Lecture – East Liverpool Potters Southbound to West Virginia
By Susan Weaver, Director, The Museum of Ceramics, East Liverpool, OH As East Liverpool ran out of riverfront land, enterprising potters crossed the Ohio to the “Southside” to expand or start potteries. Harker Pottery, Taylor, Smith & Taylor, Edwin M. Knowles, and Homer Laughlin China Company all moved south into what would become the towns of Chester and Newell.
Festival of India 2018
Ratha Yatra or the Festival of India (Chariots) is one of the world’s oldest religious festivals, originally celebrated in Jagannath Puri. By the mercy of Srila Prabhupada this festival is now being celebrated all over the world. In the summer of 1967, the city of San Francisco saw the Western world’s first Ratha Yatra. Many other swamis and yogis journeyed to the West in the past, but none of them had the vision of Srila Prabhupada: to establish the Krishna conscious culture of ancient India without watering it down. Srila Prabhupada introduced Lord Jagannatha to the Western world and also inaugurated the Ratha Yatra ceremony, in its original format. New Vrindaban will celebrate this international festival for the third year in downtown Wheeling, West Virginia.
Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dancers
As part of a nationwide tour, the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex will host the Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dancers on Saturday, April 7 at 1 p.m. The Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dancers are touring the country in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Navajo Tribe of Indians. The treaty was signed June 1, 1868, ratified by the U.S. Senate July 25, 1868, and proclaimed by President Johnson on Aug. 12, 1868. The group will perform traditional Navajo dances and songs - all part of the rich cultural traditions of the Navajo “Dineh” People. The program is free and open to the public
Cockayne Farmstead Appalachian Artisan Festival
Enjoy a day of free family fun at the Cockayne Farmstead. Learn about the traditional trades and crafts of Appalachia from local artisans, shop their wares, explore the 1850's farmhouse with its original collection, and take part in children’s activities.
Fossil Day
B. Mitchel Blake, Jr., State Geologist and Director of the West Virginia Geological and Economical Survey, will identify your fossils. There will also be hands-on activities for the whole family, a museum hunt, and a special display of fossils by members of the West Virginia Fossil Club.
Fossil Day
Bring fossils for expert identification, view special exhibits, and participate in a museum hunt for prizes and hands-on activities relating
Fostoria Glass Society of America Convention and Elegant Glass Show
The 2018 Annual Fostoria Glass Society of America Convention and Elegant Glass Show will be held June 8-10, 2018 at the Moundsville Center Building in the historic tourist attraction, the former West Virginia Penitentiary, located at 901 Eighth Street, Moundsville, WV. Joining us again are dealers from the Imperial Glass Club as well as dealers from the Moon and Stars Club. The show gets bigger and better every year with hundreds of collectors from across the United States gathering in Moundsville, WV to visit the museum, attend the glass show and auction. The convention this year will feature Cuttings by the Fostoria Glass Company. For more information, please contact The Fostoria Glass Museum at 304-845-9188.
Elizabethtown Fall Festival on the Avenue
UMAC and the Former WV Penitentiary have teamed up for the biggest one-day event in Moundsville, WV, with vendors, food, live music, and history on Jefferson Avenue. Join us for the festival that celebrates the traditions and customs of the past. Marvel at demonstrations by artisans making apple butter, churning butter, making bread, weaving, woodcarving, creating bagpipes and decorative painting. Established by the Moundsville Economic Development Council (MEDC), this heritage festival takes place in Moundsville, WV, where from 1832 until 1866 the area was called Elizabethtown, named to honor Elizabeth, the wife of city founder Joseph Tomlinson. For more information, contact UMAC at 304-639-0992 or WV Penitentiary at 304-845-6200.
Appalachian Artisan Festival
A day of free fun at the Cockayne Farmstead. Learn about traditional trades and crafts of Appalachia from local artisans, shop their wares, explore the 1850's farmhouse, and there will be plenty of children's activities. For more information, call 304-845-1411.
Festival of India
Hosted by the Palace of Gold! Live music, dancing, yoga and a parade. For more information, please call 304-843-1600.
Grand Vue Park Mountain Bike Race
Explore and race on Grand Vue Park's mountain bike trails. For more information, call 304-845-9810.
WV Day at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex
Celebrate West Virginia's 155th Birthday at the Grave Creek Mound and learn about how the Native people of the state.
Garden Planting Day at the Grave Creek Mound
Join the Grave Creek Mound in planting their Interpretive Garden. See the types of plants and vegetables that the Native peoples would have grown for their everyday use.
Film – “Prince Among Slaves”
“Prince Among Slaves” is the remarkable true story of Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori, an African prince enslaved in the American South who endured the humiliation of slavery without ever losing his dignity or hope for freedom. A PBS production. (60 min).
31st Annual Car Cruise-In on Jefferson Avenue
Ohio Valley's second largest car show is the Greg Yoho Memorial Car Show featuring antique cars along Moundsville's beautiful historic business district. For more information, call the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce at 304-845-2773 or visit www.marshallcountychamber.com This event will be held on Jefferson Avenue in Moundsville, WV.
