WV Dept. of Arts, Culture & History
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Your window to West Virginia’s past, present and future.
Charleston, WV
Joined June 2014
Camp Washington-Carver in Fayette County, a beautiful retreat listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was established by the WV Legislature on March 9, 1937 and still serves as the state's mountain cultural arts center. Learn more: #WVHistory
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Twenty-two coal miners were killed in an explosion at a New River Company mine at Carlisle, Fayette County, on February 6, 1915. #WVHistory
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On February 5, 1917, the West Virginia House of Delegates passed a joint resolution endorsing President Woodrow Wilson's decision to break off diplomatic relations with Germany. #WVHistory
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On February 3, 1865, the West Virginia Legislature passed an act abolishing slavery in the state. #WVHistory
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Originally from Virginia, Dr. Constantine Clinton moved to West Virginia and established the Barnett Hospital in Huntington in 1912. Barnett attended Howard University's School of Medicine where he received his M. D. in 1899. #WVHistory
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On the evening of February 2, 1864, Confederate troops under Major James H. Nounnan launched a raid that resulted in the capture of Union General E. P. Scammon and the steamer B. C. Levi at Red House early on the following morning. #WVHistory
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On February 1, 1910, a subsidiary of the C & O Railroad, purchased the resort at White Sulphur Springs now known as the Greenbrier. #WVHistory
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W. W. Trent, who served as West Virginia State Superintendent of Schools from 1933 to 1957, was born on January 31, 1878 in Nicholas County. #WVHistory
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On January 30, 1876, Sobieski Brady of Wheeling was appointed state treasurer, replacing John Burdett, who was impeached. #WVHistory
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Program, West Virginia Education Association Minority Concerns Conference, First Annual Awards Dinner, January 27, 1984. Learn more: #WVHistory #DocoftheDay
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On January 27, 1826, the Virginia General Assembly passed an act establishing the town of Suttonsville, now Sutton. Learn more: #WVHistory
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On January 26, 1960, Burnsville High School basketball star Danny Heater set a national record by scoring 135 points in a game against Widen High School. #WVHistory
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Bill of Fare and wine list for the Hale House, Charleston, January 26, 1875. #WVHistory #Docoftheday
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Francis Pierpont, who served as Governor of the Reorganized Government of Virginia and is known as the "Father of West Virginia," was born in Monongalia County on January 25, 1814. #WVHistory
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On January 24, 1960, civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached at Charleston's First Baptist Church. #WVHistory
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On January 23, 1903, the West Virginia Legislature adopted a joint resolution declaring the rhododendron, also known as the big laurel, to be the state flower. #WVHistory
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The Department of Arts, Culture and History currently has open positions in its agency. To find out how to apply for these openings, visit
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