By Stan Bumgardner, Editor, Goldenseal Magazine Stan Bumgardner discusses the largest armed insurrection in the United States since the Civil War, examining its causes, its major events, and why few West Virginians ever learned about these nationally significant struggles until recent decades.
Learn all about archaeology in an afternoon filled with behind-the scenes tours of the Research Facility, flint knapping, spear throwing using an atlatl, hands-on activities, and many other demonstrations and displays.
Each year in October the WVDACH hosts the "Official State Marching Band Championship of West Virginia." Which takes place at Laidley Field in Charleston, WV. High School Marching bands from all over the state come to showcase their skills and compete for the title of "State Honor Band." We are proud to continue that tradition... View Article
By William Reynolds, Historian and Exhibit Specialist, Campus Martius Museum, Marietta, OH This program looks at some of the first reports on earthworks in the Ohio Valley, including the Grave Creek Mound. Early maps and descriptions of mounds and other prehistoric earthworks can provide a more complete picture of these ancient structures than is visible... View Article
Dance Schools, Studios, and Companies from around the state come to be adjudicated for a spot in the nightly performances during the West Virginia Dance Festival.
To celebrate the life and achievements of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, the Greenbrier Historical Society will be hosting a weekend of community activities aimed at recognizing her life and legacy and inspiring the next generation of scientists and thinkers. These events will take place at the Schoolhouse Hotel in White Sulphur Springs the weekend of... View Article
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.
CABIN FEVER is back! - Saturday, Feb. 22 @ Graham House The second annual Cabin Fever concert at the historic Graham House in Lowell, WV is right around the corner and promises to be a great show! On Saturday, February 22nd, from 3 PM to 5 PM, three very talented musicians - Tish Westman, Hunter... View Article
Join the West Virginia Humanities Council on Friday, June 20th, from 2:00-4:00pm at our historic headquarters, the MacFarland-Hubbard house. The event will feature refreshments, historic house tours and Appalachian storytelling with Bill Hairston and Bill Lepp. The event is free and open to the public.
The Smithers Skill Swap, a community-powered initiative that brings neighbors together to share knowledge, creativity, and skills, is proud to present a special creative writing event: “Writing With a Beat” featuring published author Yvonne Kindle. This free workshop will be held Wednesday, July 24, from 10am to 12pm at the GATEWAY Center Gym, Smithers City... View Article
Join Mark Bowe, the charismatic star of the beloved series Barnwood Builders, for a journey into the heart of his craft. This special event will feature Bowe sharing insights from his dynamic career in building, from his roots in West Virginia to becoming a celebrated television personality. Audiences will be treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes... View Article
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