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Hank Lutton to Present “Vanished Monuments: The Lost Prehistoric Mounds and Landscapes of the Upper Ohio Valley” at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex on Feb. 27

February 22, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Hank D. Lutton, archaeologist and historian, will present “Vanished Monuments: The Lost Prehistoric Mounds and Landscapes... View Article

West Virginia Independence Hall to Present Free Celtic Music Concert, March 1

February 22, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… WHEELING, W.Va. – Gallowglass, a traditional music ensemble that performs vocal and instrumental music of the Celtic nations, will... View Article

South Middle School Team Two Wins Region 7 History Bowl Tournament

February 20, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – South Middle School Team Two, with students Samantha Carver, Carter Herron, Ben Minor and Natalie Turner,... View Article

Sherrard Middle School Team One Wins Region 6 History Bowl Tournament

February 20, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… WHEELING, W.Va. – Sherrard Middle School Team One, with students Pearl Chambers, Maria Evans, Paige Messner and Tora McNeil,... View Article

Annual History Day to Take Place at the State Capitol and Culture Center on Thursday, Feb. 21

February 13, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Those with an interest in history, genealogy and preservation will gather for the 23rd West Virginia... View Article

“Fighting for Freedom: The Story of the United States Colored Troops” to be Presented at West Virginia Independence Hall in Wheeling on Feb. 23

February 13, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… WHEELING, W.Va. – Anthony Gibbs will present “Freedom, Citizenship, and Equality: The Story of the United States Colored Troops”... View Article

51 Students to Compete in West Virginia Poetry Out Loud State Finals Competition on March 1-2, 2019

February 13, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Fifty-one students from across West Virginia will recite poems by Rita Dove, Billy Collins, Sara Teasdale,... View Article

“Green Up Your Winter Blues” at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex on Saturday, Feb. 16

February 12, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex invites guests to “Green Up Your Winter Blues” with an afternoon... View Article

Shady Spring Middle School Team One Wins Region 1 History Bowl Tournament

February 12, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… PINEVILLE, W.Va. – Shady Spring Middle School Team One, with students Cole Chapman, Preston Mathew, Connor Miller and Ryle... View Article

Madison Middle School Team One Wins Region 3 History Bowl Tournament

February 12, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Madison Middle School Team One, with students Jon’C Atkinson, Olivia Cook, Nicole Robinette and Callie Sayre,... View Article

West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History to Host Grant Writing Workshop and Listening Tour in Elkins

February 11, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… ELKINS, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) State Arts Office will host a... View Article

Jackson Middle School Team One Wins Region 5 History Bowl Tournament

February 6, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… RIPLEY, W.Va. – Jackson Middle School Team One, with students Emily Bond, Lakyn Campbell, Rohan Malik-Hamirani and Logan Schartiger,... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announces February Events

February 6, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News…   MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex has planned a full schedule of programs throughout the month of... View Article

Winners Announced for Almost Heaven Inaugural Governor’s Art Exhibition

February 1, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and Governor Jim Justice announced the... View Article

Arts Day at the Legislature to be Held on Feb. 14

January 29, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W. Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the West Virginia Commission... View Article

Appalachian Corridors 50th Anniversary Exhibit on Display at the Culture Center

January 28, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Appalachian Corridors 50th Anniversary exhibit is currently on display at the Culture Center, State Capitol... View Article

“Time Team America: New Philadelphia, IL” to be Presented at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex on Jan. 31

January 25, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will kick off the 2019 monthly lecture and film... View Article

Deadline for the 2019 Youth Congressional Art Competition Submissions is Feb. 1

January 22, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W. Va. – The deadline to turn in submissions for the 2019 Youth Congressional Art Competition is Friday,... View Article

West Virginia Independence Hall to Offer Special Valentine’s Day Opportunity

January 18, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling is offering patrons a unique way to deliver a... View Article

Historic Preservation Development Grants Available

January 17, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Applications are now available for historic preservation development grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)... View Article