J. R. Clifford’s landmark caseJ. R. Clifford, a trailblazer in many aspects of West Virginia’s black history, and his landmark case Williams v. Board of Education of Tucker County, will be the topic... “West Virginia Wildlife” art exhibitionWest Virginia artists whose work features wildlife still have time to submit entries for a West Virginia Division of Culture and History (WVDCH) juried art exhibition... Buddy Griffin, renowned fiddle playerThe Vandalia Award, West Virginia’s highest folklife honor, will be presented to renowned fiddle player, entertainer, educator, mentor and advocate for bluegrass... GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF WEBSITECHARLESTON, W.Va.— Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin along with West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts Cabinet Secretary Kay Goodwin today announced... West Virginia Independence Hall in WheelingA noted author, professor and historian will examine the discord that existed between eastern and western Virginians leading up to West Virginia’s birth as the nation’s 35th state...
2011 Vandalia GatheringThe Culture Center and State Capitol Complex grounds will play host to this family-style gathering on Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29, 2011. |