West Virginia Historical Society

04/30/2026

03/24/2026

The early registration deadline for the WV Association of Museums annual conference is March 31. The conference will be held in Wheeling-Triadelphia April 23-25, 2026. For more information, visit

Location, ticketing, lodging, and all the information you need to attend WVAM's annual conference

10/12/2025

At the annual meeting of the West Virginia Historical Society, held in Wheeling on October 11, President Michael Shock presented the Virgil A. Lewis Award to Margaret Brennan. Excellent programs were given by Jeanne Finstein and Jay Frey.

09/17/2025

Applications for new Highway Historical Markers now are handled by the Department of Tourism through its Cooperative Advertising Program. Under a new process, the cost of new markers will be split between Tourism and the sponsor with the sponsor paying the cost of any future refurbishment or replacement that is necessary. Sponsors will be required to sign a MOU regarding future care. For information and the online application, visit: https://wvtourism.com/west-virginia-highway-historical-marker-program/

West Virginia Archives and History will continue to oversee the refurbishment and replacement of markers that were ordered prior to June 2025 as long as there is funding. To report damaged or missing older markers, go to https://archive.wvculture.org/history/markers/markers.html

The Vision From historic homesteads to natural wonders, West Virginia is the beginning of endless discovery. The state's rich history and culture continue

08/28/2025

To add a little to the accounts of WV Justice Tim Armstead, about 30 years ago, Tim served a term as president of the West Virginia Historical Society. I was not a member then, but I already knew Tim from college. While he was in college, Tim also worked part time at the West Virginia Archives and History Library. He was a good person.

06/20/2025

Pic of the Week for the week of June 16-20, posted for WV Archives and History (follow link to learn about image): https://archive.wvculture.org/history/picoftheweek/pic609.html

06/17/2025

Pic of the Week for the week of June 9-13, posted for WV Archives and History (follow link to learn about image): https://archive.wvculture.org/history/picoftheweek/pic608.html