Newsroom@DominionPost.com In commemoration of the Suffrage Centennial, the WVU Libraries’ Art in the Libraries Virtual Program will host West Virginia storyteller Ilene Evans performing as suffragist Coralie […]
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A brief history of stained glass
My interest in stained glass piqued when a few years ago I wrote about a group of Morgantown women renting work space together. It was a treat […]
History Museum Receives New Equipment
Book binding tools will be used for repairs and displayed for the public By Harley BendaNewsroom@DominionPost.com MPB Print and Sign Superstore donated old equipment used for book […]
Cool Springs Park
Generational piece of history for locals and tourists alike By Gabriella Brown Newsroom@DominionPost.com ROWLESBURG — As part of the third generation to operate […]
Eleanor Smeal talk celebrates women’s suffrage
Newsroom@DominionPost.com In commemoration of the Suffrage Centennial, the WVU Libraries’ Art in the Libraries Virtual Program will host Eleanor Smeal, former president of the National Organization for […]
Preston Resident Soaks in the Views
Garbart shares walk scenes on social media KINGWOOD — Jill Garbart likes to walk. While she walks around Kingwood, she takes photos and makes videos to share […]
Women fought for right to vote
By Sophia Peterson Newsroom@DominionPost.com “The right of citizens of the United States to vote should not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any […]
Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s Right to Vote
West Virginia women key to ratification of 19th amendment “Now what would you do in a case like this?” That was the caption-question of a postcard that […]
Humanities council announces 6 new History Alive! characters
Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — The popular History Alive! program of the West Virginia Humanities Council announces its roster of historical figures available for presentations through Oct. 31. The characters […]
The Story of Jackson’s Mill
Ten Commandments to remain at WVU property WESTON — You won’t spy any Confederate flags on the way to Stonewall Jackson’s boyhood home in the rolling hills […]