New Vrindaban Open House
The Palace of Gold and New Vrindaban will host an Open House to Celebrate their 50th Anniversary! Overlooking the Appalachian hills and valleys, Prabhupada's Palace of Gold is reminiscent of an Indian kingdom. Enjoy leisurely walks through our award winning gardens or sit by the lotus pond and enjoy a smoothie. Inside, see sunlight colors through thirty-one stained glass windows reflected in crystal chandeliers and mirrored ceilings. Walk upon intricate marble floors and inlaid walls. Fifty-two varieties of marble and onyx imported from Europe, Asia and Africa. In the Grand Hall hangs a giant French chandelier over 150 years old. Murals depicting ancient Indian classics are painted on the ceiling in the tradition of Renaissance masters. Walls and pillars are accented with semi-precious stones and pure gold. Under the thirty-ton main dome is a 4200 piece crystal ceiling. Four royal peacock windows display more than 1,500 pieces of hand-crafted stained glass. Peacock and lotus motifs pervade the Palace, etched into numerous windows and carved into doors. Peacocks are traditionally associated with Royalty and Lord Krishna, who wears a peacock feather in His hair. For more information about this event call 304-843-1600.
Princess Tea
Capes and Tiaras Fantasy Birthday Parties and Banquet Halls presents the 6th Annual Princess Tea at the Moundsville Center inside the Former WV Penitentiary. Come join your favorite princesses for a day of fun, games, refreshments, and snacks! Party or Sunday dress attire is encouraged for everyone, you can even arrive dressed as your favorite princess! Please bring your own camera to capture each greeting and smile from your little one. *This event is being held at the Training Center located through the North Wagon Gate entrance on 8th Street. *There will be no tickets sold at the door, so be sure to reserve your tickets NOW! *Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. *For more information please contact Tricia Goode at 304-551-2308 *Tickets are on sale now and MUST be purchased online at www.wvpentours.com
36th Annual Marshall County Art Show at the Grave Creek Mound
The 36th Annual Marshall County Student Art Show at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex will open on Saturday, March 17 with an Opening Reception from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The show is organized and installed by members of the Cameron High School Art Club, with art teacher Amanda Jenree as their advisor. It will be open to the public during regular museum hours through Saturday, April 7. It is a competitive exhibition for Middle and High School students in Marshall County, and the entries are judged and awarded ribbons in several categories. One award is the “People’s Choice” award, which is determined during the Opening Reception, when attendees can vote for their favorite Middle School and High School entry.
Film Series at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex
Film- "The Real George Washington"(50 min): Celebrate George Washington's birthday on February 22, 1732, with this film that reveals the man behind the myth. Join an excavation team at Washington's childhood home, and see how a team of forensic scientists and artists recreate a realistic image of Washington's face. A National Geographic production.
Home and Business Expo
The 14th Annual Marshall County Chamber of Commerce Home and Business Expo in Moundsville, WV. This annual event is hosted
Valentine’s Concert at the Strand Theatre
The two hour vocal presentation will feature beautiful love songs from the 50's through today and from all genres; pop, country, oldies, and gospel by the Ron Retzer Trio. Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tickets: $10.00 each and are available at the Moundsville Pharmacy and at Frame and Fortunes in Moundsville.
Family Program at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex
Green up your winter blues! Beat the winter blues with some garden-related activities! Help us shell beans and shuck corn for the museums Interpretive Garden, make a cornhusk doll, propogate a baby plant, and get garden advice from a Master Gardener.
Museum Day Live!
Museum Day Live! Saturday, September 23, 12:00 – 4:00 pm Pick up an Interpretive Garden check-list and learn about the plants growing in the garden.
Fossil Day
Fossil Day Saturday, September 16, 12:00 – 4:00 pm Bring your fossils for expert identification by Dr. Ronald Mc Dowell, Senior Research Geologist and Head of the Geoscience Section of the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey (WVGES). Family-oriented activities include finding a fossil, craft activities, and a film. Also, visit our display at the Elizabethtown Festival at the old West Virginia Penitentiary and stop at the Fall Festival on Jefferson Avenue.
Fall Festival on the Avenue
Uptown Moundsville; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. UMAC’s 7th Annual “Fall Festival on the Avenue” will be held on historic Jefferson Ave. between 2nd and 5th Streets in Moundsville, WV from 10am – 5pm on Saturday, September 16th. The day will be filled with fun for all ages including: live entertainment, great food, handmade crafts, face painting, children’s pony rides, horse pulled wagon rides and much more. We are expecting 60+ crafters and many shops along the Avenue will extend their hours for this special event to accommodate shoppers. The event will be held rain or shine. We hope that you can join us for this festive community event on Sept. 16th in Moundsville! www.moundsvilleumac.com; our Facebook page moundsvilleumac, for more information about UMAC-Uptown Moundsville Activities Committee.
Grand Vue Park’s Fall Festival
Join Grand Vue for the biggest park-wide event of the year! Vendors, crafters, food vendor, live music, activities for the kids and more!!! Shuttle services available from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Festival of Colors- World’s Happiest Event
Join us for the Worlds Happiest Event!; 12pm – 6pm at the Palace of Gold Food, Music, Yoga, throw color & Dance. Truly a cultural experience and one great happy family friendly event. More info @ www.festivalofcolors.us
Grand Vue Gladiators
Calling all thrill seekers with a sweet tooth! Grand Vue Gladiators will add an extra shot of adrenaline to the High Ropes Course. Adrenaline junkies may go through the high ropes course with a shield and attempt to block flying nerf shots coming from the ground. Gladiators will be heavily rewarded if they make it through the course unscathed with a free regular cone from Flurry’s Ice Cream and Sweets located in Grand Vue Park. This event is for all ages and participants must meet high ropes height and weight requirements. General Admission to the Adventure Park ($49.00 pass) or single purchase of high ropes course ($15) required to participate.
