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State Historic Preservation Annual Work Program for 2013 Announced and Public Comment Sought

June 21, 2012 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 2012-2013 Historic... View Article

Annual quilt and wall hanging exhibition on display at the Culture Center

June 13, 2012 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History’s annual exhibition, Quilts and Wall Hangings 2012, is... View Article

Division of Culture and History Lecture to Focus on the History of the Kanawha Valley and Fort Lee

June 6, 2012 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gilbert Casto will present “History of the Kanawha Valley and Fort Lee” on Thursday, June 14,... View Article

Vandalia Gathering Contest Winners Announced

May 30, 2012 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s champion old-time fiddle, bluegrass banjo and mandolin players competed for top honors on May... View Article

The History of Malden to be Topic for the Archives and History Lecture June 5

May 30, 2012 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “Old Malden“ will be the topic of discussion for a lecture at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Explores the Dark Zone with Lecture on Mammoth Cave

May 22, 2012 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will continue its 2012 lecture and film series... View Article

Bing Brothers Receive West Virginia’s Highest Folklife Honor

May 18, 2012 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three brothers with Wayne County roots who are known for their hard-driving old-time and bluegrass music... View Article

Vandalia Gathering Celebrates Traditional Arts, Music, Dance at Culture Center and State Capitol Grounds May 25-27

May 15, 2012 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Culture and History invites the public to celebrate the traditional arts,... View Article

Division of Culture and History’s 2012 Garden Festival to Feature Edible Gardening, Pruning, Vendors on May 5

April 30, 2012 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History’s 2012 Garden Festival, set for Saturday, May 5,... View Article

Suncrest Middle School wins 2012 West Virginia State History Bowl Tournament

April 27, 2012 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Monongalia County’s Suncrest Middle School won the 3rd annual West Virginia State History Bowl on Tuesday,... View Article

Grave Creek Mound in Moundsville to present “Telling a Big Story: Preservation and Public Presentation of the Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village” on April 26

April 16, 2012 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — A prehistoric rock shelter in Pennsylvania that helps explain how for thousands of years people have... View Article

64 Eighth-Graders to Vie April 24 for Top Prize During 3rd Annual West Virginia State History Bowl Tournament

April 16, 2012 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Sixteen teams of eighth-graders from across West Virginia will compete Tuesday, April 24, 2012, for the... View Article

West Virginia Independence Hall to Present “The 35th Star: West Virginia Statehood” talk April 14

April 6, 2012 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “The 35th Star: West Virginia Statehood” will be the topic of discussion at West Virginia Independence... View Article

Archaeological Discoveries Highlight April 14 Symposium at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville

April 6, 2012 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – The public is invited to join archaeologists from as many as 11 states, including West Virginia,... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History to Host A. James Manchin Memorial Marble Tournament for Kids on April 21

April 6, 2012 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History will host a sanctioned Marble Tournament sponsored by... View Article

Division of Culture and History Lecture to Feature Lessons Learned about Genealogical and Historical Research

April 2, 2012 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Dr. Charles Ledbetter will present “Lessons Learned by a Lay Person about the Joys and Frustrations... View Article

Museum in the Park at Chief Logan State Park to Present Spring Wildflower Hike

March 30, 2012 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Museum in the Park at Chief Logan State Park will host the annual Sue Browning... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History Presents Portraits of Historic West Virginia Figures Exhibition

March 29, 2012 12:00 am Published by culturewv Leave your thoughts

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) has unveiled a new exhibit, Portraits of... View Article

Schedule Set For 2012 Appalachian String Band Music Festival, A Mountaintop Campout Featuring Music, Dance, Art and More Family Fun

March 27, 2012 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

Entries Solicited for Quilts and Wall Hangings 2012 Juried Exhibition at the Culture Center

March 26, 2012 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