West Virginia Civics Coalition

06/13/2026

Celebrate West Virginia Day with the West Virginia & Regional History Center on Thursday, June 18th at 2:00pm!

West Virginia's history isn't just something we remember—it's something we're still discovering. Join us June 18 at 2 p.m. to hear from the next generation of historians whose research is uncovering new perspectives on the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the Mountain State for generations.

WVU Associate Professor of History Dr. William "Hal" Gorby will lead a panel discussion with these panelists:
- Dr. Kristen Bailey, PhD, 2025
- Matthew Powell, MA, 2025
- David Solomon, MA, 2025
- Dr. Jack Weaver, PhD, 2025

Mark your calendar➡️ wvu.libcal.com/calendar/events/wv-day-2026

06/11/2026

Massive shifts are coming to civic education! Between upcoming state-level NAEP civics assessments and 17 (and growing!) states now adopting Civic Seals, the field is transforming to better support your classroom outcomes.

Read the full update from iCivics leadership on what these changes mean for educators: https://bit.ly/4uLDxc5

06/06/2026

June is Pride Month! Join the Smithsonian in commemorating National Pride Month with events, resources, and podcast episodes that tell a diversity of Pride stories. Check out their collection here:

LGBTQ Pride Month June is National Pride Month Join the Smithsonian in commemorating National Pride Month with events, resources, and podcast episodes that tell a diversity of Pride stories. Pride Events Resources Smithsonian Story Marsha Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and the History of Pride Month arro...

06/03/2026

True or False? It is against the law to wear a hat in a theater in West Virginia.

It's false! This law was repealed in 2010. It used to state “No person attending any performance at any theater, hall or opera house... shall wear upon his or her head any hat, bonnet or covering for the head...” (West Virginia Code - §61-6-16)

05/30/2026

You don’t need to be Nicholas Cage to solve this mystery — the West Virginia Civics Coalition (WVCC) is all about driving civic engagement in WV!

05/28/2026

05/23/2026

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month! Follow this link to learn more: https://asianpacificheritage.gov/

05/22/2026

Did you know? It is against the law to lasso catfish in Tennessee!

According to Tennessee Code Title 70. Wildlife Resources § 70-4-104, “Fish may be taken with rod and reel, by hook and line held in the hand while fishing, or by one (1) or more trotlines...Use or possession of any other instrument for the killing, catching, or taking of fish or other aquatic life is expressly forbidden...”

05/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who went out and voted in the primary election this week! If you did, you already got to see these awesome "I Voted" stickers. If not, make sure to mark your calendars for the general election on Tuesday, November 3rd so you can earn one too! https://wvpublic.org/story/arts-culture/new-i-voted-sticker-design-winner-announced/

05/13/2026

Even Miranda Priestly knows it's important to register to vote! Learn more about voter registration here: https://ovr.sos.wv.gov/Register/