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TODAY in West Virginia History
 
  1. Union forces repelled attack at the Battle of Lewisburg

    May 23, 1862: Union forces led by Colonel George Crook repelled an attack by Confederates under General Henry Heth at...

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Happy Birthday West Virginia Happy Birthday West Virginia
This year is a big one for West Virginia as the state celebrates its 150th birthday! West Virginia is the only state born from the turmoil of the Civil War. Visit here to see how the state and communities will celebrate the big day on June 20.


Cass Scenic Railroad Cass Railroad celebrates 50 years
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Cass Scenic Railroad as a state park. The Shay steam engines of old still make their runs to the top of Bald Knob, providing spectacular views along the way.


Music is part of West Virginia’s history and heritage Music is part of West Virginia’s history and heritage
In West Virginia, music is part of life. Whether your taste runs to Appalachian traditional music that echoes the strains of the state’s Celtic, Scotch and British ancestry or the wonderful rhythms of African-American hymns and southern Gospel harmonies or the driving beat of true country and bluegrass sounds, there’s a place for you in the Mountain State.

Welcome, summer and water sports Welcome, summer and water sports
While whitewater rafting may grab headlines, West Virginia’s rivers and lakes offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including jet skiing, water tubing, fishing, canoeing, scuba diving and more.


Golf Golf
Some of the most scenic drives in the state don’t take place on the open road but on a West Virginia golf course.


places to stay in wv Where to stay in West Virginia
From campground to state park cabins to hotels, from rustic to upscale resorts, you can find your perfect getaway this summer in West Virginia.


Get away for the weekend! 250th Anniversary of Chief Cornstalk’s Campaign
This year marks the 250th anniversary of Chief Cornstalk’s raid on the western Virginia Euro-American settlements in the Trans-Allegheny region. Cornstalk burst onto the scene of recorded history in 1763 when, against the British colony of Virginia, he conducted a military campaign that was arguably one of the most successful campaigns of Pontiac’s War.