The Mountain State.
West Virginia became the 35th state to join the Union on June 20, 1863. West Virginia’s first two senators, Peter Van Winkle and Waitman Willey, took office on August 4, 1863. West Virginia’s longest-serving senators include Jennings Randolph (1958–1985), Jay Rockefeller (1985–2015), and Robert C. Byrd, who is, to date, the longest-serving senator (1959–2010). Among those who rose to leadership positions are Senator Byrd, who served in numerous leadership positions, including president pro tempore and Democratic Conference secretary, whip, and floor leader, and West Virginia's first woman senator, Shelley Moore Capito, who serves as Republican Conference vice chair.
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The colors of autumn blanketing the mountains.
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appalachiantrail.org 08/12/2021 Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Our mission is to protect, manage, and advocate for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
arthurdaleheritage.org 17/03/2021 Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. Preserving the
history of the nation's first New Deal Homestead Community in Arthurdale, West
Virginia.
artmuseum.wvu.edu 18/03/2021 The Art Museum of West Virginia University
provides a welcoming and stimulating educational and research environment for
diverse audiences to experience the transforming power of art.
augustaartsandculture.org 18/03/2021
The Augusta Heritage Arts Workshop was first organized by the Randolph
County Creative Arts Council and Davis & Elkins College faculty who were
concerned about the future of Appalachian craft traditions.
beckley.org 18/03/2021
City of Beckley. The City of Champions. Beckley invites you to share in
the growth of our enthusiastic new business destination, a pristine highland
opened by expressways and interstates in the 1990s.
bobdenver.com
10/19/2023 Bob Denver. You've
found the online home of the late TV icon, Bob Denver. His legacies - Little
Buddy Radio and The Denver Foundation and his wife’s passion, Always Free Honor
Flight have a home here also.
cityofsouthcharleston.com 18/03/2021
City of South Charleston. The city of South Charleston was incorporated
in 1917. From a 1920 census of 3,650 the population has expanded rapidly.
communicationstudies.wvu.edu 17/03/2021
Department of Communication Studies. West Virginia University. Rooted in
the social science perspective, the Department of Communication Studies is
committed to preparing students to be competent communicators.
eberly.wvu.edu 13/06/2020
english.wvu.edu 17/03/2021
Department of English. West Virginia University. We, the members of
WVU’s Department of English, believe that critical and creative reading and
writing constitute acts of radical love.
fortedwards.org 3/17/2023
The Fort Edwards Foundation. Fort Edwards is the site of a French and
Indian War fort in present-day Capon Bridge, WV. The not-for-profit Fort
Edwards Foundation preserves, protects, and interprets the site.
hancockcountymuseum.com 3/27/2023
Hancock County Museum. New Cumberland, WV.
heritagefarmmuseum.com 3/18/2023
Heritage Farm and Museum. The mission of Heritage Farm is to be a source
of hope and renewal for the Appalachian region.
historicshepherdstown.com 18/03/2021 Historic Shepherdstown is an active,
non-profit, membership organization dedicated to preserving Shepherdstown’s
architectural character, and building public understanding of Shepherdstown’s
distinctive history.
jacksonsmill.wvu.edu 18/03/2021 WVU Jackson's Mill at West Virginia
University. A special-mission campus of West Virginia University – owned and
operated by the WVU Extension Service – WVU Jackson’s Mill represents the
historic home of West Virginia 4-H camping in the United States as the site of
the first statewide 4-H camp in the nation.
jchswv.org 18/03/2021 Jackson County Historical Society, located
in Jackson County, WV preserves and maintains historical and genealogy
resources.
jeffcomuseumwv.org 18/03/2021
The Jefferson County Museum’s collection consists of more than 2,200
artifacts; 4,000 images; hundreds of books, pamphlets, and other published
materials; and hundreds of pages of 18th-20th century documents and family
papers.
library.wvu.edu 18/03/2021
Libraries at West Virginia University. Morgantown, WV.
monroewvhistory.org 18/03/2021 The Monroe County Historical Society (West
Virginia) aims to preserve and convey our heritage by means of its Museum and
publications, and through restoration and display of historic buildings and
artifacts.
