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Trial of John Brown in Charles Town: A Historic Turning Point

Trial of John Brown in Charles Town: A Historic Turning Point

This week in West Virginia history The Register~Herald | Sunday, November 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway This week in history features a significant event from 1859, when John Brown was tried for murder and treason in the courthouse at Charles Town, a pivotal moment that intensified the national divide leading

Historical Milestones Impacting Local Culture and Heritage

This week in West Virginia history Bluefield Daily Telegraph | Friday, February 7, 2025 By WV Encyclopedia This week in West Virginia history highlights significant events such as the births of influential figures, including traditional musician Aunt Jennie Wilson and pioneering aviator Chuck Yeager. These historical moments, alongside instances of local

Sports Records and Historical Milestones in Local History

This week in West Virginia history Bluefield Daily Telegraph | Friday, January 24, 2025 By WV Encyclopedia This week in West Virginia history, key events highlight the evolution of the state, including the formation of counties, record-breaking achievements in sports, and notable birthdays of influential figures. Among them is the legacy

Historical Milestones Affecting Harpers Ferry and Surrounding Areas

This week in West Virginia history Bluefield Daily Telegraph | Friday, January 17, 2025 By WV Encyclopedia This week in West Virginia history, various significant events are noted, including the establishment of Fairmont and the birth of notable figures such as Confederate General John McCausland and Olympic champion Mary Lou Retton.

Remembering Key Historical Moments from Local History

Remembering Key Historical Moments from Local History

This week in West Virginia history The Register~Herald | Sunday, January 5, 2025 By WV Encyclopedia The Register~Herald highlights significant historical events that shaped West Virginia, including the birth of notable figures like Ward Hill Lamon and Lou Holtz, and milestones such as the opening of the Cedar Lakes

Historical Milestones and Memories from the Region

This week in West Virginia history Bluefield Daily Telegraph | Friday, January 3, 2025 By WV Encyclopedia This week's historical moments in West Virginia, as detailed by the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, include the birth of influential figures like Lou Holtz and the ratification of the 18th Amendment, which marked

Key Historical Events in West Virginia: December 1-7

Key Historical Events in West Virginia: December 1-7

This week in West Virginia history The Register~Herald | Sunday, December 1, 2024 By WV Encyclopedia In this week's article published by The Register-Herald, significant historical events in West Virginia occurring from December 1 to December 7 are highlighted. Notable moments include the birth of artist Ellie Schaul