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Grave Creek Mound in Moundsville to Present “Fossil Day at the Mound” on March 5

February 25, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Fossil enthusiasts having trouble identifying their treasured finds or wanting to discover fossils in the original... View Article

Grave Creek Mound in Moundsville to Host Black History Month Lecture on Feb. 27

February 19, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will host a Black History Month lecture to celebrate... View Article

Entry Deadline Set for April 22 Quilts and Wall Hangings Juried Exhibition 2016 Announced

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History invites West Virginia quilters to enter the annual... View Article

Arts Day at the Capitol Scheduled for Feb. 22

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History and the West Virginia Commission on the Arts... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History Installs New Quilt Exhibit at the Culture Center

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Culture and History has installed a new quilt exhibit in the... View Article

Grave Creek Mound in Moundsville to Present Family Programming Throughout February

February 3, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville invites the public to escape the winter doldrums and... View Article

Pam Harvit to Present “History of the Loudon Heights Garden Club and Neighborhood-Revisited” in the Archives Library Feb. 2

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Pam Harvit, president of the Loudon Heights Garden Club, will present “History of the Loudon Heights... View Article

Schedule Set for Seventh Annual West Virginia History Bowl Competition

January 25, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The dates are set for the seventh annual West Virginia History Bowl regional and state competitions.... View Article

Historic Preservation Development Grants Available

January 15, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, WV — Applications are available for historic preservation development grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of... View Article

Michael Hohn to Present Talk on the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey in the Archives and History Library on Jan. 28

January 14, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Dr. Michael Ed. Hohn will present “Geology Underlies It All: The West Virginia Geological and Economic... View Article

Grave Creek Mound in Moundsville to Present Programming Throughout January

January 14, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville is beginning the new year with programs and activities... View Article

West Virginians in the Military New Exhibition Opens at the Museum in the Park in Logan Jan. 9

January 6, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… The West Virginia Division of Culture and History will unveil the exhibition West Virginians Answering the Call with an... View Article

State Historic Preservation Office Celebrates 50th Anniversary of National Historic Preservation Act with Unveiling of 2016 Calendars in Morgantown, Jan. 8

January 4, 2016 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) will travel to Morgantown, Monongalia County, to... View Article

The 2016 West Virginia State Dance Festival Sign-up Deadline is Jan. 4, 2016

December 22, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

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

State Historic Preservation Office Celebrates 50th Anniversary of National Historic Preservation Act with Unveiling of 2016 Calendars in Moorefield, Dec. 21

December 17, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) will travel to Moorefield on Monday, Dec.... View Article

State Historic Preservation Office Celebrates 50th Anniversary of National Historic Preservation Act with Unveiling of 2016 Calendars in Charles Town, Dec. 22

December 17, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) will travel to Charles Town, Jefferson... View Article

Grave Creek Mound in Moundsville to Present Documentary Film “The Real George Washington” on Dec. 17

December 8, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will conclude  its 2015 monthly lecture and film series... View Article

Goldenseal Magazine: The Magazine of West Virginia Traditional Life Available for Holiday Shoppers

December 3, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Looking for that perfect holiday gift? Look no further. Goldenseal magazine is a great solution to... View Article

State Historic Preservation Office Celebrates 50th Anniversary of National Preservation Act with Unveiling of 2016 Calendars in Wheeling and Moundsville, Dec. 4

December 2, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. -The West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) will make five stops on a tour this... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History Awards $162,432 to 41 STEAM Projects

November 23, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – STEAM Power WV grants provided by the West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) and... View Article