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New historical society to help conserve New River Gorge region in West Virginia

Landmarks / Museums Clyde Craig - December 1, 2025

THURMOND, W.Va. — Historians, history buffs, and preservationists have organized a new historical society in southern West Virginia encompassing the region around the New...

Ghost town fundraiser to highlight film, uncertain future of Thurmond, West Virginia

Landmarks / Museums Clyde Craig - November 28, 2025

HICO, W.Va. — Deep in the New River Gorge, the tiny town of Thurmond is drawing global attention. With just four full-time residents, it...

Historical society seeks contributions to restore legendary "Chessie 29" railcar

Landmarks / Museums David Sibray - November 25, 2025

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society has embarked on the restoration of "Chessie 29,"...

Community revives one of West Virginia's long-neglected Black cemeteries

Landmarks / Museums Cody Straley - November 15, 2025

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Every year around Veterans Day, Professor Josh Keck leads his Mountwest Community and Technical College students...

At 50 years, West Virginia University celebrates its ground-breaking PRT system

Landmarks / Museums Clyde Craig - October 27, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The familiar hum of the gold and blue "Personal Rapid Transit" cars has been part of...

Historic movie theaters in West Virginia: reviving a cultural legacy in rural areas

Landmarks / Museums David Sibray - October 19, 2025

ELKINS, W.Va. — Historic movie theaters in West Virginia once played a vital role in isolated sections of the...

Six West Virginia landmarks added to the National Register of Historic Places

Landmarks / Museums David Sibray - October 9, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Six landmarks across West Virginia have been added to the National Register of Historic Places, highlighting...

Historic stone walls in Morgantown, West Virginia, added to the national register

Landmarks / Museums Clyde Craig - October 8, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The National Park Service has accepted the nomination of historic stone walls in Morgantown, West Virginia,...

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