WV Independence Hall Hosts Free Christmas Concert on December 14

WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will host a free concert in the courtroom by the Community Serenade band on Saturday, Dec. 14, from noon to 1:30 p.m. The music will include traditional holiday songs. The program is open to the public. Established in 2018 with…

2024 West Virginia State Marching Band Invitational Championship Winners Announced

Cabell Midland wins Governor’s Cup Series CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Thirty-six bands from around the state showcased their talents in the 13th annual West Virginia State Marching Band Invitational Championship University of Charleston Stadium, Laidley Field in Charleston, Saturday, Oct. 26. A complete list of winners is included. Cabell Midland High…

Thirty-six Bands to Compete in West Virginia Marching Band Invitational

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 13th annual West Virginia Marching Band Invitational (WVMBI) Championship will feature 36 high school bands from 28 counties around the state on Saturday, Oct. 26, at University of Charleston Stadium, Laidley Field in Charleston. The invitational also will feature the finals for the 4th annual Governor’s…

“An Evening with Bob Thompson” at the Culture Center, Oct. 23

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will host “An Evening with Bob Thompson” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at the Culture Center Theater, State Capitol Complex, in Charleston. The show is free and open to the public. Internationally known jazz…

West Virginia Archives and History Celebrates Veterans in November

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Archives and History will host a “Celebration of West Virginia Veterans” in the Archives and History Library at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, in Charleston on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. The program will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free…

Anniversary of Battle of Point Pleasant Student Contest Winners Announced

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the West Virginia America 250 Commission held student creativity contests to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. The contests were open…

WVDACH and WV 250 Commission Hosts Conference, Oct. 9-11

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the West Virginia America 250 Commission is hosting a conference, Oct. 9 – 11 in Huntington, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States…

West Virginia America 250th Battle of Point Pleasant Lantern Convoy Schedule, Oct. 9

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the West Virginia America 250th Commission will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant with a lantern convoy on Wednesday, Oct. 9, beginning at the Greenbrier County Courthouse at 8 a.m. The lantern…

West Virginia State Historic Preservation Survey & Planning Grants Available

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Applications are now being accepted for FY 2025 Historic Preservation Survey and Planning grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH). It is anticipated that approximately $90,000 will be awarded from funding appropriated by the United…