http://www.wv.gov/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/news&page=838e1ba1-a710-47f0-948e-c8ba578136e9&wp=b860477a-d38d-4404-8687-d21ca691e88aRSS Feed for all WV.gov History, Arts & Culture News60http://www.wv.gov/news/natural-resources/Pages/Tu-Endie-WeiStateParkPaysTributetoPointPleasant.aspxCertain visitors to Tu-Endie-Wei State Park in Mason County this past summer will be getting a special reward during Veterans Day week in appreciation for their interest in the historic site.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:57:37 GMThttp://www.wv.gov/news/natural-resources/Pages/httpwwwwvdeporgitemcfmssid=23.aspxA history-defining clash of cultures began in the 18th century in the Trans-Allegheny region of the nation that now includes West Virginia when American Indian and European cultures fought six wars westward of the AlleghenyThu, 30 Jul 2009 11:13:26 GMThttp://www.wv.gov/news/natural-resources/Pages/Trans-AlleghenyClashofCultures.aspxA history-defining clash of cultures began in the 18th century in the Trans-Allegheny region of the nation that now includes West Virginia when American Indian and European cultures fought sixMon, 06 Jul 2009 14:19:45 GMThttp://www.wv.gov/news/natural-resources/Pages/GeologicMysteriesofWestVirginiaStateParksSolved.aspxHow were the famous Blackwater Falls formed? How did Canaan Valley get to be so wide? West Virginia’s state parks and forests are famous for their natural beauty, and that includes the makeup of the land on which they are located.Tue, 19 May 2009 16:01:56 GMThttp://www.wv.gov/news/natural-resources/Pages/TrackingandWoodsLoreWorkshopReturnstoTwinFallsJan16-18.aspxStep back in time, when American Indians and European Americans lived closer to nature. Tracking and Woods Lore workshop and weekend is scheduled for January 16-18, 2009, at Twin Falls Resort State Park near Mullens in Wyoming County. The focus of the ...Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:09:53 GMThttp://www.wv.gov/news/governor/Pages/GovernorOrdersFlagsToBeLowered,AsksWestVirginiansToObserveMomentOfSilenceInObservanceOf911PatriotDay.aspxCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Gov. Joe Manchin today issued a proclamation, in accordance with a presidential proclamation, ordering U.S. and state flags at all state facilities to be displayed at half-staff Thursday, Sept. 11 to honor the victims of the Sept. ...Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:26:48 GMThttp://www.wv.gov/news/natural-resources/Pages/HawksNestStateParkWillSpinonAugust302008.aspxAnn Peacock Craven will teach a Drop Spindle Spinning class at Hawks Nest State Park on August 30, as Hawks Nest continues to add art and craft programs to its already world-class scenic view attraction. The class is limited to 10 individuals and is of...Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:08:18 GMThttp://www.wv.gov/news/natural-resources/Pages/SteamAndDieselTitansOfTheMountainReturnToSpruceDuringCassRailfanWeekendMay16-18.aspxRailroad fans from across the nation will gather at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park May 16 - 18 for the 2008 Cass Railfan Weekend, three days of historic railroading fun with steam and diesel engines. This year’s main event will feature the re-creation...Thu, 15 May 2008 18:11:33 GMThttp://www.wv.gov/news/natural-resources/Pages/HaircutsForFourBitsScheduledAtCassScenicRailroadMay10.aspxOn May 10, Lefty Meeks will celebrate his 60 years as the barber in Cass by giving 50 cent hair cuts, the same price he charged when he started barbering in 1948. Meanwhile, his family will offer hamburgers, hot dogs and soft drinks as a warm-up to the...Fri, 16 May 2008 17:28:57 GMThttp://www.wv.gov/news/natural-resources/Pages/IrishRoadBowlingAtPipestemResortStateParkApril26-27.aspxPipestem Resort State Park in Summers County is the host site for what is shaping up to be the biggest Irish road bowling celebration this side of the Irish Spring Festival. The Singles Qualifier gets underway this weekend, April 26-27, according to ...Sat, 17 May 2008 20:36:05 GMThttp://www.wv.gov/news/natural-resources/Pages/KessingerHendersonAndRitcheyAreGuitarWorkshopWeekendInstructorsAtTwinFallsResortStateParkApril11-13.aspxInternationally-recognized guitar players and instructors Robin Kessinger, Wayne Henderson and Jim Ritchey are the big attractions for the Guitar Workshop Weekend at Twin Falls Resort State Park April 11-13. This is a special event weekend tailored to ...Sun, 18 May 2008 13:37:07 GMThttp://www.wv.gov/news/Arts/librarycommission/Pages/WestVirginiaCenterfortheBookCelebratesBlackHistoryMonth.aspxCharleston, W.Va. -- The West Virginia Center for the Book invites the public to join in a celebration of Black History Month. Notable African-American authors, historians and scholars will gather at the Cultural Center on the Capitol Complex in Charle...Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:45:05 GMThttp://www.wv.gov/news/Arts/culture/Pages/MartinLutherKingJrLivingtheDreamawardsandpostercompetitionannounced.aspxThe Martin Luther King, Jr. West Virginia Holiday Commission is seeking nominees for the “Living the Dream” awards to be presented as part of the national Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday observance. The public is invited to nominate candidates for the ...Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:20:30 GMT