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SUMMARY:State Historic Preservation Office to Present “Our Legacy\, Our Future” Awards
DESCRIPTION: WHEELING\, W.Va. – The State Historic Preservation Office of the West Virginia Department of Arts\, Culture and History (WVDACH) is proud to announce the 2022 Our Legacy\, Our Future Awards. The presentation of these awards will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday\, Oct. 9\, 2022\, at West Virginia Independence Hall in Wheeling. The event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nThese awards were inaugurated on the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and celebrate the people of West Virginia who have contributed to historic preservation efforts and the places throughout the state that give life to our history.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/state-historic-preservation-office-to-present-our-legacy-our-future-awards/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T110000
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SUMMARY:West Virginia Independence Hall to Host Coffee Social and Statehood Debate Featuring First-person Portrayers of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson
DESCRIPTION:WHEELING\, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will host a morning coffee social on Saturday\, Oct. 15\, at the historic McLure House Hotel from 9 – 11 a.m.\, followed by a debate over West Virginia statehood between Abraham Lincoln\, portrayed by John King\, and Andrew Johnson\, portrayed by Kevin Titus\, in the courtroom of WVIH at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required for this free event by calling WVIH. The deadline to reserve a spot is Thursday\, Oct. 6.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/west-virginia-independence-hall-to-host-coffee-social-and-statehood-debate-featuring-first-person-portrayers-of-abraham-lincoln-and-andrew-johnson/
CATEGORIES:Culture,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T200000
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SUMMARY:Culture Center to Host Annual Halloween Bash on Tuesday\, Oct. 25
DESCRIPTION:CHARLESTON\, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts\, Culture and History will host a Halloween Bash on Tuesday\, Oct. 25\, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Culture Center\, State Capitol Complex in Charleston. The Halloween Bash is free and open to the public. All guests are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costume or Halloween attire.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/culture-center-to-host-annual-halloween-bash-on-tuesday-oct-25/
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T190000
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SUMMARY:Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Celebrates West Virginia Archaeology Month with Photographic Artist and Author Michael J. Sherwin
DESCRIPTION:MOUNDSVILLE\, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville continues its celebration of West Virginia Archaeology Month on Thursday\, Oct. 27\, with a lecture by Michael J. Sherwin titled “Vanishing Points: Revisiting America’s Indigenous Landscape\,” as well as a book signing. The program begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-celebrates-west-virginia-archaeology-month-with-photographic-artist-and-author-michael-j-sherwin/
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T150000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
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SUMMARY:West Virginia Independence Hall to Host Halloween Bash
DESCRIPTION:WHEELING\, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will host their Halloween bash on Saturday\, Oct. 29\, from 1 – 4 p.m. All ages are invited for a fun-filled afternoon of spooky tales and caricature drawings from 1-3 p.m. with J.D. Williamson\, PBS Storyteller\, author and artist. A special “trick or treat” will take place throughout the Hall from 3 – 4 p.m.\, where children can collect treats to take home. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes\, and light refreshments will be served. This family friendly event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/west-virginia-independence-hall-to-host-halloween-bash/
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T130000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
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SUMMARY:Film: America's Untold Story\, Episode 1\, Struggle to Survive
DESCRIPTION:This four-part series tells the story of the settlement of the North American Continent that did not make it into the textbooks. Episodes 2-4 will be shown December-February. Part of the PBS Secrets of the Dead series.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/film-americas-untold-story-episode-1-struggle-to-survive/2022-11-12/
LOCATION:Grave Creek Mound\, 801 Jefferson Ave\, Moundsville\, WV\, 26041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T140000
