History Alive is a program of first-person portrayals of historical figures by presenters who have conducted scholarly research on their characters. Gabriel Arthur is believed to have been the first […]
Three West Virginia Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Eric Eyre, John Hackworth, and Eric Newhouse discuss the importance of pursuing complex stories and the role journalism plays in fostering an informed citizenry.
Share Your Heritage introduces new signs interpreting railroad history on the Elkins Rail Yard. A reception will welcome guests to visit with scholars and other project participants. The event is […]
The Heritage Center on Main Street, Richwood, will be open for the National Grandparents Day celebration. The public is invited to visit the Center, participate in the interactive activity and […]
Developed by the West Virginia Humanities Council and illustrated by West Virginia University graphic design students with financial support from ZMM Architects and Engineers, this traveling exhibit relates the history […]
Dr. Phillips, founder of the Socrates Cafe dialogue movement, will present this lecture on civil discourse and "unrigging" our democracy as part of the Simon Perry Center's Amicus Curiae Lecture […]
This reading by author Scott McClanahan will be part of the ongoing event titled "We, too, are Appalachia: An Exploration of Identity and Place." Mr. McClanahan's reading from his book […]
The 2nd Pearl S. Buck Living Gateway Conference will bring together scholars, students, and enthusiasts of West Virginia's Nobel laureate and Pulitzer prize-winning author to explore her literature, life, and […]
"Slovenian Culture and the Polka" will highlight Eastern European traditions, specifically music and food ways, brought by immigrants to Central Appalachia. This lecture is being presented as part of the […]
History Alive is a program of first-person portrayals of historical figures by presenters who have conducted scholarly research on their character. When Lewis and Clark hired her French-Canadian husband as […]
"Slovenian Culture and the Polka" will highlight Eastern European traditions, specifically music and food ways, brought by immigrants to Central Appalachia. This lecture is being presented as part of the […]
History Alive is a program of first-person portrayals of historical figures by presenters who have conducted scholarly research on their character. Sarah Colley was touring with a theater company when […]
History Alive is a program of first-person portrayals of historical figures by presenters who have conducted scholarly research on their character. Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland but escaped […]
History Alive is a program of first-person portrayals of historical figures by presenters who have conducted scholarly research on their character. Revolutionary, founding father, printer, scientist, inventor, journalist, traveler, diplomat, […]
History Alive is a program of first-person portrayals of historical figures by presenters who have conducted scholarly research on their character. Revolutionary, founding father, printer, scientist, inventor, journalist, traveler, diplomat, […]
"Diversity Among Native Peoples before the Europeans" will highlight the history and multiculturalism of the Native people in what is now central Appalachia prior to European settlers. This lecture is […]
During this presentation, Damien Arthur, will explore Robert C. Byrd’s tenure on the Senate Appropriations Committee, a position that wielded great power and influence, as it sets national spending and […]
History Alive is a program of first-person portrayals of historical figures by presenters who have conducted scholarly research on their character. The pen name of Samuel Clemens, Mark Twain is […]
History Alive is a program of first-person portrayals of historical figures by presenters who have conducted scholarly research on their character. Sarah Colley was touring with a theater company when […]
Twenty minutes of square dance instruction and practice with Augusta Heritage Square Dancers will be followed by an hour long square dance. This event is for East Hardy High School […]
This lecture and film are being presented as part of the Appalachian Heritage Project, a year-long series of educational programs, events, and scholarly projects that utilize the prestige, talent, and […]
This lecture and film are being presented as part of the Appalachian Heritage Project, a year-long series of educational programs, events, and scholarly projects that utilize the prestige, talent, and […]
“Polka! The Movie,” a tune-filled documentary that showcases how Slovenians contributed to our country’s good-time music. It includes Grammy Award winner, and West Virginia native, Frank Yankovic, known as America’s […]
History Alive is a program of first-person portrayals of historical figures by presenters who have conducted scholarly research on their character. During the French and Indian War, Ostenaco was a […]
This lecture and film are being presented as part of the Appalachian Heritage Project, a year-long series of educational programs, events, and scholarly projects that utilize the prestige, talent, and […]