Riverfront Park Summer Concert Series
Riverfront Park Summer Concert Series are held on the Second and Fourth Fridays of the month. Concessions open at 5:30 p.m.; Concert starts at 7 p.m. **Bring your own chairs**
Grand Vue Gladiators
Calling all thrill seekers with a sweet tooth! Grand Vue Gladiators will add an extra shot of adrenaline to the High Ropes Course. Adrenaline junkies may go through the high ropes course with a shield and attempt to block flying nerf shots coming from the ground. Gladiators will be heavily rewarded if they make it through the course unscathed with a free regular cone from Flurry’s Ice Cream and Sweets located in Grand Vue Park. This event is for all ages and participants must meet high ropes height and weight requirements. General Admission to the Adventure Park ($49.00 pass) or single purchase of high ropes course ($15) required to participate.
Night Time Zip Line Rides
Join Grand Vue Park for an evening of Aerial Adventure! Night time zip line rides are available on Saturday, August 19th starting at 9:00 p.m. Treat your family or group to the ride of a lifetime!
Grand Vue Gladiators
Calling all thrill seekers with a sweet tooth! Grand Vue Gladiators will add an extra shot of adrenaline to the High Ropes Course. Adrenaline junkies may go through the high ropes course with a shield and attempt to block flying nerf shots coming from the ground. Gladiators will be heavily rewarded if they make it through the course unscathed with a free regular cone from Flurry’s Ice Cream and Sweets located in Grand Vue Park. This event is for all ages and participants must meet high ropes height and weight requirements. General Admission to the Adventure Park ($49.00 pass) or single purchase of high ropes course ($15) required to participate.
Disc Golf 101
Grand Vue Park has two wonderful disc golf courses and one is even ranked in the nation for its quality! Meet a Grand Vue Park staff member at the Red Barn to learn all about disc golf. The staff member will take you through throwing techniques, disc education and answer any questions about Grand Vue Park courses or the game. Beware! Disc golf becomes addicting after one round of play.
Perseids Meteor Shower with the Smart Center
The SMART Center will host a Meteor Shower on Saturday, August 12th from 11:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. at the Zip Line Base Camp. Tonight view the Perseids Meteor Shower and the constellations with the new 16” telescope. If you would like to schedule a private session or school trip with the Observatory please contact Robert and Libby Strong of the SMART Center at 304-233-4667.
Riverfront Park Summer Concert Series
Riverfront Park Summer Concert Series are held on the Second & Fourth Fridays of the month. Concessions open at 5:30 p.m.; Concert starts at 7 p.m. **Bring your own chairs**
Grand Vue Gladiators
Calling all thrill seekers with a sweet tooth! Grand Vue Gladiators will add an extra shot of adrenaline to the High Ropes Course. Adrenaline junkies may go through the high ropes course with a shield and attempt to block flying nerf shots coming from the ground. Gladiators will be heavily rewarded if they make it through the course unscathed with a free regular cone from Flurry’s Ice Cream and Sweets located in Grand Vue Park. This event is for all ages and participants must meet high ropes height and weight requirements. General Admission to the Adventure Park ($49.00 pass) or single purchase of high ropes course ($15) required to participate.
Grand Vue Gladiators
Calling all thrill seekers with a sweet tooth! Grand Vue Gladiators will add an extra shot of adrenaline to the High Ropes Course. Adrenaline junkies may go through the high ropes course with a shield and attempt to block flying nerf shots coming from the ground. Gladiators will be heavily rewarded if they make it through the course unscathed with a free regular cone from Flurry’s Ice Cream and Sweets located in Grand Vue Park. This event is for all ages and participants must meet high ropes height and weight requirements. General Admission to the Adventure Park ($49.00 pass) or single purchase of high ropes course ($15) required to participate.
Middle School Adventure Night
Are you in Middle School? Are you always complaining there is nothing to do? Well this is your night! Grand Vue Park will be hosting Middle School Night at the Aerial Adventure Park. The evening will start off with 2 hours of activity and will conclude with a one hour Dance Party. Prizes will be given out for the fastest male and female up the climbing wall, minute to win it games, and untouchable dance moves. This night is strictly limited to Middle School students. Tickets may be purchased at the gate, but for quick entry tickets may be purchased up to 3 days in advance at the Grand Vue Park Main Office. A Parent or guardian MUST be present at the time of ticket purchase to sign hold harmless waivers, NO EXEPTIONS! Age: entering 6th grade to exiting 8th grade.
Riverfront Park Summer Concert Series
Riverfront Park Summer Concert Series are held on the second and fourth Fridays of the month. Concessions open at 5:30 p.m.; Concert starts at 7 p.m. **Bring your own chairs**
Grand Vue Gladiators
Calling all thrill seekers with a sweet tooth! Grand Vue Gladiators will add an extra shot of adrenaline to the High Ropes Course. Adrenaline junkies may go through the high ropes course with a shield and attempt to block flying nerf shots coming from the ground. Gladiators will be heavily rewarded if they make it through the course unscathed with a free regular cone from Flurry’s Ice Cream and Sweets located in Grand Vue Park. This event is for all ages and participants must meet high ropes height and weight requirements. General Admission to the Adventure Park ($49.00 pass) or single purchase of high ropes course ($15) required to participate.
