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First Lady Student Ornament Competition 2022

October 6, 2022 4:32 pm Published by Paul.R.Neil Comments Off

Greetings from the Governor’s Mansion! It is my pleasure to invite students from your school to create and decorate an... View Article

West Virginia Independence Hall to Host Coffee Social and Statehood Debate Featuring First-person Portrayers of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson

October 3, 2022 7:43 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will host a morning coffee social on Saturday, Oct. 15,... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Celebrates its Annual Archaeology Day on Saturday, Oct. 1

September 28, 2022 7:47 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will feature special activities from noon to 4 p.m. on... View Article

Professor Philip Fitzgibbons to Present “The ASA Hill Site Revisited: A Review of Prehistoric Site Function and Lithic Technology Across Time and Place” at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex

September 28, 2022 7:46 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex kicks off its Fall Lecture Series with a discussion of the Asa... View Article

West Virginia Archives Library to Host Civil War Symposium in October

September 21, 2022 11:50 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Archives and History is pleased to present “West Virginia and the Civil War” in the... View Article

John Marshall High School to Host First Competition of 2022 West Virginia Governor’s Cup Marching Band Series

September 8, 2022 7:44 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will sponsor the 2nd annual West Virginia... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announces September Programs

September 7, 2022 3:38 pm Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Visitors to the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville can enjoy a variety of programs and... View Article

Historian Philip Hatfield to Present “The Battle of Hurricane Bridge” at West Virginia Independence Hall

September 6, 2022 3:47 pm Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall in Wheeling will host author and historian Philip Hatfield on Saturday, Sept. 10,... View Article

State Historic Preservation Office Seeks Nominations for Preservation Awards

August 22, 2022 1:41 pm Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is seeking nominations for Our Legacy, Our Future Preservation Awards. Nominations... View Article

West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History Announces Fiscal Year 2023 Grants

August 22, 2022 8:01 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) announces grants awarded to organizations and individuals... View Article

West Virginia Archives and History displays new “Doc and Chickie Williams Collection” exhibit in the Archives Library

August 15, 2022 1:29 pm Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Archives and History, part of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History, is... View Article

2023 State Historic Preservation Annual Work Program Announced

August 15, 2022 8:18 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

CHARLESTON, WV — The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) announces the proposed Annual Work Program for... View Article

Appalachian String Band Music Festival Announces 2022 Contest Winners

August 12, 2022 11:36 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

CLIFFTOP, W.Va. – The 31st annual Appalachian String Band Music Festival at Camp Washington-Carver in Clifftop, Fayette County, wrapped up... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Announces August Activities

August 11, 2022 11:29 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville invites visitors to take a break from the summer heat while... View Article

2022 Goldenseal Magazine Summer Issue Now Available

July 26, 2022 1:53 pm Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Summer 2022 issue of GOLDENSEAL magazine is now available. Since 1975, GOLDENSEAL has been West Virginia’s... View Article

New Photography Exhibit Opening at Culture Center

July 25, 2022 9:06 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will present a new photography exhibit with... View Article

West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History Accepting Applications for West Virginia Emerging Artists Juried Exhibition

July 25, 2022 9:03 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is currently accepting submissions for the 2022... View Article

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

July 25, 2022 8:47 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

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

The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Sale of Limited-edition Blenko Glass Pieces

July 13, 2022 3:11 pm Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will celebrate its 45th anniversary on Saturday,... View Article

Kate Wietor to Discuss Victorian Wheeling Artifact Collection at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological, June 25

June 21, 2022 8:34 am Published by Kris Bowyer Comments Off

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will host a lecture presentedby Kate Wietor titled “Middle Class Victorian... View Article