Month: October 2016

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville Presents Family Activities to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

October 27, 2016 12:00 am

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November with... View Article

2016 State Marching Band Championship Winners Announced

October 24, 2016 12:00 am

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Twenty-eight high school bands from around the state showcased their talents in the fifth annual West... View Article

U.S. Congressman David McKinley to Present Lecture “Historic Tax Credits in Wheeling” on Wednesday, Oct. 26

October 21, 2016 12:00 am

 News… WHEELING, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) will continue its lecture series honoring Betty... View Article

Culture Center to Host Halloween Bash on Tuesday, Oct. 25

October 20, 2016 12:00 am

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Culture and History will host a Halloween Bash on Tuesday, Oct.... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History to Celebrate Archives Month at the Culture Center with Special Programs and Yearbook Collection Day Set for Saturday, Oct. 22

October 19, 2016 12:00 am

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Archives and History invites West Virginians to learn more about how they can research... View Article

West Virginia Independence Hall in Wheeling to Host Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 22

October 18, 2016 12:00 am

 News… WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia Independence Hall in Wheeling, Ohio County, will host a Halloween bash on Saturday, Oct.... View Article

Arts Conference to Focus on Community Arts This December National, State Speakers to Address Issues and Share Success Stories

October 14, 2016 12:00 am

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Throughout West Virginia, community leaders are engaging arts organizations, artists, government leaders and economic development organizations... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History to Unveil 80th Anniversary of Fiestaware Exhibit at the Culture Center With Opening Reception on Oct. 18

October 12, 2016 12:00 am

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Great Wall of China is back at the Culture Center! For the 80th anniversary of Homer... View Article

Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville Presents Family Activities to Celebrate Archaeology Month

October 12, 2016 12:00 am

 News… MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville will celebrate Archaeology Month this October with a host... View Article

West Virginia Division of Culture and History Announces Nov. 18 Application Deadline for STEAM Power WV Grants

October 12, 2016 12:00 am

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Arts Section of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History is accepting applications for... View Article

“Capturing Memories: How to Record Oral Histories” to be Presented by Eric Douglas on Thursday, Oct. 20, in the Archives and History Library

October 11, 2016 12:00 am

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Eric Douglas, author, journalist and documentarian, will present “Capturing Memories: How to Record Oral Histories” in... View Article

Fifth Annual High School Marching Band Invitational Set for Saturday, Oct. 15, at Laidley Field in Charleston

October 11, 2016 12:00 am

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Saturday, Oct. 15, 28 high school marching bands from across the state will compete at... View Article

Governor and First Lady Tomblin Invite West Virginia Artists to Create Special Hand-Crafted Ornaments for Governor’s Holiday Tree

October 7, 2016 12:00 am

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and First Lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin invite West Virginia artists of all... View Article

Fourth Annual Science, Engineering and Art Fair to be Hosted By WVU Tech in Beckley on Nov. 4

October 7, 2016 12:00 am

 News… BECKLEY, W.Va. – The fourth annual West Virginia State Science, Engineering and Art Fair will be held on Friday,... View Article

“The Wizard Clip – The History and Memory of West Virginia’s Earliest Ghost Story” to be Presented by Jon-Erik Gilot on Thursday, Oct. 13, in the Archives and History Library

October 5, 2016 12:00 am

 News… CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Jon-Erik Gilot will present “The Wizard Clip–The History and Memory of West Virginia’s Earliest Ghost Story”... View Article

Aunt Jennie Music Festival at Chief Logan State Park Oct. 15 and 16

October 5, 2016 12:00 am

 News… LOGAN, W.Va. – The 12th annual “Aunt Jennie Music Festival,” will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16, this... View Article