69th Annual Marshall County Fair
The 69th annual Marshall County Fair will be held from July 23-29, 2017. The event will take place on the fairgrounds located on Eastern Twelfth Street in Moundsville, WV. The fair features something for everyone—truck pulls, fair pageants, livestock shows, carnival rides, stage entertainment, and much more! Our one price admission allows for family entertainment at an affordable price. When you are planning your summer fun, remember you don’t have to go far from home for a good time—Join Us at the Marshall County Fair! General Admission Pricing Sunday admission $5–Gates open at noon. A $9.00 general admission price is in effect Monday through Saturday. General admission pricing entitles attendees to all events on the grounds for this one low price! This includes stage entertainment, grandstand events, carnival rides, horse and livestock shows. Please note: Carnival rides will begin on Tuesday. Weekly Passes Livestock exhibitors may purchase weekly passes (Monday-Saturday) for $40 when completing livestock entry forms. Weekly passes (Monday-Saturday) will be sold to the public for $40 at the fair office during the week preceding the fair.
“Ice Age Death Trap: Uncovering Mammoths, Mastodons, and Other Vanished Beasts”
A large number of 100,000 - year old fossils discovered during construction at a Colorado ski resort provide scientists with clues to some of North America’s most interesting prehistoric creatures. Stop at the Discovery Table and make a hand-held fan featuring a picture of one of these Ice Age creatures.
Pirate Day – “Secrets of the Dead: Blackbeard’s Lost Ship”
We will be showing a film about the pirate know as Blackbeard, "Secrets of the Dead: Blackbeard’s Lost Ship” (60 min). The most infamous pirate of his day, Blackbeard inspired fear in all who crossed his path. 300 years later, his flag ship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge, is being excavated by a group of marine archaeologists. His story is revealed by careful preservation and analysis of the ship’s remains, including cannons, guns, anchors, and even gold. Did you know that the Upper Ohio River Valley was plagued by pirates as well? See the front of this flyer for “Pirate Day” activities held today.
“The Mine Wars”
In the beginning of the 20th Century, coal fueled industrial progress. Coal mining was an industry in which nearly 750,000 men across the U.S. spent 10 to 12 hours a day blasting, shoveling, and loading the fuel that made the nation’s industrial progress possible. This film brings to life the decades-long struggle for the miner’s right to organize and join a union, and shows how the coalfields of southern West Virginia became a war zone.
West Virginia Day
Celebrate West Virginia’s founding in 1863 with special family-oriented crafts, museum hunt, and an all-day showing of “West Virginia: A Film History”, a 6 ½ - hour documentary series produced by the West Virginia History Film Project and the West Virginia Humanities Council. Stop in for an episode or two!
“Burning Springs – The Forgotten Story” By Storyteller Judi Tarowsky
“Burning Springs – The Forgotten Story” By Storyteller Judi Tarowsky On May 9, 1863, Confederate troops under General William (Grumble) Jones marched on Burning Springs, an oil boom town in what is today Wirt County, WV. The Confederate troops set fire to the oil field and the town, yet there is no Federal record of the incident, and no newspaper coverage. In effect, there was a cover-up of the incident. Find out what happened that fateful day in this program that includes 30 minutes of storytelling followed by time for questions-and-answers.
Lecture: “Beneath the Poppies and Crosses: What Archaeology Reveals about the First World War”
By Hank Lutton, Curator, Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex. April 2017 marks the centenary of the United States’ entry into the First World War. This program examines the recent contributions that archaeology has made to provide a better understanding of “The War to End All Wars.” Recent discoveries, including forensic evidence, are transforming our knowledge of how individual soldiers lived and died a century ago.
Annual Planting of the Interpretive Garden
Help plant the garden and learn about the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash) who were planted together in many Native American gardens. There are also indoor activities – the program will take place rain or shine.
Lecture – “Hopewell Geometry, Astronomy, and the Marietta Earthworks”
By Wesley Clarke, MA, RPA - The Castle Museum in Marietta, OH. The earthworks at Marietta, Ohio, includes several unusual features, as well as astronomical alignments. While systematic examination of this site has been limited, research during the past 25 years has added substantially to the site record, pointing to future avenues of inquiry and explanation. Mr. Clarke is currently the resident archaeologist and Manager of Collections at The Castle Museum in Marietta, Ohio, where he is directing excavation of an early nineteenth century pottery production site on the museum grounds.
Lecture – “Early Native Americans in West Virginia: The Fort Ancient Culture”
Based on research for her book, Darla I. Spencer, Author and Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA), of the same title, Ms. Spencer will present an illustrated summary of what is currently known about the Fort Ancient people in West Virginia. A book signing will follow the lecture.
Petroglyph Postcards
Prehistoric drawings engraved in stone have been found throughout West Virginia. Children find inspiration in the museum's exhibits to make their own petroglyph designs.
“Lewis and Clark: The Eastern Legacy” Film
“Lewis and Clark: The Eastern Legacy” Film Showing at Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex, The Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex will kick off its 2017 Lecture and Film Series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, with a showing of the film “Lewis and Clark: Eastern Legacy.” The film follows Lewis and Clark on their epic journey and features West Virginia locations such as Harpers Ferry, where Lewis picked up equipment; Wellsburg, where Patrick Gass, the oldest surviving expedition member, is buried; Wheeling, where a red pirogue and additional supplies were added; and Grave Creek Mound. Lewis visited these locations on his way to meet Clark at the Falls of the Ohio, from where the expedition headed west. Lewis’ description of Grave Creek Mound will be read after the film. The 20-minute documentary was produced by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. The program is held in conjunction with the monthly meeting of the Upper Ohio Valley Chapter of the West Virginia Archeological Society.
