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Arts & Culture Jessica Lilly, Sep. 21, 2022

Hidden History Happenings In Southern W.Va.

The National Park Service is hosting several events this week to celebrate the “hidden histories” of southern West Virginia. It’s part of the 16th Annual Hidden History Happenings.

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Arts & Culture Connie Bailey Kitts, Jul. 19, 2022

Descendant Revisits, Revives African American Cemetery

America has a history of segregating Black and white people — in restaurants, schools, buses… even in death. In Bluefield, Virginia, graves of Black residents who helped build the town were neglected for decades in its segregated cemetery. It might have stayed that way had it not been for the efforts of one persistent woman whose family was buried there.

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Government Randy Yohe, Feb. 24, 2022

History Day At The Capitol Showcases Ingenuity, Diversity

On History Day at the Capitol, highlights of West Virginia’s rich and diverse past come to life.

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Top Stories David Adkins, Oct. 07, 2021

Marshall Professor Helps Uncover New Texts Penned by Poet Walt Whitman

Stephen Schöberlein and Zachary Turpin discover new texts penned by American poet Walt Whitman.

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Dec. 02, 2015

Rebuilding in Harpers Ferry to Begin in 2016

Harpers Ferry’s commercial district is recovering faster than expected after a devastating fire caused millions of dollars in damages.Demolition began…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Oct. 06, 2015

Life Returns to Historic Harpers Ferry Church

It’s been 59 years since the Curtis Freewill Baptist Church in Harpers Ferry has been open with a regular congregation. This historical African-American…

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