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West Virginia State Museum Heritage Newsletter

Access our collection of educational newsletters for teachers, students, and history enthusiasts.

Fall 2024

Learn about America250, the four-part Inspired exhibition series, the 2024 Juried Quilts and Wall Hangings exhibition, Grave Creek Mound Arcaheological Complex, museum flags, weaving, and more.

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Spring/Summer 2024

Read all about the 50th anniversary of Goldenseal Magazine, West Virginia statehood, World War II veteran Hershel "Woody" Williams, the history of the Purple Heart medal, a look behind the scenes, music of the Mountain State, and more.

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Winter 2024

Explore West Virginia heritage through the stories from our collection. From quilts to flags, historic bikes, and special exhibits, there's something for everyone.

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Spring 2022

Spring into this edition to learn more about musical instruments in the collection, Easter candy molds from the early 1900s, Wheeling-made furniture, shoe button hooks, museum education and maintenance, and the quilt judging process.

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Autumn 2021

Commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Culture Center inside this edition of the newsletter with articles on museum presentation, wooden artifacts, apple butter preservation, glass making, swords, and more.

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Spring 2021

Learn all about museum preservation and maintenance alongside historical artifacts like the Elgin Cutlass pistol, the West Virginia cape featured at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair, antique violins, the Henkels clock found in the Governor's Mansion, and the history of the delicious pepperoni roll inside this edition.

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Autumn 2020

Museum processing, the Hobnail glass pattern, female artists of West Virginia, the 19th Amendment in West Virginia, Burl Jones, and plenty more to explore.

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Summer/Fall 2019

Celebrate the 125th anniversary of the West Virginia State Museum in this edition that features articles about the history of the State Museum, stories from the collection, artifact spotlights, and more.

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Fall 2018

Dive into articles about the 20th West Virginia Juried Exhibition, artifacts from World War I, and the 2017 Congressional Art Competition with more behind the scenes looks.

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Fall 2016

Inside this edition, uncover a range of museum information and West Virginia history including articles about Fiestaware, the piano collection, the importance of monitoring museum climate, the West Virginia State Seal glass paining, the USS West Virginia, and more.

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Fall 2015

Explore historic food preservation, museum display lighing, the history of the Ingles family clock, the West Virginia Juried Exhibition and everything in between.

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Spring/Summer 2014

Read about exciting exhibits from fossils to art and events like the unveiling of a new doll to the First Ladies of West Virginia doll collection.

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Fall 2013

Learn more about celebrations for West Virginia's 150th birthday, Mountain State history, and more exciting news from the West Virginia State Museum.

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Winter 2012

Discover West Virginia's rich heritage and history through artifacts, exhibits, and programs in the inaugural issue of the West Virginia State Museum Heritage newsletter.

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