9th Annual Turkey Trot
This is an informally timed, non-competitive, family-oriented trail walk/run on the rolling hills of Grand Vue Park. The course covers 3.1 miles of mostly natural multi-use trails throughout the park. Pets are allowed but must remain on a leash at all times. The event will start and finish at the Banquet Hall / Main Office. Registration is at 8:00 a.m. and the event starts at 9:00 a.m. Non-Refundable Entry Fee: $15 for Adults, $12 for Children (12 and under). *Includes a tee-shirt!*
Penitentiary Photography Tour
Introducing West Virginia Penitentiary’s Photography Tour! This is not a guided tour, you will be roaming at your own pace and leisure. The gate will be opened approximately 15 minutes prior to the tour time for check-in. Each photographer is responsible for their own equipment, and is required to sign a waiver/agreement upon check-in. April – November the 3rd Monday of the month Hours: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost: $100 per person Requires a Photography License Agreement.
A Matt VanFossen Christmas at The Strand
We are bringing a a Christmas Show to Moundsville, WV live after the Moundsville Christmas Parade! So come down grab some cocoa and popcorn and settle in for a fun night!
Native American Heritage Month Lecture: The Trail of Tears Experience of Ohio’s Iroquois
Christopher B. Chaney, Unit Chief, Criminal Justice Information Law Unit, FBI Office of the General Counsel Mr. Chaney is a member of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation from Oklahoma who currently resides in West Virginia. In 1832, Seneca and Shawnee tribal members living in Ohio were forcibly removed from their homes and faced deprivation and death on the Trail of Tears. Upon arrival in Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), the tribal members forged a new way of life only to find their dreams shattered by the Civil War. Key to the survival of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation during this tumultuous time was Quashacaugh, also known as Lewis Davis, who is Mr. Chaney’s great- great-grandfather.
Star Watch with the SMART Centre
Star Watch from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Grand Vue Park’s Zip Line Adventure Area, Shelter #1 — FREE and open to the public.
Marshall County Fair Christmas Craft and Vendor Fair
Come and start your Christmas shopping early! Locally made crafts and baked goods, as well as vendors selling “31,” “Origami Owl,” and much more! Location: Chevron Building at Marshall County Fairgrounds on 12th Street in Moundsville, WV 26041 FREE ADMISSION Contact Info: Cindy: 304-845-2696 Lisa: 304-281-5790
Annual Meeting of the West Virginia Archeological Society
Each year, archaeologists working throughout the state of West Virginia report their latest findings at the annual meeting of the West Virginia Archeological Society (WVAS). Includes a book signing of “Early Native Americans in West Virginia: the Fort Ancient Culture” by Darla Spencer. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the presentations will continue into the afternoon. Non-members are welcome. Cost is $7 for WVAS members, $10 for non-members, and $5 for students. Pre-registration is recommended but not required – please contact Darla Spencer, WVAS Secretary/Treasurer at 304-561-4753 or dispencer@suddenlink.net.
Ghost Adventures
Want to see what it is REALLY like to spend the night in prison – but with no living residents? Enjoy an informative 90-minute guided tour, and then roam the halls on your own. Hours: 11 p.m. – 6 a.m. Admission: $65/person ages 18 and older.
Ghost Adventures
11pm – 6am $65/person 18 and older Want to see what it is REALLY like to spend the night in prison – but with no living residents? Enjoy an informative 90-minute guided tour, and then roam the halls on your own.
Ghost Adventures
Want to see what it is REALLY like to spend the night in prison – but with no living residents? Enjoy an informative 90-minute guided tour, and then roam the halls on your own. Hours: 11 p.m. – 6 a.m. Admission: $65/person ages 18 and older.
Ghost Adventures
Want to see what it is REALLY like to spend the night in prison – but with no living residents? Enjoy an informative 90-minute guided tour, and then roam the halls on your own. Hours: 11p.m. – 6 a.m. Admission: $65/person ages 18 and older.
Featured Artist: Eric Dye
The Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex, located at 801 Jefferson Avenue in Moundsville, is pleased to host the work of local artist Eric Dye throughout the month of November. Dye, a native West Virginian, graduated from Concord University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, winning several Best of Show awards in various state and regional exhibitions while a student. Dye served as an artist-in-residence in Harpers Ferry after graduation, followed by an artist-in-residency at his alma mater. While there, he carved a nine-ton Bicentennial statue of the first settlers in Mercer County, West Virginia, which now resides on the Courthouse lawn in Princeton, West Virginia. He also carved a portrait bust of Aristotle in early Greek style. During this time, he was also a resource person to students enrolled in art degree programs at Concord. He also studied painting and sculpture at Lyme Academy of Fine Art in Old Lyme Connecticut, under Elisabeth Gordon Chandler and Robert Brackman, both artists of international renown, and members of the National Academy of Design. Since arriving in the Ohio Valley, Dye has participated annually in the Paint Historic Wheeling Plein Air event and has also been a contributor in several of the Cross Currents Art Shows held by the Stifel Museum. Dye works in oils, water color, pastels, charcoal and pencil, as well as carving in stone, wood and bone ivory. He has spent the last 15 years teaching graphic arts through the West Virginia Department of Education, while earning a Masters of Education degree in Education. He now offers private and group lessons in his home studio in Moundsville. An opening reception for Dye’s work will be held on Saturday, November 5, at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville from 2-5 p.m. Dye’s work will be on display to the public throughout the entire month of November.
