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Grave Creek Mound in Moundsville to Celebrate Native American Month With Lecture on Seneca Chief Guyasuta on Nov. 19

November 10, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will celebrate Native American Month with its monthly lecture... View Article

Poetry Out Loud Registration Set for Dec. 1 State Recitation Competition Will be Held in March 2016

November 9, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “Poetry needs to be heard.  Often the best way to understand the messages and rhythms of... View Article

Rosie the Riveter Program to be Presented in the Archives Library at the Culture Center on Nov. 19

November 9, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Anne Montague and three former Rosie the Riveters will present “West Virginia Rosie the Riveters” in... View Article

Juried Exhibit Featuring 119 Pieces of Art by 95 West Virginia Artists Opens at TAMARACK Sunday, Nov. 8

November 5, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) will open its biennial exhibition, the West... View Article

Public Invited to Arts Discussion at Tamarack in Beckley on Nov. 20

November 5, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… BECKLEY, W.Va. – What do the arts mean to you? The West Virginia Division of Culture and History’s Arts... View Article

U.S. Air Force Langley Winds to Perform Free Concert at Culture Center

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Langley Winds, a pioneering woodwind and percussion ensemble composed of professional airman musicians, will perform... View Article

Two Archives and History Lectures to Take Place in Early November at the Culture Center

October 29, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two Archives and History lectures will be held in the Archives and History Library at the... View Article

2015 Marching Band Invitational Winners Announced

October 27, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Thirty-five high school bands from around the state showcased their talents in the 4th annual West... View Article

4th Annual High School Marching Band Invitational Set for Saturday, Oct. 24, at Laidley Field in Charleston

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Saturday, Oct. 24, 35 high school marching bands from across the state will compete in... View Article

Two West Virginia Marching Band Directors to be Inducted into West Virginia Marching Band Directors Hall of Fame

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) will induct two new members into the... View Article

Culture Center to Host Halloween Bash on Oct. 27

October 20, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History will host a Halloween Bash on Tuesday, Oct.... View Article

“Taking the Waters: An Archaeological View of Mineral Springs Resorts in West Virginia” Lecture to be Presented at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Thursday, Oct. 22

October 13, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

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

Mary Johnson to Present “When Sadie Hawkins Went to College” in the Archives and History Library on Oct. 22

October 13, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Mary Johnson will present when “When Sadie Hawkins Went to College” in the Archives and History... View Article

Eight More West Virginia Schools Benefit From VH1 Save The Music Foundation Grants Presentations to Take Place Oct. 22-23

October 13, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Students in eight West Virginia public schools will enjoy the sounds that new musical instruments make... View Article

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

September 30, 2015 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

Grave Creek Mound to Celebrate Archaeology Month Oct. 3

September 25, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will celebrate archaeology with family-oriented activities, demonstrations and exhibits in the Delf... View Article

West Virginia Archives and History Library to Host Joint Fall Conference Presented By the Virginia Genealogical Society and the Mining Your History Foundation Oct. 2-3

September 24, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A two-day genealogical research conference presented jointly by the Virginia Genealogical Society (VGS) and the Mining... View Article

State Historic Preservation Office to Host Presentation on Economic Impact of Historic Rehabilitation in West Virginia on Sept. 30

September 18, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. –  In the past 10 years, historic rehabilitation projects supported by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)... View Article

The West Virginia Division of Culture and History Recognizes Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day on Saturday, Sept. 26

September 14, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 11th annual Smithsonian magazine Museum Day will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26. Museums around... View Article

Stan Bumgardner to Present “West Virginia’s Food Heritage” in the Archives and History Library on Sept. 17

September 11, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Goldenseal magazine editor Stan Bumgardner will present the talk “West Virginia’s Food Heritage” in the Archives... View Article