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West Virginia Division of Culture and History Announces Nov. 18 Application Deadline for STEAM Power WV Grants

October 12, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Arts Section of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History is accepting applications for... View Article

“Capturing Memories: How to Record Oral Histories” to be Presented by Eric Douglas on Thursday, Oct. 20, in the Archives and History Library

October 11, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Eric Douglas, author, journalist and documentarian, will present “Capturing Memories: How to Record Oral Histories” in... View Article

Fifth Annual High School Marching Band Invitational Set for Saturday, Oct. 15, at Laidley Field in Charleston

October 11, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Saturday, Oct. 15, 28 high school marching bands from across the state will compete at... View Article

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

October 7, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and First Lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin invite West Virginia artists of all... View Article

Fourth Annual Science, Engineering and Art Fair to be Hosted By WVU Tech in Beckley on Nov. 4

October 7, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… BECKLEY, W.Va. – The fourth annual West Virginia State Science, Engineering and Art Fair will be held on Friday,... View Article

“The Wizard Clip – The History and Memory of West Virginia’s Earliest Ghost Story” to be Presented by Jon-Erik Gilot on Thursday, Oct. 13, in the Archives and History Library

October 5, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Jon-Erik Gilot will present “The Wizard Clip–The History and Memory of West Virginia’s Earliest Ghost Story”... View Article

Aunt Jennie Music Festival at Chief Logan State Park Oct. 15 and 16

October 5, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… LOGAN, W.Va. – The 12th annual “Aunt Jennie Music Festival,” will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16, this... View Article

“Historic Preservation with Large and Small Budgets” Lecture To Be Presented Oct. 6 at the Culture Center

September 30, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History will... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville Lecture Series Continues Sept. 29

September 21, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will kick off its new lecture and film series... View Article

The West Virginia Division of Culture and History Recognizes Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day Live! Saturday, Sept. 24

September 21, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 12th annual Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day Live! will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24. Museums... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History to Host Grant Workshops, Public Comment Meeting in Morgantown

September 21, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History and its citizen advisory board, West Virginia Commission... View Article

Poetry Out Loud Registration Set for December 1

September 13, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 2017 West Virginia Poetry Out Loud state competition registration deadline is set for December 1,... View Article

Students to Celebrate Constitution Day at West Virginia Independence Hall this Friday

September 13, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… Eighth grade students from Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio and Wetzel counties will join local and state government officials to... View Article

“Reconstruction in West Virginia, 1865-1875: A Failure that Led to Future Mistakes” to be Discussed by Greg Carroll on Thursday, Sept. 15, in the Archives and History Library

September 9, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Historian Greg Carroll will present “Reconstruction in West Virginia, 1865-1875: A Failure that Led to Future... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville Presents Family Activities Throughout September

August 31, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will present a month of family-oriented programs in September,... View Article

Annual Labor Day Weekend Concerts at Chief Logan State Park Moved to Oct. 15 and 16

August 26, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… LOGAN, W.Va. – The 12th annual “Aunt Jennie Music Festival,” which is normally held every Labor Day weekend, will... View Article

Historic Preservation Survey and Planning Grants Available

August 18, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History is... View Article

State Historic Preservation Office Celebrates 50th Anniversary of National Historic Preservation Act with Unveiling of 2016 Posters and Announcement of Snookie Nutting Lecture Series At West Virginia Independence Hall in Wheeling this Friday, Aug. 19

August 16, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… WHEELING, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) will unveil the 2016 50th Anniversary Poster... View Article

Rosa Lena Pickel to Present “African American Life: A Personal Perspective” on Thursday, Aug. 18, in the Archives and History Library

August 11, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

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

Appalachian String Band Music Festival Announces 2016 Contest Winners

August 10, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CLIFFTOP, W.Va. – The 27th annual Appalachian String Band Music Festival at Camp Washington-Carver in Clifftop, Fayette County, wrapped... View Article