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... View Article
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/
Gallowglass, a traditional Celtic music ensemble, and Faire May, a traditional folk music band, will each perform during a free concert at West Virginia Independence Hall in downtown Wheeling beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 3. The performance is free and open to the public. https://wvculture.org/west-virginia-independence-hall-to-present-free-celtic-concert-march-3/
Do you have a mystery fossil? Bring it to our expert for identification by Dr. Elizabeth Rhenberg from the WV Geological and Economic Survey! Don’t have a fossil? A fossil display by members of the West Virginia Fossil Club will showcase some of their specimens and answer questions about collecting fossils. Family friendly activities relating... View Article
Fossil Day, which takes place twice a year, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 4. The public is invited to bring mystery fossils for identification by Dr. Elizabeth Rhenberg from the WV Geological and Economic Survey. Rhenberg is employed as a survey geologist in the Coal and Mapping departments. She... View Article
“King of Crimes” refers to the crime of treason for which Aaron Burr was tried in John Marshall’s court just three years after the deadly Hamilton duel. President Thomas Jefferson had Burr charged with treason for plotting to carve out a kingdom for himself from parts of Louisiana and Mexico. The case also involved the... View Article
The monthly Second Saturday program will be the showing of the film “The King of Crimes” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 11. “King of Crimes” refers to the crime of treason for which Aaron Burr was tried in John Marshall’s court. President Thomas Jefferson had Burr charged with treason for plotting to carve out... View Article
The Culture Center in Charleston will present a three-part concert series called “Music Classic,” featuring Pianist Barbara Nissman. Hosted by Steinway Living Legend, and Nissman, a 2023 inductee into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame, the three concerts will take place on Thursday, Feb. 9; Thursday, March 16 and also on Tuesday, May 16,... View Article
By Lisa Dugas, MA, RPA, Senior Lead for Cultural Resources at Big Pine Consultants In honor of National Women’s History Month and women in archaeology, this program highlights the life and work of archaeologist Bettye J. Broyles (1928-2011). Ms. Dugas obtained her B.A. in Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh and her M.A. in Anthropology... View Article
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