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Now available!The Battle of Hurricane Bridge, March 28, 1863by Philip Hatfield, PhDThe Battle at Hurricane Bridge is an often overlooked Civil War action occurring at the small and otherwise quiet western Virginia village. For five hours behind the limited...
New regimental history of 7th West Virginia Infantry
Now Available!The Seventh West Virginia Infantry: An Embattled Union Regiment from the Civil War’s Most Divided Stateby David W. Mellott and Dr. Mark A. Snell
New book on Belle Boyd
A new book on Confederate spy Belle Boyd has recently been released. Belle Boyd: The Rebel Spy is the first serious non-fiction account of her life in 34 years. Belle Boyd was from Martinsburg, Virginia (West Virginia) and considered the most notorious and...
Jefferson County bridge to be named for highest ranking African-American Civil War officer
From The Journal, April 20, 2017 Building Bridges: African-American Civil War major’s name lives on CHARLES TOWN — Martin Robison Delany was a physician, journalist, abolitionist major in the Union Army and newspaper publisher. He was also an African-American, and...
West Virginia Land Trust preserves site of Greenbrier River Civil War battle, camp
West Virginia Land Trust preserves site of Greenbrier River Civil War battle, camp
Help Save 4 Battlefields in West Virginia and Virginia
The Civil War Trust now has the opportunity to save 243 acres at four battlefields in Virginia and West Virginia. We are saving a vital tract at the heart of the Cedar Creek battlefield in Virginia, as well as additional acres at another Virginia battlefield, New...
More Land at Shepherdstown Battlefield Forever Protected
An 11-acre parcel of the Shepherdstown Battlefield was purchased through negotiations by the Civil War Trust assisted by Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission. Read the entire story via the Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission... ...
Mike Smith, Droop Mountain Battlefield Superintendent, honored at retirement
After 34 years of faithful service to the state of West Virginia, Droop Mountain Battlefield Superintendent Mike Smith has retired. Smith was also responsible for nearby Beartown State Park. To honor his many contributions to preserving and interpreting the Droop...
WVSU students learn to dig history in Fort Scammon archaeology project
Six West Virginia State University students, working with two history professors and an archaeologist, have spent the past two weeks on a hilltop overlooking downtown Charleston. They’re digging into the task of learning more about one of West Virginia’s...
French honored by Hagerstown Civil War Round Table
The Hagerstown Civil War Round Table presented Steven C. French with its 2016 Henry Kyd Douglas Award. French, a former middle-school teacher, is the author of “Imboden’s Brigade in the Gettysburg Campaign” (2008), which was recognized with three prestigious awards;...
West Virginia History: An Open Access Reader
West Virginia History: An Open Access Reader West Virginia University Libraries Kevin Barksdale (Marshall University) and Ken Fones-Wolf (West Virginia University) assembled this collection of essays, mostly from the journal they edit, West...
A Message from our Friends at the Shepherdstown Battlefield Preservation Assocation
We need your help. We have been advised that in order for Senator Manchin to sponsor legislation to expand the boundaries of the Antietam National Park to include the site of the Battle of Shepherdstown, his office needs to hear from many WV residents. If you reside...
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West Virginia Senate Adopts Resolution Calling On Frederick Co., Virginia To Join Mountain State
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The West Virginia Senate has adopted a resolution calling on Frederick County, Virginia to join West Virginia. Senate Concurrent Resolution 2 extends an
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Take A Scenic Hike To Virginius Island, An Abandoned Village In West Virginia
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What a fascinating piece of history.Virginius Island is always a part of our Harpers Ferry trip!
Awesome hike!
On This Day in West Virginia History - December 31
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The West Virginia Archives and History web site offers detailed information on the state's history, outlines the documents available in the State Archives, and provides assistance in conducting geneal...
On This Day in West Virginia History - December 29
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The West Virginia Archives and History web site offers detailed information on the state's history, outlines the documents available in the State Archives, and provides assistance in conducting geneal...
