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Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville Announces Free March Programming

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

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will present an archaeology lecture and the Marshall County... View Article

Greenbrier East High School Student to Represent West Virginia at Poetry Out Loud Contest in Washington, D.C., on April 28-29

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Greenbrier East High School’s Neely Seams will represent West Virginia at the Poetry Out Loud: National... View Article

Archives and History Library to Present “The West Virginia Lobotomy Project” Lecture on March 19

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Dr. James L. Spencer will present “The West Virginia Lobotomy Project” on Thursday, March 19, in... View Article

2015 Congressional Youth Art Competition Winners Announced

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Eight young artists have been selected as winners in the annual Congressional Art Competition which is... View Article

29 Students to Compete in West Virginia Poetry Out Loud Competition on March 6-7, 2015

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Twenty-nine students from across West Virginia will recite poems by Walt Whitman, Sylvia Plath, Billy Collins,... View Article

Religious Properties Now Eligible to Receive Historic Preservation Development Grants

February 26, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Religious properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places are now eligible for historic preservation... View Article

Grave Creek Mound in Moundsville to Present “Fossil Day at the Mound” on March 7

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

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Fossil enthusiasts having trouble identifying their treasured finds are invited to bring their discoveries to Grave... View Article

Five West Virginia Legislators Recognized for Contributions to West Virginia History Programs

February 19, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History recognized five state legislators today for their contributions... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Celebrates African-American History Month with “I Remember, I Believe” Film on Feb. 26

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

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville continues its monthly lecture and film series at 7... View Article

West Virginians Answering the Call New Exhibition Opens at the Culture Center Feb. 13

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

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

History Day to Take Place at the State Capitol and Culture Center on Thursday, Jan. 29

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

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than sixty local groups with an interest in history or genealogy will gather for the... View Article

West Virginia Commission on the Arts, Division of Culture and History Award Grants to State Artists, Arts Organizations

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

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

2015 Quilts and Wall Hangings Juried Exhibition Entries Deadline Set for April 24

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

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

Schedule Set for Sixth Annual West Virginia History Bowl Competition

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

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

Historic Preservation Development Grants Available

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

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

Grave Creek Mound to Feature Local Artists in Rotating Exhibitions

January 7, 2015 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will introduce a new exhibition program featuring regional... View Article

Nominations Sought for Governor’s Arts Awards

December 26, 2014 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

The 2015 West Virginia State Dance Festival Sign-up Deadline is Jan. 5, 2015

December 19, 2014 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

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announces December Activities

December 5, 2014 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will present family-fun activities during the December holiday season... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History Announces Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest

November 17, 2014 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… High School Students in West Virginia Invited to Compete in National Poetry Recitation Contest CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West... View Article