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SUMMARY:West Virginia Emerging Artists Juried Exhibition to Open with Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:CHARLESTON\, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts\, Culture and History will unveil the 2022 West Virginia Emerging Artists Juried Exhibition in the Commissioner’s Gallery of the West Virginia State Museum at the Culture Center\, State Capitol Complex in Charleston on Sunday\, Nov. 13\, 2022\, at 2 p.m. The award winners also will be announced during the opening. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/west-virginia-emerging-artists-juried-exhibition-to-open-with-awards-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T190000
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SUMMARY:Film: The Lost Ones: The Long Journey Home
DESCRIPTION:A documentary film by Susan Rose and Manuel Saralegui \n\n\n\nThis is the story of two Lipan Apache children who were captured along the Texas-Mexican border in 1877 by the 4th U.S. Cavalry after massacring almost everyone in their village. Kasetta and her brother\, Jack\, lived with a military family before being sent to the Carlisle boarding school in Pennsylvania. They then each lived with different families and Kasetta bore a son\, who was sent to the Carlisle school upon her death. The children were never forgotten by their families\, who did not know what had happened to them or where they were buried until two centuries later. In 2009\, Lipan Apache descendants traveled to Carlisle to offer their blessings and send their Lost Ones home.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/film-the-lost-ones-the-long-journey-home/
LOCATION:Grave Creek Mound\, 801 Jefferson Ave\, Moundsville\, WV\, 26041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T190000
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SUMMARY:Free Holiday Music Performances by Puget Sound Co. at the Culture Center
DESCRIPTION: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 will perform at WVIH on Wednesday\, Nov. 30\, at 7:30 p.m. in the third-floor courtroom. The Culture Center will host PSC on Friday\, Dec. 2\, at 7 p.m. in the state theater. The hour-long event is free and open to all ages at both locations. The band also will have their merchandise available for sale.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/free-holiday-music-performances-by-puget-sound-co-at-the-culture-center/
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T130000
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CREATED:20230131T124213Z
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SUMMARY:Sparky and Rhonda Rucker to Perform at West Virginia Independence Hall
DESCRIPTION:The Ruckers perform throughout the U.S. as well as overseas\, singing songs and telling stories from the American folk tradition. They are internationally recognized as leading musicians\, authors\, and storytellers. They accompany themselves with fingerstyle picking and bottleneck blues guitar\, blues harmonica\, old-time banjo\, piano\, spoons and bones. https://wvculture.org/sparky-and-rhonda-rucker-to-perform-at-west-virginia-independence-hall/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/sparky-and-rhonda-rucker-to-perform-at-west-virginia-independence-hall/
CATEGORIES:Culture,WVIH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T140000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday program
DESCRIPTION:Will explore African American history in the New River Gorge area of West Virginia at 2 p.m. on Saturday\, Feb. 11. The program will be presented remotely from the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and can be attended in the auditorium at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex. It is titled “Heritage of the New River Gorge: African American History and Beyond” and will be presented by Park Ranger Jodi French-Burr. French-Burr has served as Interpretive Park Ranger with the National Park Service (NPS) since 1987 and uses her skills as an educator\, storyteller\, naturalist and historian to help others explore the rich history of the United States. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-announces-february-programs-2/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/second-saturday-program/
CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T103000
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CREATED:20230215T141041Z
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SUMMARY:WV Independence Hall and the Ohio Valley Civil War Roundtable to Host Presentation on General William B. Curtis
DESCRIPTION: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 former professor Earl Nicodemus.  \n\n\n\nIn 1861\, Curtis was commissioned as captain of Company D in the 12th West Virginia Regimen. Afterwards\, he took command of a brigade consisting of 1st\, 4th and 12th West Virginia regiments in October of 1864. His record shows that he fought in thirteen battles\, including Petersburg and Appomattox Court House. \n\n\n\nNicodemus served as a professor of instructional technology at West Liberty University for 40 years. He was instrumental in forming the West Liberty Historical Society and a “caretaker” of the historic West Liberty Cemetery from 1985 to 2016. In 2016 he was recognized as a West Virginia History Hero. His other interests include gardening and fishing.