museumoftheberkeleysprings.com 18/03/2021
Museum of the Berkeley Springs. Berkeley Springs West Virginia. The
notion of a museum in Berkeley Springs State Park celebrating the springs had
been around for decades.
nacmha.org 10/03/2022 Northern Appalachian Coal Mining Heritage
Association. NACMHA was founded in March 2000 and is 501(c)3 non-profit
organization. We are dedicated to preserving the coal mining heritage of our
region.
oglebay.com 10/03/2022
Oglebay in Wheeling, West Virginia. A beautifully landscaped, 2,000-acre
public park and wedding venue featuring dining, cabins, lodging and the Good
Zoo and West Spa in Wheeling, West Virginia.
oilandgasmuseum.org 10/03/2022
Oil & Gas Museum. This nationally recognized multi-site museum
presents the intriguing history of the oil and gas industry, including how the
accumulation of wealth from oil and natural gas impacted West Virginia
statehood.
oionline.com 11/03/2022
Oglebay Institute Offers Culturally Enriching, Educational and
Recreational Experiences in the Arts. Oglebay Institute in Wheeling, West
Virginia fosters appreciation, expression and discovery by engaging people of
all ages and abilities in the arts.
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scottsrunmuseumandtrail.org 11/03/2022
Scott's Run Museum & Trail. Scotts Run is a five-mile long hollow
named after the winding stream that flows through 13 coal camp communities in
Monongalia County, West Virginia.
sites.rootsweb.com/~wvlincol 17/03/2021
Lincoln County West Virginia site for genealogical research. Lincoln
County was first formed in 1867 from Kanawha, Boone, Putnam, and Cabell
counties. Lincoln was required to return land to Putnam County, but added parts
of Wayne and Logan counties.
sparkwv.org 11/03/2022
Spark! Imagination & Science Center. In 1998, a group of parents and
teachers decided to work towards building a children’s museum in Morgantown.
trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com 11/03/2022
History and Heritage Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. Located in Weston,
WV this National Historic Landmark offers walk in Historic and Ghost tours
March - November and Ghost Hunts year round.
upshurcountyhistoricalsociety.com 11/03/2022
The Upshur County Historical Society is the county level private,
not-for-profit organization that has as its mission the identification,
preservation, and perpetuation of all things historical on the county level.
visitripleywv.com 11/03/2022 Ripley Convention & Visitors Bureau. Our
community is situated along Interstate 77 in West Virginia between Charleston
and Parkersburg. The town was founded in 1832 as the centrally located seat of
government for the newly organized Jackson County.
wattsmuseum.wvu.edu 11/03/2022
Watts Museum. West Virginia University. Since the 1930s, West Virginia
University has collected historical artifacts and archival materials from the
mining and petroleum industries.
wheelingheritage.org 11/03/2022
Wheeling Heritage is a catalyst for the revitalization of Wheeling. As
the birthplace of West Virginia and an early industrial hub along the Ohio
River, Wheeling holds a unique place in American history.
wvhumanities.org 11/03/2022 The West Virginia Humanities Council is a
nonprofit organization governed by its board of directors. Our mission is to
promote a vigorous program in the humanities statewide in West Virginia.
wvstateparks.com 7/2/2022
West Virginia State Parks and Forests. Below you can search by activity
type, region or lodging option, depending on where you want to travel and
explore and what you’d like to experience during your time in West Virginia.
wvstateparks.com/park/berkeley-springs-state-park 3/17/2023 Berkeley Springs State Park. Located in the
center of historic Berkeley Springs, Berkeley Springs State Park is home to a
mineral spa that has been in use since colonial times.
wvstateparks.com/park/cedar-creek-state-park 3/17/2023 Cedar Creek State Park. Set on 2,588 wooded
acres near Glenville in West Virginia’s central region, Cedar Creek State
Park’s rolling hills and wide valleys provide an ideal backdrop for a variety
of recreational activities.
wvstateparks.com/park/tu-endie-wei-state-park 3/17/2023
Tu-Endie-Wei State Park. Located at the confluence of the Kanawha and
Ohio rivers in Point Pleasant, Tu-Endie-Wei State Park is home to an 84-foot
granite monument commemorating the frontiersmen who fought and died in the 1774
Battle of Point Pleasant.
