Virginia Poetry Out Loud state competition registration deadline is set for Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. All West Virginia public and private high schools and homeschool associations…
National Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville is celebrating National Native American Heritage Month in November with two weekends of programming that you don’t want to…
2024 West Virginia State Marching Band Invitational Championship Winners Announced
Cabell Midland wins Governor’s Cup Series CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Thirty-six bands from around the state showcased their talents in the 13th annual West Virginia State Marching Band Invitational Championship University…
Thirty-six Bands to Compete in West Virginia Marching Band Invitational
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 13th annual West Virginia Marching Band Invitational (WVMBI) Championship will feature 36 high school bands from 28 counties around the state on Saturday, Oct. 26, at…
West Virginia Middle Schools in Kanawha, Lincoln, Mercer and Wyoming Counties Benefit from Save The Music Foundation Grants
Presentations to Take Place Friday, Oct. 25 WHO: The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and Save The Music Foundation. WHAT: The Save The Music Foundation will take its…
West Virginia Middle Schools in Harrison, Marion, Preston and Roane Counties Benefit from Save The Music Foundation Grants
Presentations to TakWHO: The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and Save The Music Foundation. WHAT: The Save The Music Foundation will take its 2024 fall tour of West…
“An Evening with Bob Thompson” at the Culture Center, Oct. 23
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, Oct. 23, 2024, at the…
West Virginia Archives and History Celebrates Veterans in November
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Archives and History will host a “Celebration of West Virginia Veterans” in the Archives and History Library at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, in…
Department of Arts, Culture and History Announces Opening of WV Emerging Artists Exhibition
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will open a new exhibition at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, in Charleston on Sunday, Nov.…
Anniversary of Battle of Point Pleasant Student Contest Winners Announced
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the West Virginia America 250 Commission held student creativity contests to commemorate the 250th anniversary of…
WVDACH and WV 250 Commission Hosts Conference, Oct. 9-11
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the West Virginia America 250 Commission is hosting a conference, Oct. 9 – 11 in Huntington,…
West Virginia America 250th Battle of Point Pleasant Lantern Convoy Schedule, Oct. 9
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the West Virginia America 250th Commission will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Point…
WV Dept. Of Arts, Culture and History Seeks Scholarly Essay Submissions on History of West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is soliciting bids for the completion of scholarly essays for inclusion in a special publication. This publication is being…
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Celebrates its Annual Archaeology Day on Saturday, Oct. 5
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will feature special activities from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, as part of its annual Archaeology…
West Virginia State Historic Preservation Survey & Planning Grants Available
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Applications are now being accepted for FY 2025 Historic Preservation Survey and Planning grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Department of…
As Nation Approaches 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, West Virginia to Commemorate State’s Impact in October
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will team up with communities across the Mountain State and higher education institutions, Oct. 9-11, to remember…
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,…