Gallagher “Joke’s On You Comedy Tour”
Comedian Gallagher returns to Wheeling's Capitol Theatre for his "Joke's On You Comedy Tour!" Special guests include Artie Fletcher & Bob Nelson. This show promises to be a smashing good time!
Heaven Bound Ministries presents “A Southern Gospel Concert…Homecoming Style”
A Heaven Bound Ministries production. Join us under the revival tent inside the beautiful Capitol Theatre! Gospel Music.
Josh Turner
Country recording artist brings his top hits to the historic Capitol Theatre stage for a night of great country music in downtown Wheeling!
We Shall Remain: After the Mayflower
See the “First Thanksgiving” through Native American eyes in this episode of American Experience produced by PBS.
WV Archaeology Month Program: Plantation Archaeology, Industrial Slavery and the Glenwood Project
Robert Maslowski , Retired Archeologist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District Slave-based agriculture and the salt industry were two of the most important economic pursuits in the early history of West Virginia. The treatment of the enslaved workers differed greatly because slaves in the salt trade were leased instead of owned directly. These differences are revealed in excavations at the Jenkins Plantation on the Ohio River, the Reynolds home and slave cabin at the Marmet Lock Replacement project, and the Glenwood Estate in Charleston, WV.
Historic Ohio Valley Ghost Tales
Storyteller Rich Knoblich tells tales of mystery and suspense centered around the lower Wheeling District and into Marshall County. Knoblich has won multiple Liars Contest awards at the Vandalia Festival held each spring in Charleston by the West Virginia Division of Culture and History.
Historic Ohio Valley Ghost Tales
Storyteller Rich Knoblich tells tales of mystery and suspense centered around the lower Wheeling District and into Marshall County. Knoblich has won multiple Liars Contest awards at the Vandalia Festival held each spring in Charleston by the West Virginia Division of Culture and History.
Plantation Archaeology, Industrial Slavery and the Glenwood Project
Robert Maslowski , Retired Archeologist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District Slave-based agriculture and the salt industry were two of the most important economic pursuits in the early history of West Virginia. The treatment of the enslaved workers differed greatly because slaves in the salt trade were leased instead of owned directly. These differences are revealed in excavations at the Jenkins Plantation on the Ohio River, the Reynolds home and slave cabin at the Marmet Lock Replacement project, and the Glenwood Estate in Charleston, WV.
Secrets of the Dead: Vampire Legend
60 minute film. Shown at 1p.m. and 3 p.m. The vampire legend is re-examined through clues found in medieval burials. There is a surprising twist – in England.
Secrets of the Dead: Vampire Legend
60 minute film. Shown at 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. The vampire legend is re-examined through clues found in medieval burials. There is a surprising twist – in England. This film will be repeated on Saturday, October 29, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Things that go “Bump” at Cockayne
Guided evening storytelling tours of the house. Tickets: $10 Adult, no one under 12 please. Limited Seating-Reservations Required. Tickets can be purchased at 1105 Wheeling Ave, Glen Dale WV or by phone 304-845-1411.
Things That Go “Bump” at Cockayne
Guided evening storytelling tours. Tickets: $10 Adult, no one under 12 please. Limited Seating-Reservations Required. Tickets can be purchased at 1105 Wheeling Ave, Glen Dale WV or by phone 304-845-1411.
Things That Go “Bump” at Cockayne
Guided evening storytelling tours of the house. Tickets: $10 Adult, no one under 12 please. Limited Seating; Reservations Required. Tickets can be purchased at 1105 Wheeling Ave, Glen Dale, WV or by phone 304-845-1411.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Strand Theatre Presents… The Rocky Horror Picture Show Doors open at 10:30 p.m.; Show starts at 11 p.m. Admission: $15 Prop Bag: $5 Must be 17 years of age or older! Allowable Props! Newspaper Flashlight (no open flame) Rubber Gloves Noise Makers Party Hats Toilet Paper Playing Cards Bells Small Squirt Gun NO FOOD ITEMS PERMITTED!
Ron Retzer Trio Concert
Strand Theatre presents Ron Retzer Trio Concert at 2:30 p.m. Bus Tour Event open to the public.
Orionids Meteor Shower StarWatch
11:00 p.m. onward … Orionids Meteor Shower StarWatch at Grand Vue Park’s at ZipLine Adventure Area, Shelter #1 — FREE and open to the public. See Earth’s Moon (late), planets: Uranus and Neptune, Meteors, and Deep Space Objects!
Paint and Sip
This month Moon River Studio will be hosting a Pumpkin Paint and Sip. We will be taking 40-50 total participants. This event will take place at the Pool Clubroom and will start at 6 p.m. The cost per person will be $40.00 + tax. Light snacks will be provided but you must bring your own wine. Sign up before all of the spots are full for this session. Contact: 304-845-9810
Campfire Storytelling
Join us for an event for the whole family at the Zip Line Base Camp (Shelter 1). Gather around the blazing hearth and enjoy great tales from funny to frightful by Rich Knoblich. This event is sponsored by the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library.
Campfire Storytelling
Join us for an event for the whole family at the Zip Line Base Camp (Shelter 1). Gather around the blazing hearth and enjoy great tales from funny to frightful by Rich Knoblich. This event is sponsored by the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library.
