e-WV, the West Virginia Encyclopedia online, is the premier reference work on the Mountain State’s people, places, history, science, and culture. Check back often as it is updated regularly.
There are about 200 museums in West Virginia. Most are dedicated to one subject, usually some aspect of history, but there are many that take more than one or two subjects as their mission. Some museums display traveling exhibits on various subjec...
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