Mission:
The mission of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History is to identify, preserve, protect, promote, and present the ideas, arts, and artifacts of West Virginia's heritage, building pride in our past accomplishments and confidence in our future.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Archives and History is currently displaying a new exhibit titled "A Flurry of Opportunities," which explores the rich history of U.S. naturalization records and the stories of immigrants who have shaped the…
Read More »West Virginia Wildlife The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will open the third installation of Inspired: A West Virginia Series of Juried Exhibitions. This installation of the exhibit will feature West Virginia…
Read More »CHARLESTON, WV - The 2025 West Virginia Poetry Out Loud state competition registration deadline is set for Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. All West Virginia public and private high schools and homeschool associations are encouraged to participate in this free…
Read More »CHARLESTON, WV - West Virginia Archives and History will host a “Celebration of West Virginia Veterans” in the Archives and History Library at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, in Charleston. The program will be divided into…
Read More »CHARLESTON, WV - The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is currently accepting submissions for the 2024 West Virginia Emerging Artists Juried Exhibition through Sept. 6, 2024. The exhibit will open Nov. 3 at the Culture…
Read More »CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Ginny Hawker, of Elkins, received the 2024 Vandalia Award at the Vandalia Gathering Friday evening concert on May 24, 2024. West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History Cabinet Secretary Randall Reid-Smith…
Read More »CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) announces a partnership with the Wing 2 Wing Foundation and the Save The Music Foundation. The Wing 2 Wing Foundation has contributed $280,000.00 to the…
Read More »Charleston, WV - The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is now accepting entries for the second installation of Inspired: A West Virginia Series of Juried Exhibitions on. This installation of the exhibit will feature…
Read More »2024 Congressional Youth Art Competition Winners Announced CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Six young artists have been selected as winners in the annual Congressional Art Competition, which is on display in the Balcony Gallery of the Culture Center,…
Read More »CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Tuesday, Feb. 27, the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the West Virginia Commission on the Arts sponsored the Governor’s Arts Awards at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex,…
Read More »Charleston, W.Va. -- Applications are now available for matching historic preservation Development Grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH). Eligible projects…
Read More »West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History seeks nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Arts Awards CHARLESTON, W.VA. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is seeking nominations for the…
Read More »Charleston, W.Va. – The National Park Service is accepting applications for their Semiquincentennial Grant Program. The Semiquincentennial Grant Program is intended to support buildings, structures, sites, districts, and objects that…
Read More »Charleston, WV - Artists from Fairmont, Marion County; Augusta, Hampshire County; and Richwood, Nicholas County, won the top prizes in the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History’s (WVDACH) 23rd biennial West Virginia Juried…
Read More »Charleston, WV - The 2024 West Virginia Poetry Out Loud state competition registration deadline is set for Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. All West Virginia public and private high schools and homeschool associations are encouraged to participate in this free…
Read More »CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The 23rd biennial West Virginia Juried Exhibition will open at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex in Charleston, along with an awards ceremony, on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. Sixty-six West Virginia artists were selected for…
Read More »West Virginia State Marching Band Invitational Championship Winners Announced 2023 Cabell Midland wins Governor’s Cup Series Charleston, WV - Thirty-three bands from around the state showcased their talents in the 12th annual West…
Read More »Charleston, WV - The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is conducting a survey to receive comments regarding the current comprehensive historic preservation plan and ideas for the future of statewide historic preservation…
Read More »Applications are now being accepted for FY 2024 historic preservation survey and planning grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH). Approximately $100,000 will…
Read More »West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History to Host Governor’s Arts Caravan CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The Governor’s Arts Caravan is coming to a town near you. The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH)…
Read More »West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History Seeking Entries for the 2023 West Virginia Juried Exhibition CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is announcing a call for entries for…
Read More »On Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28, the Culture Center and State Capitol grounds will set the stage for the 46th Vandalia Gathering – the state’s annual celebration of the traditional arts, music, dance, stories, crafts and food of West…
Read More »Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is currently accepting entries for the 2023 West Virginia Quilts and Wall Hangings Juried Exhibition. The deadline to turn in entries is Monday, May 1, at 4…
Read More »CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Forty-four students from across West Virginia will recite poems by Joy Harjo, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Emily Dickinson, Jimmy Santiago Baca, Tracy K. Smith, Rocket Caleshu and many others during the 2023 Poetry Out Loud state…
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