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The Semi-Centennial

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Jun, 1909

John E. Day suggested in an editorial that June 20, 1913 be a special occasion

Oct 01, 1909

Governor Glasscock appointed former senator Henry Gassaway Davis to chair a Semi-Centennial Commission

1911

Legislature authorized funding for a semi-centennial celebration

1913

Legislature again authorized funding for a semi-centennial celebration

Jun 20, 1913

Semi-centennial events took place in Wheeling

Other events that happened on or around June 20, 1913


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