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... View Article
“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... View Article
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... View Article
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... View Article
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/
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... View Article
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... View Article
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... View Article
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.... View Article
Grave Creek is once again honored to receive a visit from the Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dance Troupe who will perform on Saturday, June 22. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. with a lecture by Shawn Price, tradition keeper and director of the troupe, who will talk about the Navajo Code Talkers who served in World... View Article
David Scofield, director of Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, will present a lecture titled “Meadowcroft Rock Shelter: A Half-Century of Prehistoric Preservation.” After 50 years, Meadowcroft continues to be a site of ongoing archaeological study as well as a heritage tourism attraction. Scofield will share the challenges and successes of preserving the open rockshelter excavation... View Article
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 of the Complex’s most popular programs, there is sure to be something of interest for everyone. This event is free and open to the public.
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