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West Virginia Humanities Council Magazine - Winter 2025-26
The new issue of People & Mountains magazine invites you into stories you won’t find anywhere else—from discoveries in the field, to traditions passed down through generations, and hidden chapters of West Virginia history waiting to be uncovered. Inside this issue: Drs. Stephen and Kim McBride reveal how archaeology has redefined what we thought we knew about frontier forts in early Western Virginia. Folklife Apprentices step into the spotlight and share living traditions
Feb 171 min read
Warming Shelter Info
Per the Brooke County EMA, WARMING CENTERS FOR BROOKE COUNTY If needed, Brooke County has 4 warming centers available throughout the county to our residents. Locations: Wellsburg VFD Banquet Center Follansbee Community House Beech Bottom VFD Bethany Community Center If you require a warming center. Please call Brooke County EMA 304-737-5002
Jan 241 min read


Explore the World from Your Home!
Road Scholar is the leader in educational travel for adults. Join them every month for a FREE online lecture featuring Road Scholar instructors from around the world. January - June 2026 You can learn more info and sign-up here . This is not a library program and is being shared for our Brooke County Visitors Center .
Jan 81 min read
Library and ADBC Museum Open During Parade
This is the first year that the parade is happening on a day that the library is open. Please be aware that on 11/22/25, it may or may not be a bit difficult to get to our facility. The Main Library is open 10-4. The ADBC Museum will be open 9-1 (enter through their back door)
Nov 12, 20251 min read


Vietnam War Resources
April marked the 50th anniversary of the ending of the Vietnam War. In memory of today being Veterans Day, we are sharing this...
Nov 11, 20251 min read


Wellsburg Christmas Parade
Save the New Date and Time of the Wellsburg Christmas Parade! New information released from the Brooke County Area Chamber of Commerce:...
Nov 2, 20251 min read


One Book, One West Virginia
Appalachian Heritage Writer in Residence 2025 Annette Clapsaddle One Book, One West Virginia Common Read Even as We Breathe For more...
Sep 22, 20251 min read
West Virginia Fall Food and Drink Festivals
West Virginia Fall Food and Drink Festivals By Megan Bevins & McKenzie Stalnaker ?It’s no secret that West Virginia offers one of the...
Sep 1, 20251 min read


Strange Vases Exhibit Comes to Summit Art Gallery
Strange Vases Series 8/28/25 - 10/3/25 @ Summit Art Gallery For more information, visit: Strange Vases Exhibit Comes to Summit Art...
Aug 25, 20251 min read


Discover big vistas, scenic drives, and unexpected history on this 170-mile road trip.
Starting with the rich Northern Panhandle history of the mound-builders and West Virginia statehood, this tour moves to the university...
Aug 22, 20251 min read
Must-Try Regional Foods in the Top of West Virginia
West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle has a personality all its own. Tucked between Pennsylvania and Ohio, the region reflects a mix of...
Aug 17, 20251 min read


ADBC Remembers WW2
Thank you for those visiting us today for the ADBC's Museum's event. It was an honor to have you.
Aug 16, 20251 min read
ADBC Museum to Celebrate 80th Anniversary of WWII Ending
The ADBC Museum will commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II Saturday, August 16. The scheduled events include the...
Aug 15, 20251 min read


Have You Followed the Engaging Families WV Facebook Page Yet?
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out and follow the Engaging Families WV Facebook page! This is Brooke County BOE's go-to space...
Aug 15, 20251 min read
America's Awesome Kids
In 2026, America will celebrate the 250 th anniversary of our founding as a nation. In preparation for this semiquincentennial, West...
Aug 12, 20251 min read
Brooke Hills Playhouse: A Collective Memoir
1981 at the Brooke Hills Playhouse in Part 20 of the Collective Memoir, now available online at: https://nolessonplans.com/2025/07/21/bro...
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Explore the World from Your Home!
Road Scholar is the leader in educational travel for adults. Join them every month for a FREE online lecture featuring Road Scholar...
Jul 8, 20251 min read
Kentucky's Packhorse Librarians
In this episode, an inspiring story is brought to you of the packhorse librarians, a group of determined women who brought literacy and...
Mar 1, 20251 min read


Explore the World from Your Home!
Road Scholar is the leader in educational travel for adults. Join them every month for a FREE online lecture featuring Road Scholar...
Feb 13, 20251 min read
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