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West Virginia Division of Culture and History and West Virginia Commission on the Arts Announce Annual Public Meeting, Grant Workshop and Special Art Walk in Eastern Panhandle on Nov. 22-23

November 8, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… The West Virginia Division of Culture and History and the West Virginia Commission on the Arts (WVCA) will hold... View Article

West Virginia High Schools May Register for Poetry Out Loud Contests Through Dec. 2

November 7, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… Poetry Out Loud is a contest in which high school students memorize and recite poetry for an audience. While... View Article

West Virginia Commission on the Arts and Division of Culture and History to Present Grant Workshop on Nov. 15 in Lewisburg

November 7, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History in collaboration with the West Virginia Commission on... View Article

The 2014 West Virginia State Dance Festival Sign-up Deadline Is Jan. 7, 2014

November 6, 2013 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

Juried Art Exhibition, Festival of Songs and Holiday Crafts for Children Highlight the West Virginia Division of Culture and History’s Free November Events

October 24, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A juried art exhibition, a program about the lives of indigenous Americans and children’s holiday crafts... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History to Host Halloween Bash on October 29

October 15, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Children of all ages are invited to the Haunted Culture Center on Tuesday, October 29, for... View Article

Eight More West Virginia Schools Benefit From VH1 Save The Music Foundation Grants Presentations to Take Place Oct. 17-18

October 10, 2013 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

High School Marching Bands Assemble For 2nd Annual West Virginia Marching Band Invitational

October 9, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Saturday, Oct. 19, 26 marching bands from across the state will gather in Charleston for... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History to Unveil Juried Art Exhibition in Martinsburg in November

October 9, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Culture and History will unveil the 18th West Virginia Juried Exhibition at... View Article

Art Exhibit Featuring West Virginia Painters, Sculptors, Photographers, Glass Artisans, Potters Opens Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Culture Center

September 18, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History will open a special sesquicentennial art exhibit at... View Article

Historic Preservation Survey and Planning Grants Available

September 3, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is accepting applications for historic preservation survey and planning grants.... View Article

Bob Barnett to Discuss His Book ”Hillside Fields: A History of Sports in West Virginia” in the Archives and History Library on Sept. 10

August 29, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Educator and author Bob Barnett will discuss his new book, Hillside Fields: A History of Sports... View Article

Thunderstorm Forecast Prompts Two Free Labor Day Weekend Concerts at Chief Logan State Park to Move Indoors

August 26, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… LOGAN, W.Va. – The threat of thunderstorms during the Labor Day weekend is prompting the Aunt Jennie Music Festival... View Article

September Workshop to Focus on Historic Preservation, Environmentally Friendly Designs

August 21, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Preservationists, architects, engineers, consultants and real estate professionals are invited to a two-day training workshop on... View Article

Grave Creek Mound to Show Free Film, “Mysteries of the Ancient Architects,” on Aug. 29

August 16, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will continue its 2013 Lecture & Film series at... View Article

Six West Virginia Glass Enthusiasts to Share Stories at Culture Center on Aug. 22

August 13, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In celebration of 200 years of West Virginia glass, six enthusiasts will explain their divergent perspectives... View Article

West Virginia’s Best Seamstresses to Teach Quilting, Embroidery Techniques on Aug. 17, 2013

August 12, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Some of West Virginia’s best seamstresses will demonstrate embroidery and quilting techniques at the Culture Center... View Article

Old-time Musicians, Flat-foot Dancers from Washington to Florida and Abroad Take Home Prizes During 24th Appalachian String Band Music Festival

August 12, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CLIFFTOP, W.Va. – Twenty musicians, 12 bands and 12 dancers took home $7,450 in contest prize money during the... View Article

Grave Creek Mound in Moundsville to Present “Fossil ID Day” on Aug. 11

August 2, 2013 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Fossil hunters who are having trouble identifying the preserved remains or traces of animals, plants and... View Article

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

July 31, 2013 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