e-WV The West Virginia Encyclopedia
"The sun may not always shine in West Virginia---but West Virginians always do!!"
--President John F. Kennedy, speaking from the steps of the State Capitol on a rainy June 20, 1963, during West Virginia's Centennial Celebration.
Links and more information for the Golden Horseshoe test and the WV History Bowl are on a separate page: "Golden Horseshoe." See the menu at the top of the page.
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West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Spotlight . . .
Busy Times - The chandelier in the rotunda of the WV State Capitol is being rehung [Capitol Complex page] -- Videos of Woody Williams [Statehood/Civil War] and [History] pages -- Articles on Trolleys, Trolley Parks and Camden Park [Special Places] -- New guidebook to WV's Highways Historical Markers {Research Resources] -- National Park Service has a new series on the Mine Wars [History] {Educator Resources] -- Several Motion Masters videos now available on the WV Public Broadcasting' website linked from MH3WV [Educator Resources] [Capitol Complex] [History} [Energy/Natural Resources]
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Scans of newspaper articles about the State Seal; several additions to the Music/Dance page-"Country Roads" is 50 years old!; and major additions to the Energy/Natural Resources page for both Renewable/Alternative Energy and Fossil Fuels.
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Scans of a newspaper article from 2013 about an exhibit at the Culture Center added to the WV150 page.
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Added to Research Resources page: Scans of a booklet of Governors’ portraits and short biographies, published in 2019. Also includes historical information on West Virginia’s early and current State Capitol buildings.
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The Energy/Natural Resources page has been revised and updated.
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A reminder that the Energy/Natural Page has some out-of-date links and some videos that still need a YouTube connection. (Resolved)
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WV has a new National Natural Landmark - "Bear Rocks and Allegheny Front Preserve" - see the National Parks page
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The "Energy/Natural Resources" page has some outdated information and links--it will be updated as soon as some technical issues are resolved. (Resolved)
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Videos of Martha Graham's classic Appalachian Spring dance now on Music page
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Additional videos added to Capitol Complex page
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2020 Golden Horseshoe Award Winners list now on the Golden Horseshoe page.
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"The Mine Wars" is again available on WV Public Broadcasting's Website--until September 2, 2020.
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Additional historical information added to State Parks and Forests.
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West Virginia has a new National Heritage Area -- Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area.
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Golden Horseshoe and WV History Bowl results now available.
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New pages for "Museums" and "African-Americans." The former "History/Research" page has been divided into 2 pages: "History" and "Research Resources."
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Information on the WV State Capitol Building and Complex now has its own page. See menu above.
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"Sites of the Civil War Trails Signs" added.
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Much additional material about Covered Bridges added to "Transportation" page.
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AT LAST!! The return of the "Experience West Virginia" video--see "Other" page
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Revised Poster and Bookmark/Brochure now on the State Symbols Page
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West Virginia has a new State Symbol!
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Oct. 11, 2017
Links to 2015-2016 WV Blue Book added to History/Research page. Info on the newest Official State Symbol added to State Symbols page.
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July 8, 2017
2017-2018 Golden Horseshoe information added.
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May 10, 2017
2017 Golden Horseshoe Ceremony video added.
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May 6, 2017
Golden Horseshoe winners list added. Waiting for video of the ceremony to be posted by the Dept. of Education.
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April 26, 2017
History Bowl results links added. More information on each State Symbol added. Several more pages checked/updated.
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March 17, 2017
Transportation page updated--broken links fixed and information from deactivated WV Tourism websites added--also moved transportation history related articles from History/Research page.
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March 6, 2017
Information and links added for all State Symbols.
Updates for Statehood/Civil War, including info from deactivated WV Tourism websites.
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February 14, 2017
Golden Horseshoe Online Test Schedule has changed--see the Golden Horseshoe page.
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February 6, 2017
"Walking Tour of the WV State Capitol" brochure scan is now on the "Special Places" page.
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November 6, 2016
Added National Park Service's "Teaching with Historic Places" which includes Arthurdale and Thurmond in WV, to Educator Resources
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October 3, 2016
Added to Educator Resources: WV Dept. of Natural Resources' "For Teachers" and WV State Museum's "A Digital Primer"
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August 21, 2016
2017 WV History Bowl schedule added.
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August 15, 2016
Video News! Most videos no longer need a YouTube connection to play on MH3WV!
You will NOT see comments, thumbnails for "related videos," nor advertisements.
A decreasing number of videos still need the connection; they are notated with "[YouTube connection required to watch this video]."
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August 8,2016
Added WV Public Broadcasting's "Inside Appalachia: WV's 1000 Year Flood" video to History/Research page.
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July 29, 2016
Added WV Public Television info and links for new WV STEAM video for "Advanced Manufacturing Technicians are In-Demand" to Possibilities/Opportunities and to Educator Resources pages.
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July 14, 2016
Dates and other information for 2016-2017 Golden Horseshoe Test have been added.
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May 13, 2016
The Golden Horseshoe Induction Ceremony video is now on the Golden Horseshoe page.
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May 10, 2016
History Bowl Results also added.
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May 7, 2016
Golden Horseshoe Winners List now on the Golden Horseshoe page.
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February 6, 2016
Due to a revamp of their website, most WV Tourism links on MH3WV no longer work. We are trying to develop a "work-around."
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January 30, 2016
Links and information for the new PBS documentary "The Mine Wars" is now on the History/Research page, including a link to watch it on the PBS website. Teacher guides also added to Educator Resources page.
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January 27, 2016
A new page for Golden Horseshoe and History Bowl brings together info and links, including Practice Tests.
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December 12, 2015
In addition to regular updates, we will be working over the next few weeks to make it possible to view videos even if your school/county has blocked access to YouTube.
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November 14, 2015
Sheet music for 'The WV Hills', 'This is My WV', and 'WV My Home Sweet Home' added to the "Music" page.
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September 24, 2015
Table of Contents issue resolved--Thanks for your patience!
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September 17, 2015
A technical problem with the "table of contents" list on each page means the list is not appearing. We are working on it.
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August 31, 2015
Major updates to "History/Research" page and to "Educator Resources."
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Aug. 22, 2015
Info on student organizations and the WV STEAM videos added to Possibilities/Opportunities page.
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Aug. 17, 2015
2015-2016 Testing Schedules for Golden Horseshoe and WV History Bowl added to "Other" page.
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Aug. 12, 2015
A new page added: "National Forests/Parks/More" which also includes National Heritage Areas, Wildlife Refuges, Flood Control Dams, Watersheds and other Natural Features.
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Aug. 1, 2015
Many updates and additions, including Railroad History, Civil War, Possibilities/Opportunities, County Quizzes and more.
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May 27, 2015
updated and added to "Possibilities/Opportunities" page, including information on US Military Academies.
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May 12, 2015
A new page added: "State Parks and Forests" with links to websites and brochures for all Parks, Forests, Trails and selected Wildlife Management Areas.
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West Virginia Department of Education
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History
Golden HorseShoe: the Musical
Explore WebsiteWest Virginia Archives & History
Explore Website
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West Virginia State Museum Education
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
West Virginia Division of Tourism
MH3WV – Supporting and Enhancing West Virginia Studies