West Virginia Arts & Heritage

09/05/2026

Did you know that a West Virginia town now sits entirely underwater? 😮

Discover the community of Codgertown, once nestled along the Guyandotte River.

Explore the memories and history of Codgertown in this latest GOLDENSEAL article ⬇️

By: Robert Beanblossom If you were standing on the balcony of the present-day R. D. Bailey Lake Visitor Center and looked “right smack dab’ in the middle

09/03/2026

I mean, how could we resist? 📸

🌟 Blenko’s West Virginia Birthday Glass Exhibit
📍 Balcony Gallery, WV Culture Center - Charleston
💲 Free Admission
🕘 Open Mon-Sat | 9AM-5PM
📲 WVculture.org

08/31/2026

Well, what are you waiting for? 😉

📍 Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum - Wheeling, WV
🕘 Open daily at 9AM | Last Admission at 4PM
💲 Admission starting at $7.50
📲 More: WVtourism.com/company/kruger-street-toy-train-museum

08/31/2026

Due to mechanical issues, the WV State Museum will be closed the week of August 31.

All other WV Department of Tourism locations, including the Culture Center, will remain open.

08/30/2026

Do you know which Braxton County town is closest to the geographic center of West Virginia? Answer below… 👇

🗺️ And the answer is… Sutton!

The true geographical center of the state is located within the Elk River Wildlife Management Area, about five miles southeast of the town of Sutton. Have you ever visited this area?

08/29/2026

🚂 All aboard! Read this first-hand account to learn more about the West Virginia Railroad in Elkins!

Read the story here 👇

By: Candy Thompson When it comes to exploring the wonderful heritage of West Virginia, exploring the founding of the railroad industry in our state comes

08/27/2026

Kinda chic to love architecture and history in the heart of 💅✨

📍 WV State Capitol - Charleston
🗺️ Guided Tours available Mon-Fri
📲 Book at WVTourism.com/tours

08/25/2026

📣 Resource alert! MapViewer is a GIS web application designed to provide all West Virginians with access to State Historic Preservation Office data. The information on this map is intended to assist with the review and compliance program (Section 106) and expand our understanding of West Virginia history. 📚🗺️

Available data includes:
📖 National Register of Historic Places
🗺️ National Register Historic Districts
📝 West Virginia Surveys
🧱 Historic & Architectural Sites
🏛️ Cemeteries

Try it out! Use MapViewer to explore Huntington. Then, once you get the hang of it, look to see what historic resources exist in your county...

📲 mapwv.gov/shpo/viewer/index.html

08/24/2026

I'm always looking for new ways to add more local history into my day and the Central City Museum is a perfect intersection of personal stories and artifacts. ✨

📸 RenewAll Inc

📍 Central City Museum - Huntington, WV
🕚 Open Mon-Sun | 11AM-5PM
☎️ Call ahead to schedule tours
💲 Free Admission
📲 renewallhuntington.org/central-city-museum

08/23/2026

Two of America’s Coolest Small Towns are right here in ... Can you name them both? 💭✨

From historic arts and world-class dining to epic outdoor adventures on the rim of the New River Gorge, these mountain towns truly have it all.

Drop your answer in the comments! 👇

📍 ??? - Greenbrier County
📍 ??? - Fayette County