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/wv-independence-hall-and-the-ohio-valley-civil-war-roundtable-to-host-presentation-on-general-william-b-curtis/
CATEGORIES:Culture,Sites,WVIH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T160000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
CREATED:20230131T124903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T124905Z
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SUMMARY:“Green Your Winter Blues”
DESCRIPTION:Indoor activities relating to gardening\,  members of Ohio County Master Gardeners\, Todd Hager from the Marshall County Cooperative Extension Office\, museum staff and volunteers will lead activities\, such as propagating a house plant\, soil testing\, making a “Sprout House” and creating a corn husk doll. Visitors can also test their knowledge of backyard birds and receive seeds from the museum’s Interpretive Garden to plant at home. In addition\, the 1-hour film “Lords of the Gourd” provides tips for growing giant pumpkins through the experiences of several contestants at the annual Cooperstown Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. as part of the gardening program.  https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-announces-february-programs-2/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/green-your-winter-blues/
CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T190000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
CREATED:20230131T124706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T124707Z
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SUMMARY:“Davis Bottom: Rare History\, Valuable Lives”
DESCRIPTION:This 1-hour film tells the remarkable story of Davis Bottom\, a diverse\, tight knit\, working class neighborhood established near downtown Lexington\, Ky.\, after the Civil War. Both African Americans and immigrants established homes in this racially diverse neighborhood. This program was produced by the Kentucky Archaeological Survey and the Kentucky Heritage Council. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-announces-february-programs-2/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/davis-bottom-rare-history-valuable-lives/
CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T113000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
CREATED:20230410T125210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T125521Z
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SUMMARY:Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dance Troupe
DESCRIPTION:The Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex is honored to host the Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dance Troupe from Albuquerque\, N.M.\, on Saturday\, April 15. The program begins at 11:30 a.m. with a lecture on Navajo history\, traditions and dance\, followed by an intermission at 12:30 p.m. and dance performances starting at 1 p.m. Under the direction of Shawn Price\, the Dineh Tah’ Dancers have promoted a deeper understanding of their rich cultural heritage to audiences across the country and have earned many awards and honors for their presentations and performances. Maintaining their deep connection to the religious aspects of their culture is of utmost importance as they share the beauty and rich spiritual traditions of their people. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-announces-april-programs/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/dineh-tah-navajo-dance-troupe/
CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T190000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
CREATED:20230410T125421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T125421Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture  “Coke Oven Ruins in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve”
DESCRIPTION:Coking spurred the growth of coal mining in the area of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve of West Virginia during the late 19th century. This program describes the coking process and the documentation of 632 coke ovens in several of the park’s coal mining towns. Fuerst serves as NPS archeologist and NPS historian and is president of the West Virginia Archeological Society. He holds an M.A. in archeology from Southern Illinois University. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-announces-april-programs/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/lecture-coke-oven-ruins-in-the-new-river-gorge-national-park-and-preserve/
CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T130000
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CREATED:20230410T125701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T125702Z
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SUMMARY:“Revisiting Grave Creek Mound: Results and Interpretations of the 2016 Geophysical Survey”
DESCRIPTION:“Revisiting Grave Creek Mound: Results and Interpretations of the 2016 Geophysical Survey” will be presented at 1 p.m. on Saturday\, April 29\, by Dr. Alexander C. Corkum II\, project geophysicist at Terracon\, Inc. As part of his doctoral research\, Dr. Corkum employed ground penetrating radar\, electrical resistivity tomography and drone-based photogrammetry to capture data both above and below the surface of the Grave Creek Mound. Join him as he explores the results of this survey work and what he learned along the way. He will also talk about photogrammetry and how accessible it can be for documenting things archaeological or otherwise and will allow the audience to get a closer look at some of the equipment he uses. Dr. Corkum holds a Ph.D. from the University of Bradford in West Yorkshire\, UK\, and manages the Geophysics Department for Terracon’s Columbus\, Ohio\, office. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-announces-april-programs/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/revisiting-grave-creek-mound-results-and-interpretations-of-the-2016-geophysical-survey/
CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T160000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
CREATED:20230511T121745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T121745Z
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Tissue Flowers
DESCRIPTION:May is also the month to celebrate and honor all mothers. Families are invited to stop in from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday\, May 13\, to make colorful tissue flowers just in time for Mother’s Day. Surprise mom with a special handmade gift. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-celebrates-historic-preservation-and-gardening-in-may/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/mothers-day-tissue-flowers/
CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T160000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
