Presentation is one of nine lectures that comprise the Focus on History strand of the Capon Bridge Founders Day Festival, a two day festival held at the Capon Bridge Fire Grounds in Capon Bridge, WV. Talks will be held in the dining hall, tents, and the pavilion. Held in the Dining Hall this talk features […]
This event is being presented as part of the Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence Program at Shepherd University.
Presentation is one of nine lectures that comprise the Focus on History strand of the Capon Bridge Founders Day Festival, a two day festival held at the Capon Bridge Fire Grounds in Capon Bridge, WV. Talks will be held in the dining hall, tents, and the pavilion. Held in the Dining Hall this talk features […]
The presentation is one of nine lectures that comprise the Focus on History strand of the Capon Bridge Founders Day Festival, a two day festival held at the Capon Bridge Fire Grounds in Capon Bridge, WV. Talks will be held in the dining hall, tents, and pavilion. Held in the Kids Tent this talk is […]
Presentation is one of nine lectures that comprise the Focus on History strand of the Capon Bridge Founders Day Festival, a two day festival held at the Capon Bridge Fire Grounds in Capon Bridge, WV. Talks will be held in the dining hall, tents, and the pavilion. The presenter authored a book based on his […]
Presentation is one of nine lectures that comprise the Focus on History strand of the Capon Bridge Founders Day Festival, a two day festival held at the Capon Bridge Fire Grounds in Capon Bridge, WV. Talks will be held in the dining hall, tents, and the pavilion. The presenter authored a book based on his […]
Presentation is one of nine lectures that comprise the Focus on History strand of the Capon Bridge Founders Day Festival, a two day festival held at the Capon Bridge Fire Grounds in Capon Bridge, WV. Talks will be held in the dining hall, tents, and pavilion. Held in the Dining Hall this talk is intended […]
Brett Bruen, Director of Global Engagement for the White House responsible for public diplomacy programs from 2013-2015, will speak on the topic of how to secure our democracy and elections, as well as how to enhance U.S. global leadership, in an age of extremism. He is currently the President of the Global Situation Room and […]
The public is invited to a grand opening and ribbon cutting with an interpretive educational tour of the Camp Bartow site including new kiosks, signs, and interpretive materials.
This event is an updated report to the public on archaeological discoveries from the 2019 summer dig at Ashby's Fort, ordered built by George Washington in 1755 as part of the frontier defense during the French and Indian War. The report will include a display and interpretation of artifacts unearthed in the dig. The event […]
This free symposium involves performances by professional actors of brief Shakespeare excerpts (mostly from comedies), followed by moderated discussion with the audience. The focus is on gender roles, communication between the sexes, women's rights and related matters in Shakespeare as compared and contrasted with modern views. This presentation is part of a tour to eight […]
This symposium involves professional actors performing brief Shakespeare excerpts (mostly comedic), followed by moderated discussion with the audience. The focus is on gender roles, communication between the sexes, women's rights and related matters in Shakespeare as compared and contrasted with modern views. This particular event is part of a tour to eight schools and public […]
Judge Barron, will speak on the topic of his book, "Waging War: The Clash Between Presidents and Congress," as part of the Amicus Curiae Lecture Series sponsored by the Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy. Judge Barron, a former Harvard Law Professor and former U.S. Supreme Court clerk to Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, also […]
This free symposium involves professional actors performing brief Shakespeare excerpts (mostly comedic), followed by moderated discussion with the audience. The focus is on gender roles, communication between the sexes, women's rights and related matters in Shakespeare as compared and contrasted with modern views. This event is part of a tour to eight schools and public […]
This free symposium involves professional actors performing brief Shakespeare excerpts (mostly comedic), followed by moderated discussion with the audience. The focus is on gender roles, communication between the sexes, women's rights and related matters in Shakespeare as compared and contrasted with modern views. This event is part of a tour to eight schools and public […]
This free symposium involves professional actors performing brief Shakespeare excerpts (mostly comedic), followed by moderated discussion with the audience. The focus is on gender roles, communication between the sexes, women's rights and related matters in Shakespeare as compared and contrasted with modern views. This event is part of a tour to eight schools and public […]
As part of Marshall University's celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing American women the right to vote, Marjorie Spruill, University of South Carolina Professor Emerita of History and author of "DIVIDED WE STAND: The Battle Over Women's Rights and Family Values that Polarized American Politics" and "New Women of the New […]
This free public event will feature a lecture by Joe Dumire of the Tucker County Historical Society, snacks and beverages, and a chance to see replicas of the historic rail trail signs themselves, which will be on display at both Piccolo Paula's Caffe and the second floor of the Tucker County Courthouse.
This event will be a creative presentation and discussion of the events surrounding ratification of the 19th Amendment in WV.
Noted poet Jesse Graves will read from his original work. A question-and-answer session will follow.
Public Broadcasting legend and memoirist will read from her original work. A question-and-answer session will follow.
This free VIRTUAL event is part of the Contemporary American Theater Festival's annual Humanities at the Festival series. Award-winning writer Kara Lee Corthron (CATF '17 World Premiere WELCOME TO FEAR CITY) has released her newest young adult novel, DAUGHTERS OF THE JUBILATION. Kara will read from her book followed by a Q&A live-chat session hosted […]
This free event is presented by the Contemporary American Theater Festival in partnership with the Eastern Panhandle Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, and is part of the CATFUNMUTED Humanities at the Festival Series supported by a grant from the West Virginia Humanities Council. Dr. Howard-Bostic, Shepherd University's Associate VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity, […]
This public presentation is part of the History Comes Alive in Richwood series. Through this series we will focus on the people who helped shape Richwood. Visitors will be entertained by the presentations and Q & A follow-up, then can return to the Richwood Heritage Center to peruse the displays there. The presentation will be […]
The videos from the public presentation of the History Comes Alive in Richwood series will be saved onto a computer in the Richwood Heritage Center. This series focused on the people who helped shape Richwood. Memory Boards accompanying these people important to Richwood’s history will also be on display there. The Center is open on […]
