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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

WVU Tech Hosts Third Annual Science and Art Fair on Oct. 16

September 4, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

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

Benedum Grant Puts STEAM into Education

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History will have $225,000 for an innovative program that... View Article

Scholarships Available to National Preservation Conference from State Historic Preservation Office

August 31, 2015 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

West Virginia Archives and History Has Posted Gov. Bob Wise’s Gubernatorial Papers Online

August 28, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Archives and History section of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History has posted... View Article

Grave Creek Mound in Moundsville Announces September Special Activities

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

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville is inviting the public to visit the museum for... View Article

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

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) and the West Virginia Commission on the... View Article

Folk Legends Celebrate Old-time Music Traditions with Two Free Labor Day Weekend Concerts at Chief Logan State Park

August 21, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… LOGAN, W.Va. – The grandson of West Virginia folk legend Virginia Myrtle “Aunt Jennie” Wilson will share the stage... View Article

Historic Preservation Survey and Planning Grants Available

August 20, 2015 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

Clarence Craigo to Present “Flintlock Rifles of West Virginia” in the Archives and History Library on Sept. 1

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Internationally known gunsmith and blacksmith Clarence Craigo will present the lecture “Flintlock Rifles of West Virginia”... View Article

Archives and History Library to Present Two Lectures in August: “Emancipation and Statehood in West Virginia” and “African American Life: A Personal Perspective”

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Archives and History will present two lectures in August in its library at the Culture Center,... View Article

West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office Announces Development Grant Recipients

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) presented $405,967 in development grant funds for... View Article

Appalachian String Band Festival Announces 2015 Contest Winners

August 6, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CLIFFTOP, W.Va. – The 26th annual Appalachian String Band Festival at Camp Washington-Carver in Clifftop, Fayette County, wrapped up... View Article

Public Comment Sought for Fiscal Year 2016 State Historic Preservation Annual Work Program

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History’s proposed Annual Work Program for its 2015-2016 Historic... View Article

West Virginia State Arts Agency Invites Public to Share Thoughts

July 21, 2015 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 and the West Virginia Commission... View Article

Annual Appalachian String Band Music Festival Comes to Fayette County July 29-Aug. 2, 2015

July 20, 2015 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

Archives and History Library to Present Lecture on Construction of the New River Gorge Bridge on Aug. 4

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Erin Riebe will present the talk “The New River Gorge Bridge” in the Archives and History... View Article

Archives and History Library to Present Talk “African American Life: A Personal Perspective” With Hubert S. “Rabbit” Jones

July 16, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Hubert S. “Rabbit” Jones will present the talk “African American Life: A Personal Perspective” in the... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History is Now Accepting Entries for the West Virginia Juried Exhibition 2015

June 24, 2015 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 the 19th... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville to Present Free Family Activities Throughout June

June 16, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville invites the public to visit the museum for free... View Article