StarWatch and MoonWatch
StarWatch and MoonWatch at Grand Vue Park from 8 p.m.to 10 p.m.at the ZipLine Adventure Area, Shelter #1. FREE and open to the public. See Earth’s Moon, and planets Saturn and Mars.
Lil Dungeon of Horrors: Family Night
We welcome families with children ages 7 -12 to join us for “Lil Dungeon of Horrors” from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.! This is a scaled-down version of our haunted house specifically designed for younger children that might not be ready for the “full” Dungeon.
Penitentiary Kid’s Night
From 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., we invite children ages 1 – 6 to join us in the Moundsville Training Center (located through the North Wagon Gate) for KID’S NIGHT! This is a trick-or-treat style event, where children will spend time gathering goodies from several tables, playing games, taking pictures on a fire truck, face painting, and having FUN. Kids Ages 1-6 $5.00/child Adults are Free
Penitentiary Photography Tour
$100/person Photography License Agreement available Introducing West Virginia Penitentiary’s Photography Tour! This is not a guided tour, you will be roaming at your own pace and leisure after a brief walk-through. The gate will be opened approximately 15 minutes prior to the tour time for check-in. Each photographer is responsible for their own equipment, and is required to sign a waiver/agreement upon check-in. June, July, and August you will be sharing the facility with tour groups. We ask that you refrain from blocking doors and pathways, and keep the floor clear of equipment that may cause a hazard to guests. During your photography tour, you will be allowed access to areas that are not accessible to the public on a regular basis. The areas that are available during a photography tour are as follows: (a map is available upon request) The Sugar Shack The Boiler Room The Infirmary The Psych Ward North and South recreation yards North Hall and New Wall (cell blocks) Visitation Kitchen and Cafeteria You do not have to be a professional photographer to take advantage of this opportunity. We welcome professionals, amateurs, artists, and everyone in between! You may bring drinks and snacks, NO ALCOHOL. Please pick up and dispose of your mess. There is no heat or air conditioning throughout our facility. The building will be extremely HOT in the summer and extremely COLD in the winter. Please dress according to the weather! We will NOT postpone due to rain, this is a rain-or-shine event. Tickets are Non-Refundable and MUST be purchased online. Online ticket sales end at 9:00pm EST the evening before a scheduled photography tour to notify staff to be on hand. *We offer a Group Rate for schools and students. *Special pricing for filming Please call 304-845-6200 for Pricing and Details.
Penitentiary North Walk
The North Walk will take you through the oldest part of the former West Virginia Penitentiary. It is also known as the area with the most paranormal activity, a place where murders, violence and brutality were common everyday occurrences. This was where the most dangerous inmates were housed, the maximum security area, North Hall; the inmates called it – The Alamo. There are no actors on the North Walk. It’s just your group, your tour guide, a flashlight, and a few tales from the past. The areas that you will visit include: North Hall, the Boiler Room, The Infirmary, and The Psych Ward. Groups go every 20 minutes starting at 7PM! It will take you at least 45 minutes to get through this guided tour. If you are planning on attending the Dungeon of Horrors the same night, you MUST schedule them AT LEAST 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES APART!
Penitentiary North Walk
The North Walk will take you through the oldest part of the former West Virginia Penitentiary. It is also known as the area with the most paranormal activity, a place where murders, violence and brutality were common everyday occurrences. This was where the most dangerous inmates were housed, the maximum security area, North Hall; the inmates called it – The Alamo. There are no actors on the North Walk. It’s just your group, your tour guide, a flashlight, and a few tales from the past. The areas that you will visit include: North Hall, the Boiler Room, The Infirmary, and The Psych Ward. Groups go every 20 minutes starting at 7PM! It will take you at least 45 minutes to get through this guided tour. If you are planning on attending the Dungeon of Horrors the same night, you MUST schedule them AT LEAST 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES APART!
Penitentiary North Walk
The North Walk will take you through the oldest part of the former West Virginia Penitentiary. It is also known as the area with the most paranormal activity, a place where murders, violence and brutality were common everyday occurrences. This was where the most dangerous inmates were housed, the maximum security area, North Hall; the inmates called it – The Alamo. There are no actors on the North Walk. It’s just your group, your tour guide, a flashlight, and a few tales from the past. The areas that you will visit include: North Hall, the Boiler Room, The Infirmary, and The Psych Ward. Groups go every 20 minutes starting at 7PM! It will take you at least 45 minutes to get through this guided tour. If you are planning on attending the Dungeon of Horrors the same night, you MUST schedule them AT LEAST 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES APART!
Penitentiary North Walk
The North Walk will take you through the oldest part of the former West Virginia Penitentiary. It is also known as the area with the most paranormal activity, a place where murders, violence and brutality were common everyday occurrences. This was where the most dangerous inmates were housed, the maximum security area, North Hall; the inmates called it – The Alamo. There are no actors on the North Walk. It’s just your group, your tour guide, a flashlight, and a few tales from the past. The areas that you will visit include: North Hall, the Boiler Room, The Infirmary, and The Psych Ward. Groups go every 20 minutes starting at 7PM! It will take you at least 45 minutes to get through this guided tour. If you are planning on attending the Dungeon of Horrors the same night, you MUST schedule them AT LEAST 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES APART!