CREATED:20230511T121922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T121922Z
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SUMMARY:Interpretive Garden planting
DESCRIPTION:For the gardening season\, visitors can help plant the museum’s Interpretive Garden on Saturday\, May 20\, from noon to 4 p.m. Garden Planting Day includes indoor activities in case of inclement weather. A second planting day is planned for the same time on Saturday\, June 3. The garden will be planted using heirloom seeds\, including Buffalo Creek and Canada crookneck squashes\, Blue Shackamaxon\, Arikara Yellow and Genuine Cornfield beans\, eight-row Rhode Island flint corn and Seneca sunflowers. Replica stone garden hoes will be available to try out and there will be a small seed library for visitors who would like to grow some crops at home. The activities will be guided by museum staff and volunteers as well as members of the Ohio County Master Gardeners. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-celebrates-historic-preservation-and-gardening-in-may/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/interpretive-garden-planting/
CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T190000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
CREATED:20230511T122112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T122112Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Preservation Month Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The celebration of Historic Preservation Month will continue at 7 p.m. on Thursday\, May 25\, Kelley Berliner\, eastern regional director of The Archaeological Conservancy\, will discuss “The Archaeological Conservancy’s Preservation Efforts in the East: from the Paleoindian through 20th-Century Industrial Sites.” For the past 42 years\, the Conservancy has been the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to the permanent preservation of archaeological sites across the country. Its diverse sites range from the Thunderbird site\, with remains of one of the earliest Paleoindian structures discovered in the U.S.\, to the Pamplin Pipe Factory\, a manufacturing facility that grew from an early cottage industry of making pipes from local clays. Berliner will highlight some of the important sites protected by the Conservancy\, including some in West Virginia\, and the Conservancy’s efforts to preserve them. Berliner holds a B.A. in anthropology from the University of Toronto and an M.A. in historical archaeology from the College of William and Mary. Her interests include public archaeology\, community engagement\, preservation and archaeology of the northeastern United States and Canada. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-celebrates-historic-preservation-and-gardening-in-may/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/historic-preservation-month-lecture/
CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T130000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
CREATED:20231010T122435Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday film Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex
DESCRIPTION:“Lords of the Gourd”\, will be shown at 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturday\, Oct. 14. It follows the trials and tribulations of several contestants in the annual giant pumpkin growing competition held in Cooperstown\, N.Y. Moisture and nutrients must be provided\, and the growers battle hungry rodents\, insects and even human troublemakers. Will the prize pumpkin surpass the 1000-pound mark\, or even turn out to be a 1\,500-pound world record breaker? The 60-minute film is a production of Radio Pictures in association with PBS. Pumpkins are among the crops domesticated and cultivated in the Americas during prehistoric times and seeds of pumpkins and squash have been found in the archaeological record. MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/second-saturday-film-grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex/
CATEGORIES:GCMAC,Sites
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T130000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
CREATED:20231010T122603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T122603Z
UID:9834-1697893200-1697893200@wvculture.org
SUMMARY:International Archaeology Day Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex
DESCRIPTION:International Archaeology Day will be celebrated on Saturday\, Oct. 21\, with the PBS film\, “Secrets of the Dead: Vampire Legend.” This 60-minute documentary re-examines the vampire legend through clues found in medieval burials. Archaeologists\, historians and forensic specialists work together to explain this traditional belief. The film will be shown at 1and 3 p.m. MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/international-archaeology-day-grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex/
CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T190000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
CREATED:20231010T122754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T122755Z
UID:9835-1698346800-1698346800@wvculture.org
SUMMARY:The annual Archaeology Month lecture Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex
DESCRIPTION:The annual Archaeology Month lecture will be presented at 7 p.m. on Thursday\, Oct. 26\, by Dr. James M. Adovasio\, senior scientist at APTIM and director of archaeology at Senator John Heinz History Center.  The presentation is titled “Meadowcroft Rockshelter 2023: Fifty Years Later.” Excavations at the Southwestern Pennsylvania site began 50 years ago. Meadowcroft is known as the first serious challenge to the Clovis-first peopling model that dominated American archaeological thought for decades. This presentation summarizes the salient aspects of the prehistoric record from Meadowcroft Rockshelter and discusses the role(s) the site has played in the history of American Archaeology. MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/the-annual-archaeology-month-lecture-grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex/
CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T140000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
CREATED:20231102T164627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T164627Z
UID:9937-1699192800-1699192800@wvculture.org
SUMMARY:West Virginia Department of Arts\, Culture and History to Host Exhibition Opening and Awards Ceremony at Culture Center
