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Arts Conference to Focus on Community Arts, Feb. 12 – 13

January 15, 2019 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… National, State Speakers to Address Issues and Share Success Stories CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Throughout West Virginia, community leaders are... View Article

“Davis Bottom: Rare History, Valuable Lives” to be Presented at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex on Dec. 27

December 26, 2018 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will conclude its 2018 monthly lecture and film series... View Article

Winter 2018 issue of GOLDENSEAL Magazine Now Available

December 18, 2018 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Winter 2018 issue of GOLDENSEAL is now available for purchase at select retailers and/or by... View Article

West Virginia State Museum to Host Family Holiday Activities in the Museum Education Classroom

December 13, 2018 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

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

The 2019 West Virginia State Dance Festival Sign-up Deadline is Jan. 11, 2019

November 30, 2018 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Directors of dance companies and schools across West Virginia are invited to enroll students in the... View Article

West Virginia Independence Hall to Host Concert on Dec. 1

November 27, 2018 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall in Wheeling will host a concert on Saturday, Dec. 1, featuring two... View Article

“Ostenaco” to be Presented at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex on Nov. 29

November 20, 2018 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville continues its monthly lecture and film series with a... View Article

West Virginia Archives and History Adds Okey DeRaimo Mine and Mining Community Images to Collection

November 15, 2018 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Archives and History is pleased to announce the addition of the Okey DeRaimo Collection... View Article

Poetry Out Loud Registration Set for Dec. 3

November 7, 2018 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 2019 West Virginia Poetry Out Loud (POL) state competition registration deadline is set for Monday,... View Article

West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History to Host Public Comment Meeting and Grant Writing Workshop in Morgantown

November 5, 2018 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) Arts Section and its citizen advisory... View Article

Deadline Extended for the Almost Heaven Inaugural Governor’s Art Exhibition

November 1, 2018 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 invite all... View Article

2018 State Marching Band Championship Winners Announced-Seven inducted into Hall of Fame

October 30, 2018 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Thirty-six high school bands and two middle school bands from around the state showcased their talents... View Article

Culture Center to Host Annual Halloween Bash on Monday, Oct. 29

October 19, 2018 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History will host a Halloween Bash on Monday,... View Article

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

October 18, 2018 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The seventh annual West Virginia Marching Band Invitational Championship will feature high school bands from around... View Article

Dr. Joseph A.M. Gingerich to Present “Ice Age Settlers: Colonization, Technology and Material Culture” at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex on Oct. 25

October 17, 2018 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News…   MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Dr. Joseph A.M. Gingerich, Ph.D., assistant professor of anthropology in archaeology in the Department of... View Article

Burnis R. Morris to Present “Carter G. Woodson and the Woodson Century of Making Black Lives Matter” in the Archives and History Library on Oct. 18

October 15, 2018 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Burnis R. Morris will present “Carter G. Woodson and the Woodson Century of Making Black Lives... View Article

West Virginia Independence Hall in Wheeling to Host Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 13

October 11, 2018 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will host “Holidays at the Hall” Halloween bash on... View Article

Fall 2018 issue of GOLDENSEAL Magazine Now Available

October 4, 2018 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Fall 2018 issue of GOLDENSEAL magazine is now available for purchase at select retailers and/or... View Article

Aunt Jennie Music Festival Moves to Coalfield Jamboree, Oct. 13 and 14

October 3, 2018 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… LOGAN, W.Va. – The 14th annual “Aunt Jennie Music Festival” will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13 and... View Article

Governor and First Lady Justice Invite West Virginia Artists to Create Special Hand-Crafted Ornaments for Governor’s Holiday Tree

September 28, 2018 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice invite West Virginia artists of all ages to... View Article