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The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is a state government agency in West Virginia. It manages the West Virginia State Museum, Camp Washington-Carver, Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex, and West Virginia Independence Hall.[1] Randall Reid-Smith is its commissioner.[2]

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The agency marked its 45th anniversary with a commemorative decanter by Blenko Glass.[3] In 2023 the agency organized a juried quilt exhibition.[4] WVDACH's State Historic Preservation Office presents awards to people.[5] WVDACH has funded grants for school instrulent purchases.[6] It hosts events commemorating West Virginia's establishment as a state (West Virginia Day).[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Museum Education Homepage". wvstatemuseumed.wv.gov.
  2. ^ "Back in business: Shepherdstown Opera House reopens after four-year renovation endeavor".
  3. ^ "WV Department of Arts, Culture & History celebrates 45 years with new Blenko Glass pieces". July 13, 2022.
  4. ^ "WVDACH now accepting entries for annual Juried Quilt Exhibition". April 14, 2023.
  5. ^ https://wvdn.com/46362/amp/
  6. ^ "West Virginia middle schools receive 40K grant from Save the Music Foundation | Fox News". www.foxnews.com.
  7. ^ Release, News (June 18, 2021). "W.Va. Department of Arts, Culture and History sites to host West Virginia Day Celebrations on June 20". My Buckhannon. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)