DESCRIPTION: CHARLESTON\, W.Va. – The 23rd biennial West Virginia Juried Exhibition will open at the Culture Center\, State Capitol Complex in Charleston\, along with an awards ceremony\, on Sunday\, Nov. 5\, at 2 p.m. Sixty-six West Virginia artists were selected for the exhibit\, which will feature 89 pieces\, including painting\, drawing\, mixed media\, craft\, photography\, digital art\, sculpture and print. Thirty counties are represented in the show. The exhibit opening reception and awards ceremony is free and open to the public. The exhibit will remain at the Culture Center until Feb. 10\, 2024. https://wvculture.org/2023-west-virginia-juried-exhibition-artists-announced/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/west-virginia-department-of-arts-culture-and-history-to-host-exhibition-opening-and-awards-ceremony-at-culture-center/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T150000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
CREATED:20231207T125935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T125936Z
UID:10151-1702731600-1702738800@wvculture.org
SUMMARY:Holiday greeting cards and ornament Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Artist Cheryl Childers will lead a workshop making holiday greeting cards and ornaments from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday\, Dec. 16. Acrylic paints will be used to create a unique decoration or a greeting card. Budding artists of all ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. https://wvculture.org/december-events-at-grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/holiday-greeting-cards-and-ornament-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T103000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
CREATED:20240126T125451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T125452Z
UID:10931-1706956200-1706956200@wvculture.org
SUMMARY:Live History Show at West Virginia Independence Hall
DESCRIPTION:WHEELING\, W.Va. – Live History\, a theatre company that specializes in bringing your local history to life\, will feature two showings of “A Timeless Gathering” at West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling on Saturday\, Feb. 3. Showtimes are 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the WVIH courtroom and will last one and a half hours. The show is free and open to the public. https://wvculture.org/live-history-show-at-west-virginia-independence-hall-feb-3/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/live-history-show-at-west-virginia-independence-hall/
CATEGORIES:Culture,Sites,WVIH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T130000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
CREATED:20240202T125241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T125242Z
UID:10976-1707570000-1707570000@wvculture.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Program
DESCRIPTION:Will be a film about the Underground Railroad in honor of the occasion. “Roots of Resistance: The Story of the Underground Railroad” will be screened at 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturday\, Feb. 10. The film features the narratives of escaped slaves and their descendants who tell the story of the secret network of deeply committed individuals who helped escaped slaves find their way to freedom. The 56-minute film was produced in 2005 by the WGBH Educational Foundation and is part of the American Experience series aired on PBS. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-celebrates-february-with-black-history-month-valentines-day-and-spring/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/second-saturday-program-3/
CATEGORIES:GCMAC,Sites
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T160000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
CREATED:20240202T125400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T125401Z
UID:10977-1708790400-1708790400@wvculture.org
SUMMARY:Green Your Winter Blues
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon filled with displays and activities related to gardening. The program will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday\, Feb. 24. Visitors can join Ohio County Master Gardeners\, Ainsley Gray\, agricultural program assistant at the Marshall County Cooperative Extension Office\, and other museum volunteers in celebrating the approaching Spring season. Visitors can learn about monarch butterflies with biologist Kayla Black\, take seeds from the museum’s Interpretive Garden to grow at home\, propagate a houseplant\, make a “Sprout House” for germinating seeds\, and enjoy a variety of additional activities and displays. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-celebrates-february-with-black-history-month-valentines-day-and-spring/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/green-your-winter-blues-2/
CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T160000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
CREATED:20240304T132153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T132154Z
UID:11159-1709985600-1710000000@wvculture.org
SUMMARY:Marshall County Schools Celebration of the Arts
DESCRIPTION:The event is a celebration of music and visual arts and includes activities for the kids. Musical performances will be provided by Marshall County students and volunteers will staff family-friendly arts and crafts tables. The event also includes the opening reception and ribbon cutting from 2to 4 p.m. for the “Annual Marshall County Student Art Show.” This exhibit of art created by Marshall County middle and high school students showcases a variety of artwork\, including drawings\, paintings\, photographs and sculptures. It is organized and set up by the Cameron High School Art Club under the guidance of art teacher Amanda Jenree and will be judged for awards in several categories.  Visitors who view the exhibit during the opening reception can vote for “People’s Choice” awards. The “Marshall County Student Art Show” will remain on exhibit through Thursday\, April 4. https://wvculture.org/grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex-plans-a-variety-of-programs-in-march/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/marshall-county-schools-celebration-of-the-arts/
CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T173000
DTSTAMP:20250717T112910
CREATED:20240617T183137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T183138Z
UID:11897-1718881200-1718904600@wvculture.org
SUMMARY:“Adventure Begins at Your Library” scavenger hunt
DESCRIPTION:Organized by the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library. The scavenger hunt features 11 historic locations in Moundsville and will run from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The last stop will be at the library\, where each person who answers all 11 questions will win a prize and be eligible for a drawing for a larger prize. https://wvculture.org/june-events-and-wv-day-activities-at-the-grave-creek-mound-archaeological-complex/
URL:https://wvculture.org/event/adventure-begins-at-your-library-scavenger-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Culture,GCMAC,Sites
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