History Alive! Program Adds New Characters for 2015
 The History Alive! program is adding half-a-dozen new characters that are now available for presentations. The new characters are: Julia Child, the First Lady of Food; Founding Father Benjamin Franklin; Ward Hill Lamon, Abraham Lincoln's bodyguard; Minnie Pearl, legendary Grand Ole Opry comedienne; 26th President Theodore Roosevelt; and Lewis & Clark Expedition Native American guide and translator Sacagawea.
The History Alive! program brings historical figures to life through first-person portrayals by presenters who have conducted scholarly research on their character. Programs are available for $125 to both nonprofit and for-profit organizations throughout West Virginia. For more details.
Sesquicentennial Speakers Bureau
The year 2011 marked the beginning of the four-year national commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. West Virginia, the only state born of the Civil War, also celebrated her 150th birthday in 2013. To help citizens gain a deeper understanding of how and why the state was created our speakers bureau focuses on statehood related topics in observance of the state sesquicentennial.
The Sesquicentennial Speakers Bureau makes respected Civil War and statehood scholars available at no cost to non-profit groups around the state. Sesquicentennial Schedule.
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West Virginia Humanities Council
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Grant Deadlines
West Virginia Humanities Council grant applications for the February 1, 2015, grants cycle for Major grants, Minigrants and Fellowship categories must be postmarked on or before Saturday, January 31, 2015.
• Major
Grants: Feb. 1 and Sept. 1
• Mini Grants: Feb. 1, April 1,
June 1, and Oct. 1
• Fellowships: Feb. 1
• Media Grants: Sept. 1
• Publication Grants: Sept. 1
• Teacher Institutes: Sept. 1
• Travel Assistance Grants: 60 days prior to travel
Sesquicentennial Grant Opportunities
The West Virginia Humanities Council invites proposals commemorating the
sesquicentennial of the Civil War and West Virginia's statehood, and
proposals on the 150th anniversary of the 1862 Morrill Act, also known as the Land
Grants Section.
Purchase
DVD and Encyclopedia
 West Virginia, the classic film history that first premiered on the West Virginia public broadcasting television network and on public television networks throughout the country, is now available as a 2-DVD set. West Virginia
is a rich and compelling narrative telling the unforgettable story of
America's Mountain State from prehistory to the recent past. Click to order, or for additional information.
The West Virginia Encyclopedia, publis hed by the West Virginia Humanities Council, is now in its second printing. Working under the slogan, "All there is to know about West Virgina," the editors packed 2,200 articles into the pages of this big book. These articles are the work of nearly 600 writers, experts in fields ranging from archeology, biography, history and literature, through folklore, culture, and the arts and sciences. Click to order, or for additional information.
Teacher Feature Added to
e-WV
Online Encyclopedia
A new feature of e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia provides teachers with innovative ways to use the powerful online resource. The e-WV Classroom includes 18 lesson plans for eighth grade that were developed by teachers from several counties, working under the direction of curriculum specialist Margaret Miller. All of the lesson plans meet the West Virginia Department of Education’s standards for social studies and literacy.
The Classroom section will also be helpful to students who want to learn more about West Virginia. Students will find links to e-WV articles and easy access to the e-WV quizzes, especially helpful in preparation for the annual Golden Horseshoe test.
Visitors to the Classroom section will find directions for using
e-WV's special features, including interactive maps and the portfolio function. Visit the Classroom by clicking here.
Contact Mike Keller at 304-346-8500 or email Mike if you would like a demonstration of how e-WV can be used in the classroom.
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