History Day to Take Place at the State Capitol and Culture Center on Thursday, March 9
February 27, 2017 12:00 amNews… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 60 local groups with an interest in history or genealogy will gather for the... View Article
Month: February 2017
West Virginia Independence Hall to Present Free Celtic Music Concert
February 24, 2017 12:00 amNews… WHEELING, W.Va. – Gallowglass, a traditional music ensemble that performs vocal and instrumental music of the Celtic nations, will... View Article
39 Students to Compete in West Virginia Poetry Out Loud State Finals Competition on March 3-4, 2017
February 24, 2017 12:00 amNews… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Thirty-nine students from across West Virginia will recite poems by Walt Whitman, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Maya Angelou,... View Article
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville Presents March Family Activities
February 24, 2017 12:00 amNews… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will leap into spring this March with activities for... View Article
Entry Deadline Set for April 24 Quilts and Wall Hangings Juried Exhibition 2017 Announced
February 24, 2017 12:00 amNews… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History invites West Virginia quilters to enter the annual... View Article
West Virginia Division of Culture and History Names Debbie Rainey Haught Acting Director of Arts Section
February 17, 2017 12:00 amNews… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Debbie Rainey Haught has been named acting director for the Arts Section of the West Virginia... View Article
Fort Henry Commemoration Speaker Series to Present “A Profile of Betty Zane: Heroine of Fort Henry” at West Virginia Independence Hall on Feb. 23
February 17, 2017 12:00 amNews… WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will host the second program of the Fort Henry... View Article
Congressional Arts Awards Program to Take Place at the Culture Center Tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 17
February 16, 2017 12:00 amNews… WHO: The West Virginia Division of Culture and History and the Office of Secretary of Education and the Arts... View Article
Jackson Middle School Team Two Wins Region 5 History Bowl Tournament
February 10, 2017 12:00 amNews… VIENNA, W.Va. – Jackson Middle School Team Two, with students Cecelia Fatta, Matthew Pierson, Jack Ralsten, and Ian Stengel,... View Article
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra String Trio to Perform at West Virginia Independence Hall on Feb. 22
February 10, 2017 12:00 amNews… WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall (WVIH) in Wheeling will present a Wheeling Symphony String Trio in concert... View Article
Tamarack Jury Session to Coincide with Arts Day at the State Capitol on Feb. 15, 2017
February 6, 2017 12:00 amNews… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia will hold a jury session at the Culture Center, State... View Article
Fifth Annual Black History Month Celebration of Diversity Program to be Held at the Culture Center
February 3, 2017 12:00 amNews… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 5th annual Black History Month Celebration of Diversity program will be held on Monday, Feb.... View Article