Harrison County Voters To Consider New, Unique Levy Aimed At Historical Preservation
The levy would provide at least $100,000 for the next four years to 13 historic preservation organizations across the county.
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Juneteenth Event Highlights Exhibits Removed From National Parks
A group of off-duty, fired and retired park rangers have organized a series of Juneteenth events, including one at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, to recognize African American history that is not approved for display at the federal sites.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey: ‘Bridge Day Will Go On’
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Tuesday the state's two national parks would be open during the month of October, even if the government shutdown continues that long.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey Touts Economic Impact Of Tourism, Rural Health Transformation In Press Conference
Morrisey said he is trying to mitigate the impact of a federal government shutdown on local businesses during one of the state’s busiest tourism seasons with a discount for stays in state parks.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Contingency Fund Pays For National Parks To Reopen During Shutdown
West Virginia's national parks are the first in the nation to re-open in the midst of the federal government shutdown.
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Renovating ‘Negative’ Images Of History And Using Mussels For Pollution Cleanup, This West Virginia Morning
Not everyone approves of the efforts to present only positive images of America's past. And, biologists are using a rare method to clean up a tributary of the Monongahela River.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsQuestions Remain On Future Of Historical Exhibits In Harpers Ferry
An executive order from President Donald Trump called for the removal of national park exhibits with "negative depictions."
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