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Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announces Events for the Month of September

August 30, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville announces a full schedule of events in September.... View Article

African American Life: A Personal Perspective” to be Presented by Chlorine Grigsby Carter on Thursday, Aug. 31, in the Archives and History Library

August 23, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Chlorine Grigsby Carter will present “African American Life: A Personal Perspective” in the Archives and History... View Article

Fort Henry Commemoration Speaker Series to Present Walking Tour and Special Events Over Labor Day Weekend

August 23, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will host the eighth program of the Fort Henry... View Article

Appalachian String Band Music Festival Announces 2017 Contest Winners

August 15, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CLIFFTOP, W.Va. – The 28th annual Appalachian String Band Music Festival at Camp Washington-Carver in Clifftop, Fayette County, wrapped... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History Announces Deadline for Submissions for West Virginia Juried Exhibition 2017

July 28, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) is now accepting entries for its 20th... View Article

August Brings Ice Age Cool Down to the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville

July 28, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. —The Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville invites visitors to come beat the heat with activities... View Article

Annual Appalachian String Band Music Festival Comes to Fayette County Aug. 2-6, 2017

July 27, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This year’s Appalachian String Band Music Festival, featuring some of the best fiddlers and banjo pickers... View Article

Fort Henry Commemoration Speaker Series to Present “War Process of Native American Warriors at Fort Henry” at West Virginia Independence Hall on July 27

July 24, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… WHEELING, W.Va. – – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will host the seventh program of the Fort... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History Unveils New World War I Exhibit at Culture Center

July 13, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… **** MEDIA ADVISORY **** WHO: West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) WHAT: The unveiling of a new... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History Celebrates 40 Years

July 10, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday,... View Article

2018 State Historic Preservation Annual Work Program Announced

July 7, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History announces the proposed Annual Work Program for the... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History to Participate in Blue Star Museums

June 29, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va.  – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) announces the launch of Blue Star Museums,... View Article

Second Round of Historic Preservation Survey and Planning Grants Available

June 28, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Applications are now being accepted for a second round of FY 2017 historic preservation survey and... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville to host “Pirate Day” and Other Programs Throughout July

June 28, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. —Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex will host a “Pirate Day” in conjunction with its “Second Saturday” film... View Article

Fort Henry Commemoration Speaker Series to Present “Focus on Forts” at West Virginia Independence Hall on June 29

June 27, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… WHEELING, W. Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will host the sixth program of the Fort... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History to Host West Virginia Day Celebrations at Culture Center, Grave Creek Mound, Museum in the Park and Independence Hall on June 20

June 13, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History will commemorate West Virginia Day with festivities on... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History Sets Application Deadline for Cultural Facilities and Capital Resource Grants

June 13, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) has set Sept. 1, 2017 as the... View Article

Archives and History Library to Present Three Lectures in June

June 8, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Archives and History Library will present three lectures in June at the Culture Center, State... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex to Present “Burning Springs – The Forgotten Story” by Judi Tarowsky on Saturday, June 17

June 8, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Storyteller Judi Tarowsky will present “Burning Springs –The Forgotten Story” at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 17... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Presents Family Activities During June

June 7, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. —Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will feature activities for the whole family during June, including... View Article