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2017 Vandalia Gathering Contest Winners Announced

June 2, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s champion old-time fiddle, bluegrass banjo and mandolin players, traditional pound cake and favorite family cookie... View Article

Dulcimer Maker Jim Good of Roane County Received the 2017 Vandalia Award on May 26

May 26, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Jim Good, of Roane County, received the 2017 Vandalia Award on Friday, May 26, during the... View Article

Annual Quilt and Wall Hanging Exhibition on Display at the Culture Center

May 26, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History’s (WVDCH) annual exhibition, Quilts and Wall Hangings 2017,... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History to Feature New Exhibit to Commemorate World War I

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A new exhibit is on display at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex in Charleston commemorating... View Article

“Early Native Americans in West Virginia: The Fort Ancient Culture” to be Presented by Darla Spencer at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex

May 19, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Darla Spencer, registered professional archaeologist, will present "Early Native Americans in West Virginia: The Fort Ancient... View Article

Annual Vandalia Gathering to be Held May 26-28 in Charleston

May 19, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28, the Culture Center and State Capitol grounds will set the... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville Invites Visitors to Help Plant Interpretive Garden

May 18, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will be planting its Interpretive Garden this year on... View Article

Fort Henry Commemoration Speaker Series to Present “The Other Zanes” at West Virginia Independence Hall on May 25

May 17, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

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

“African American Life: A Personal Perspective” to be Presented by Mary Lawson Booker on Thursday, May 25, in the Archives and History Library

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Mary Lawson Booker, a Charleston native, will present “African American Life: A Personal Perspective” in the... View Article

2017 West Virginia Dance Festival Scholarship Winners Announced

May 4, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History selected two scholarship winners for the 2017 West... View Article

Entry Deadline for 2017 Quilts and Wall Hangings Juried Exhibition Extended to May 1

April 26, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History has extended the deadline for entrants into the... View Article

Cameron High School Team One Wins West Virginia State History Bowl

April 26, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Cameron High School Team One in Marshall County won the West Virginia Division of Culture and... View Article

Fort Henry Commemoration Speaker Series to Present “The First County Seat at West Liberty” at West Virginia Independence Hall on April 27

April 20, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

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

Twenty-Four Teams of West Virginia Eighth Graders to Compete in Eighth Annual West Virginia History Bowl Finals at Culture Center on Tuesday, April 25

April 17, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) will hold its eighth annual State History... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History Seeking Entries for the West Virginia Juried Exhibition 2017

April 14, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) is announcing a call for entries for... View Article

“Early Native Americans in West Virginia: The Fort Ancient Culture” to be Presented by Darla Spencer on Thursday, April 20, in the Archives and History Library

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Darla Spencer, registered professional archaeologist, will present "Early Native Americans in West Virginia: The Fort Ancient... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History to Host A. James Manchin Memorial Marble Tournament for Kids on April 15

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History will host the ninth annual A. James Manchin... View Article

Museum in the Park at Chief Logan State Park to Present Spring Wildflower Hike on April 22

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

 News… LOGAN, W.Va. – The Museum in the Park at Chief Logan State Park will host the annual Sue Browning... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History to Unveil Exhibit Celebrating 65 Years of Mister Bee Potato Chips on April 6

April 3, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History will open a special exhibit to mark 65... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville Presents April Family Activities

March 31, 2017 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will put the spotlight on the centennial of the... View Article