wvstateparks.com/park/watters-smith-memorial-state-park 2/25/2024
Watters Smith Memorial State Park. The heritage of early West Virginia
and the pioneer spirit of Watters Smith are both preserved in the homestead
restoration at this 532-acre historical park.
www.bchs.org 3/17/2023 The Berkeley County Historical Society is a
focus group dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of history in
Berkeley County, West Virginia.
www.bdtonline.com 14/03/2021 Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Founded in 1893,
the Bluefield Daily Telegraph is a seven-day morning newspaper based in
Bluefield, W.Va., which covers Mercer, McDowell and Monroe counties in West
Virginia, and Tazewell, Bland, Buchanan and Giles counties in Virginia.
www.cityofspencer.com 09/02/2020
www.cockaynefarmstead.com 3/17/2023 Cockayne Farmstead. The Historic Cockayne
Farmstead collection is comprised of a c1850s farmhouse containing its original
collection of over 3000 objects and over 15,000 primary documents.
www.craikpattonhouse.org 3/17/2023
Craik-Patton House. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
The Craik - Patton House is a splendid example of Greek Revival architecture in
the Kanawha River Valley of West Virginia.
www.deanscorner.net
2/12/2024 Dean's Corner of
Cyberspace. Celebrating Two Pioneer Virginia Families & Their Descendents
in the Pacific Northwest.
www.dewv.edu 3/17/2023 Davis & Elkins College. Nestled in the
majestic West Virginia mountains, Davis & Elkins College is a private, NCAA
Division II (D2) school ranked among the best colleges in the south.
www.discipleshistory.org 3/17/2023
Disciples History. The mission of the Disciples of Christ Historical
Society is to preserve and proclaim the story of the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) within the context of the broader Stone-Campbell
tradition out of which it grows.
www.gmsaa.org 3/17/2023 The Greenbrier Military School Alumni
Association.
www.greenbrier.com 3/17/2023
The Greenbrier. America's Resort since 1778. Located amid the
breathtaking mountains of West Virginia, The Greenbrier is a National Historic
Landmark and world-class resort that has been welcoming guests from around the
world since 1778.
www.greenbrierhistorical.org 3/17/2023
Greenbrier Historical Society is dedicated to community enrichment
through the education and preservation of the diverse history and culture of
the Greenbrier Valley region.
www.harrisoncowvhistoricalsociety.org 3/18/2023
Harrison County WV Historical Society. We have new goals and one is to
reach the next generation in our shared heritage. Join us in our effort looking
to the 21st century.
www.helvetiawv.com 3/18/2023
Helvetia, West Virginia, a small village settled in 1869 by Swiss and
German immigrants, is located in Randolph County. Its secluded location led to
the preservation of traditional dance, music, food, and holidays.
www.herald-dispatch.com 03/05/2020
The Herald-Dispatch. The Herald-Dispatch celebrated its 100th
anniversary in 2009. The Herald-Dispatch’s roots go back to 1871 when O.G.
Chase arrived in the Huntington area on a riverboat.
www.historicglenwoodfoundation.org 3/18/2023 Historic Glenwood Foundation, Inc. The
Foundation seeks to accomplish its mission by preserving, interpreting,
collecting, and performing, facilitating or sponsoring research relating to the
property and its occupants.
www.hmoa.org 3/18/2023
Huntington Museum of Art. For more than six decades, the Huntington
Museum of Art has been defined by a vision, a vision of bringing the world of
art to the people of West Virginia and the Tri-State region.
www.johnbrownwaxmuseum.com 19/08/2019
www.journal-news.net
8/18/2023 The Journal. The best
source for local and national news, sports, weather, and features in the
Martinsburg area.
www.magwv.com 19/08/2019
www.marionhistorical.org/index.html 19/08/2019
www.marshall.edu 3/18/2023 Marshall University is a public research
institution in Huntington, West Virginia. With more than 150 undergraduate,
graduate, and professional degree programs to choose from, you’ll find your
future at Marshall.
