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Historians, Local Jewish Congregation Recognize Civil War Passover Feast In Southern W.Va.

Soldiers came together during the conflict for a Passover feast known as a Seder. Reporter Shepherd Snyder spoke with Joseph Golden, Jewish researcher and secretary of the Temple Beth El congregation in Beckley, along with Drew Gruber of Civil War Trails, about this celebration’s historical significance.

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A Conversation About A Unique Celebration’s Historical Significance, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Civil War historians are recognizing a unique local celebration that happened during the conflict in the wilds of southern West Virginia, when 20 Jewish Union soldiers came together during the conflict for a Passover feast known as a Seder.

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WVU Marching Band Celebrating 50 Years Of Women In Their Ranks

This college football season, West Virginia University’s marching band is recognizing 50 years since women entered their ranks.

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Marshall Students Launch Digital Archive For Forgotten Appalachian Writer

Students studying Digital Humanities at Marshall University build archive for historical documents relating to forgotten writer, Tom Kromer.

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