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Cass Scenic Railroad The first passenger trip on Cass Scenic Railroad was June 15, 1963, during West Virginia’s Centennial celebration. Read More »
Statehood The creation of West Virginia was an outcome of the Civil War. The state will celebrate its sesquicentennial this year. Read More »
The Sesquicentennial The nation is marking the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. As the only state created out of the war, this commemoration is special for West Virginia. Read More »
State Parks West Virginia has 36 state parks and resorts, including Blackwater Falls State Park in Tucker County. The parks offer hiking, biking, camping, and many other activities. Read More »
Learning about the Mountain State Find resources related to West Virginia studies in the e-WV Classroom. Read More »
The rhododendron After a vote by schoolchildren, the rhododendron became the official state flower on January 29, 1903. Read More »
The Midland Trail This historic road travels through six West Virginia counties and offers travelers a glimpse into history. Read More »
Marshall Expedition In 1812, Chief Justice John Marshall led a surveying expedition down the Greenbrier and New rivers in Western Virginia. That six-week journey helped open up the west. Read More »
Historic Houses Charleston’s historic houses can be found in every neighborhood and come in all shapes and styles. Read More »
This Date in HistoryJune 19, 1786: John and George Wetzel were killed by Indians 
Lewis Wetzel, frontiersman, scout, and Indian fighter, was born in August 1763. He may have been born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where his parents lived for several years, or along the South Branch of the Potomac, in the present Eastern Panhandle. The Wetzel family settled along Wheeling Creek, in what is now Ohio County, in 1769, along with the Zane, McColloch, and allied families. Wetzel developed an early hatred for... |
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