Penitentiary North Walk
The North Walk will take you through the oldest part of the former West Virginia Penitentiary. It is also known as the area with the most paranormal activity, a place where murders, violence and brutality were common everyday occurrences. This was where the most dangerous inmates were housed, the maximum security area, North Hall; the inmates called it – The Alamo. There are no actors on the North Walk. It’s just your group, your tour guide, a flashlight, and a few tales from the past. The areas that you will visit include: North Hall, the Boiler Room, The Infirmary, and The Psych Ward. Groups go every 20 minutes starting at 7PM! It will take you at least 45 minutes to get through this guided tour. If you are planning on attending the Dungeon of Horrors the same night, you MUST schedule them AT LEAST 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES APART!
Dungeon of Horrors
Over 10,000 people each year are introduced to one of the scariest places behind bars! Get your tickets so you can experience the fright of being locked in a cell, the fear of being lost in a maze, and the terror of an eerie walk through the dungeon of horrors. Will you manage to keep up with your group and not get separated? Do you have what it takes to make it through? Don’t worry, our actors will be there to help you along…… Groups go every 15 minutes starting at 7PM! It will take you at least 45 minutes to get through this haunted house! If you are planning on attending the North Walk the same night, you MUST schedule them AT LEAST 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES APART!
Dungeon of Horrors
Over 10,000 people each year are introduced to one of the scariest places behind bars! Get your tickets so you can experience the fright of being locked in a cell, the fear of being lost in a maze, and the terror of an eerie walk through the dungeon of horrors. Will you manage to keep up with your group and not get separated? Do you have what it takes to make it through? Don’t worry, our actors will be there to help you along…… Groups go every 15 minutes starting at 7PM! It will take you at least 45 minutes to get through this haunted house! If you are planning on attending the North Walk the same night, you MUST schedule them AT LEAST 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES APART!
Dungeon of Horrors
Over 10,000 people each year are introduced to one of the scariest places behind bars! Get your tickets so you can experience the fright of being locked in a cell, the fear of being lost in a maze, and the terror of an eerie walk through the dungeon of horrors. Will you manage to keep up with your group and not get separated? Do you have what it takes to make it through? Don’t worry, our actors will be there to help you along…… Groups go every 15 minutes starting at 7PM! It will take you at least 45 minutes to get through this haunted house! If you are planning on attending the North Walk the same night, you MUST schedule them AT LEAST 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES APART!
Dungeon of Horrors
Over 10,000 people each year are introduced to one of the scariest places behind bars! Get your tickets so you can experience the fright of being locked in a cell, the fear of being lost in a maze, and the terror of an eerie walk through the dungeon of horrors. Will you manage to keep up with your group and not get separated? Do you have what it takes to make it through? Don’t worry, our actors will be there to help you along…… Groups go every 15 minutes starting at 7PM! It will take you at least 45 minutes to get through this haunted house! If you are planning on attending the North Walk the same night, you MUST schedule them AT LEAST 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES APART!
Dungeon of Horrors
Over 10,000 people each year are introduced to one of the scariest places behind bars! Get your tickets so you can experience the fright of being locked in a cell, the fear of being lost in a maze, and the terror of an eerie walk through the dungeon of horrors. Will you manage to keep up with your group and not get separated? Do you have what it takes to make it through? Don’t worry, our actors will be there to help you along…… Groups go every 15 minutes starting at 7PM! It will take you at least 45 minutes to get through this haunted house! If you are planning on attending the North Walk the same night, you MUST schedule them AT LEAST 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES APART!
Textile Care Workshop and Program (West)
Tour and explore The Cockayne Farmstead House as part of this Museum Conservation Center outreach program. Brush up on techniques for handling, packing, and cleaning fabric items from History Center experts Robert Stakeley and Barb Conner. A special focus on garments will be part of this program and a limited amount of materials demonstrated will be available for purchase. Outreach programs are designed for both general visitors and History Center Affiliate Program members. Registration: $30 fee registration includes lunch. Pre-registration is required. Please register online: http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/textile-care-workshop-west Questions: Please contact Barb Conner at 412-454-6450 or bjconner@heinzhistorycenter.org.
Penitentiary North Walk
The North Walk will take you through the oldest part of the former West Virginia Penitentiary. It is also known as the area with the most paranormal activity, a place where murders, violence and brutality were common everyday occurrences. This was where the most dangerous inmates were housed, the maximum security area, North Hall; the inmates called it – The Alamo. There are no actors on the North Walk. It’s just your group, your tour guide, a flashlight, and a few tales from the past. The areas that you will visit include: North Hall, the Boiler Room, The Infirmary, and The Psych Ward. Groups go every 20 minutes starting at 7PM! It will take you at least 45 minutes to get through this guided tour. If you are planning on attending the Dungeon of Horrors the same night, you MUST schedule them AT LEAST 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES APART!
Penitentiary North Walk
The North Walk will take you through the oldest part of the former West Virginia Penitentiary. It is also known as the area with the most paranormal activity, a place where murders, violence and brutality were common everyday occurrences. This was where the most dangerous inmates were housed, the maximum security area, North Hall; the inmates called it – The Alamo. There are no actors on the North Walk. It’s just your group, your tour guide, a flashlight, and a few tales from the past. The areas that you will visit include: North Hall, the Boiler Room, The Infirmary, and The Psych Ward. Groups go every 20 minutes starting at 7 p.m.! It will take you at least 45 minutes to get through this guided tour. If you are planning on attending the Dungeon of Horrors the same night, you MUST schedule them AT LEAST 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES APART!