Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announce March Programs

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville is busy with activities in March, including Fossil Day, the opening of the annual Marshall County Student Art Show, an archaeology lecture honoring March as Women’s History Month, an exhibit of photographs by the Ohio Valley Photo Club and a…

West Virginia Independence Hall to Present Free Celtic Concert, March 3

WHEELING, W.Va. – 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. Gallowglass was…

Historic Preservation Development Grants Available

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Applications are now available for matching historic preservation Development Grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the Department of Arts, Culture and History. Eligible projects include the restoration, rehabilitation or archaeological development of historic sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Deadline for…

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announces February Programs

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — This February, Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will offer several activities for families, including a lecture and a film in honor of Black History Month, an afternoon of indoor activities relating to gardening and a make-your-own pop-up greeting cards for Valentine’s Day or other occasions.…

Sparky and Rhonda Rucker to Perform at West Virginia Independence Hall

WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall In Wheeling will host a performance by Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, musicians, authors and storytellers, on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. The performance is free and open to the public.  The Ruckers perform throughout the U.S. as well as overseas, singing songs…

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announces January Programs

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville kicks off 2023 with a winter craft activity, Marble Golf, and the final two episodes of America’s Untold Stories, a documentary series that focuses on the settlement of St. Augustine in Florida. These programs are free and open to the public.…

Arts in Our Communities Conference

February 28 and March 1, 2023 The registration link is LIVE! Complete your registration for the FREE Arts in Our Communities conference here: Conference RegistrationYou can gather at the Culture Center in Charleston with artists and arts organization representatives from all over West Virginia. Scheduled for Tuesday, February 28 and Wednesday,…

West Virginia Independence Hall to Host Holiday Concert

 WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling welcomes traditional folk music band Faire May for an authentic Victorian Christmas show, featuring carols from the 1800s and before on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at 6 p.m. The group will perform medieval carols, Victorian Christmas songs and new favorites…

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Plans “Holiday Warm-up” in November

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex is offering a “Holiday Warm-up” in November to kick off the holiday season. Programs and activities include two documentary film screenings, a meet-and-greet reception with artist Eric Dye, making greeting cards with artists Cheryl Childers and Patty Neis, and completing a tree…

2022 West Virginia State Marching Band Invitational Championship Winners Announced

Cabell Midland wins Governor’s Cup Series CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Forty-six bands from around the state, including one exhibition band, showcased their talents in the eleventh annual West Virginia State Marching Band Invitational Championship at the University of Charleston Stadium at Laidley Field on Saturday, Oct. 29. The Milton and Barboursville…

Forty-seven Bands to Compete in West Virginia Marching Band Invitational

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 11th annual West Virginia Marching Band Invitational (WVMBI) Championship will feature 47 high school bands from 33 counties around the state on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the University of Charleston Stadium, Laidley Field. Milton Middle School and Barboursville Middle School will open the event at 8:50…

West Virginia Independence Hall to Host Halloween Bash

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…