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.
A documentary film by Susan Rose and Manuel Saralegui This 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... View Article
An original production that celebrates the holiday season in the Mountain State. Wild and wonderful and family-friendly, this event will feature memorable songs, humor, storytelling and the spirit of Christmas that you won’t want to miss. Mountain Home Christmas is sure to be a joyous celebration that captures the cultural beauty of West Virginia.
The WV Strawberry Festival is a 9 day fun-filled festival in Buckhannon, WV. Complete with live music, food vendors, carnival and fireworks, you’re sure to find something for everyone!
Meet authors Gary L. Rider and Roseanna Dakan Keller who will give a short introduction to their newest book which tells the story of Moundsville’s Fostoria Glass plant and some of the people who worked there. The program will be held at the museum’s exhibit of Fostoria glass and copies of the book will be... View Article
The mission of the WV Country Roads Festival is to promote the history and agriculture of West Virginia in a fun, educational and safe environment by promoting the traditions of family entertainment. The WV Country Roads Festival values our community, and holds a primary objective of supporting our community by creating a venue to provide... View Article
Atlanta Rythm Section will headline this year's River Road Music Festival as a part of their 50th anniversary tour. ARS joins a line up that includes Appalachian Folk singer Micah Kesselring and West Virginia native and rising country singer Kate Boyteck. The event benefits Historic Henderson Hall, built in 1836 and now operated as a... View Article
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
In honor of Women’s History Month, on March 28, West Virginia University Libraries’ Art in the Libraries will host the first Feminist Activist Artist in Residence Catron Booker for a virtual presentation and viewing of her forthcoming project, "Affrilachian Freedom Dreaming: Honoring Dr. Ancella Bickley." Booker’s project, a short film that explores Black resistance through the Dr. Ancella Bickley... 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.
In collaboration with the Harpers Ferry Historical National Park, Harpers Ferry Park Association, and the Howard Burns Quartet. Join us for this one-hour sunset concert on the lawn of historic Storer College in Harpers Ferry for the music of jazz legend and Storer College alumnus, Don Redman. Back by popular request, ACMF String musicians are... 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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