www.monartscenter.com 19/08/2019
www.morgantownhistorymuseum.org 19/08/2019
www.mountaineermilitarymuseum.com 19/08/2019
www.mrtwv.org 19/08/2019
www.nobelprize.org/prizes/economic-sciences/1994/nash/facts 2/10/2023
John F. Nash Jr. Nobel Prize. Prize motivation: “for their pioneering
analysis of equilibria in the theory of non-cooperative games.”
www.novaksights.com 12/11/2023 Novak Designs Inc. After researching, developing, and testing multiple designs,
the Novak LoMount sight system stood out as the next clear step in the
evolution of pistol enhancements.
www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm 19/08/2019
www.nrac.wvu.edu 17/03/2021 NRAC. West Virginia University. The Natural
Resource Analysis Center (NRAC) provides geospatially-based research, teaching
and service focused on environmental and natural resource issues for West
Virginia, the surrounding Appalachian region, and beyond.
www.ontargettek.com
12/16/2023 OnTarget Tech.
Providing strategic solutions for business intelligence. We are a Business
Intelligence and Enterprise Performance Management software and consulting
services firm, focused primarily on the Oracle Hyperion product suite.
www.parkersburgartcenter.org 03/04/2020
www.parkgaz.com 03/04/2020
www.pocahontashistorical.org 19/08/2019
www.pointpleasantrivermuseum.com 19/08/2019
www.potomaceagle.com 17/03/2021
Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad. Eagles Fly On Our Scenic Railroad Trips!
It was a state Public Service Commission study that first suggested that a
scenic excursion train would be successful on the South Branch Valley Railroad.
www.prickettsfort.org 19/08/2019
www.princetonrailroadmuseum.com 19/08/2019
www.register-herald.com 17/03/2021
The Register-Herald is a 5-day morning newspaper published in Beckley,
West Virginia. Published daily, except Saturday & Monday, The
Register-Herald's primary market area includes Raleigh, Fayette, Greenbrier,
Wyoming and Summers counties in West Virginia.
www.richmountain.org 19/04/2020
www.ritchiehistoricalsociety.com/index.html 19/08/2019
www.stalbanshistory.com 19/08/2019
www.theclaycenter.org 19/08/2019
www.theintelligencer.net 15/12/2020
News, Sports, Jobs - The Intelligencer.
www.timeswv.com 17/03/2021 The Times West Virginian newspaper can trace
its roots to the Vedette, a weekly newspaper first published on June 27, 1866.
The Vedette was purchased in 1868 by the Rev. Josiah Dillon, who changed the
name of the newspaper to the West Virginian.
www.toyandtrain.com 21/05/2020
www.usgs.gov/centers/eesc 6/13/2022 Eastern Ecological Science Center. U.S.
Geological Survey. In 2020, the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and
Leetown Science Center merged to create the Eastern Ecological Science Center
(EESC).
www.wetzelcountymuseum.com 19/08/2019
www.woodcountyschoolswv.com 19/08/2019
www.wva-ccc-legacy.org/index.php 19/08/2019
www.wvcoalmuseum.org 19/08/2019
www.wvculture.org/museum/CampCarverMod.html 19/08/2019
www.wvculture.org/museum/GraveCreekmod.html 19/08/2019
www.wvculture.org/museum/MITPmod.html 19/08/2019
www.wvculture.org/museum/State-Museum-Index.html 19/08/2019
www.wvculture.org/museum/WVIHmod.html 19/08/2019
www.wvculture.org/Test/test/JenkinsMod.html 19/08/2019
www.wvgazettemail.com 03/05/2020 Charleston Gazette-Mail. A Pulitzer Prize
Winning Newspaper. East Charleston, WV.
www.wvgs.wvnet.edu/www/museum/museum.htm 19/08/2019
www.wvminewars.com 19/08/2019
www.wvnews.com 14/03/2021
WV News. News, Sports, Marketing and Events for West Virginia including
WVU, High School, Education, Politics, Business, local government, state
government, technology, law, and more.
www.wvnews.com/westondemocrat 03/05/2020
News, sports, marketing and events for Weston West Virginia and Lewis
County. Find all WV News Weston News.
www.wvu.edu 17/03/2021 West Virginia University. WVU is a family of
distinctive campuses united by a single mission: to provide a quality and
affordable education. No matter who you are, you’ll find your niche here.