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Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announces August Activities

August 8, 2023 8:04 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announces August Activities

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville invites the public to attend programs on World War II... View Article

Annual Appalachian String Band Music Festival Comes to Fayette County Aug. 2-6, 2023

July 28, 2023 8:02 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on Annual Appalachian String Band Music Festival Comes to Fayette County Aug. 2-6, 2023

CLIFFTOP, W.Va. — This year’s Appalachian String Band Music Festival, featuring some of the best fiddlers and banjo pickers in... View Article

West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History to Host Governor’s Arts Caravan

July 24, 2023 8:18 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History to Host Governor’s Arts Caravan

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Governor’s Arts Caravan is coming to a town near you. The West Virginia Department of Arts,... View Article

West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History Seeking Entries for the 2023 West Virginia Juried Exhibition

July 14, 2023 2:12 pm Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History Seeking Entries for the 2023 West Virginia Juried Exhibition

 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is announcing a call for entries for... View Article

West Virginia Independence Hall to Celebrate West Virginia Day on June 20

June 21, 2023 7:53 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on West Virginia Independence Hall to Celebrate West Virginia Day on June 20

WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall in Wheeling will celebrate West Virginia’s 160th birthday on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.... View Article

Randall S. Gooden to Present “The Governor and the Judge: Francis H. Pierpont, George W. Thompson, and the Restoration of Virginia” at West Virginia Independence Hall

June 21, 2023 7:52 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on Randall S. Gooden to Present “The Governor and the Judge: Francis H. Pierpont, George W. Thompson, and the Restoration of Virginia” at West Virginia Independence Hall

WHEELING, W.Va. – Author Randall S. Gooden will present “The Governor and the Judge: Francis H. Pierpont, George W. Thompson,... View Article

Annual Quilt and Wall Hanging Exhibition on Display at the Culture Center

June 21, 2023 7:51 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on Annual Quilt and Wall Hanging Exhibition on Display at the Culture Center

Awards presented at Vandalia Gathering Concert, May 26 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex to Celebrate West Virginia Day on June 20

June 21, 2023 7:41 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex to Celebrate West Virginia Day on June 20

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville celebrates locally made Fostoria glass and West Virginia Day in... View Article

Annual Vandalia Gathering to be Held May 26-28 in Charleston

May 23, 2023 8:41 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on Annual Vandalia Gathering to be Held May 26-28 in Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28, the Culture Center and State Capitol grounds will set the stage... View Article

West Virginia Independence Hall to Host Civil War-related Event, May 20

May 15, 2023 8:11 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on West Virginia Independence Hall to Host Civil War-related Event, May 20

WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will host two Civil War-related programs on Saturday, May 20,... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Celebrates Historic Preservation and Gardening in May

May 11, 2023 8:12 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Celebrates Historic Preservation and Gardening in May

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville observes May as Historic Preservation Month. Historic Preservation will be... View Article

West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History is Currently Accepting Entries for its Annual Juried Quilt Exhibition

April 10, 2023 9:04 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History is Currently Accepting Entries for its Annual Juried Quilt Exhibition

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is currently accepting entries for the 2023... View Article

Free Family Fun at West Virginia Independence Hall, April 22

April 10, 2023 9:01 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on Free Family Fun at West Virginia Independence Hall, April 22

WHEELING, W.Va. – A variety of fun activities related to the American Civil War will be presented at West Virginia... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announces April Programs

April 10, 2023 8:48 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announces April Programs

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — This April, Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville is pleased to offer several events, including the... View Article

Bridgeport High School Student to Represent West Virginia in Poetry Out Loud National Finals

March 28, 2023 9:21 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on Bridgeport High School Student to Represent West Virginia in Poetry Out Loud National Finals

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Bridgeport High School student Morgan Sprouse will represent West Virginia in the 2023 Poetry Out Loud National... View Article

44 Students to Compete in West Virginia Poetry Out Loud State Finals Competition, March 10-11

March 8, 2023 7:49 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on 44 Students to Compete in West Virginia Poetry Out Loud State Finals Competition, March 10-11

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Forty-four students from across West Virginia will recite poems by Joy Harjo, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Emily Dickinson,... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announce March Programs

March 3, 2023 7:23 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announce March Programs

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville is busy with activities in March, including Fossil Day, the... View Article

West Virginia Independence Hall to Present Free Celtic Concert, March 3

February 24, 2023 3:59 pm Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on West Virginia Independence Hall to Present Free Celtic Concert, March 3

WHEELING, W.Va. – Gallowglass, a traditional Celtic music ensemble, and Faire May, a traditional folk music band, will each perform... View Article

WV Independence Hall and the Ohio Valley Civil War Roundtable to Host Presentation on General William B. Curtis

February 15, 2023 9:07 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on WV Independence Hall and the Ohio Valley Civil War Roundtable to Host Presentation on General William B. Curtis

WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling and the Ohio Valley Civil War Roundtable will host a... View Article

Three-part Concert Series Featuring Pianist Barbara Nissman at the Culture Center Beginning Feb. 9

February 1, 2023 7:46 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off on Three-part Concert Series Featuring Pianist Barbara Nissman at the Culture Center Beginning Feb. 9

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Culture Center in Charleston will present a three-part concert series called “Music Classic,” featuring Pianist Barbara... View Article