New research is shedding light on a 40-acre military camp for Black soldiers that fanned out from the southeast corner of ...

People were able to learn a bit about the Mid-Ohio Valley’s role in the American Civil War Saturday at Muskingum Park in ...

West Virginia was the only state to be formed during the Civil War. The signs located at Camp Carlile, Wheeling Hospital, and Independence Hall tell a story of the area's rich history.

This bellringer studies the history of the battle flags on display at Wheeling, West Virginia's Independence Hall. The role of West Virginian (WV) regiments is also discussed.

The recognition came from Scott’s efforts in hosting the YWCA Wheeling’s first presentation of A History of Black Music in America with help from the Ohio Valley Civil War Roundtable.

WILLIAMSTOWN — Scenes from the Civil War were brought to Henderson Hall this weekend as a way to commemorate the establishment of West Virginia in the height of the war in 1863. Every year, the ...

During the Civil War, thousands of slaves made their way to Washington, D.C. As the city became overcrowded, the federal government created camps on abandoned secessionist lands in northern Virginia.

As West Virginia celebrates its 150th birthday this week, the state's chief historian tells the story of how western Virginians created a secession within a secession.

The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia is requesting a restraining order against the city of Wheeling to stop officials from dismantling homeless encampments.

West Virginia celebrated its 161st birthday on Thursday with a celebration on the front steps of Independence Hall in Wheeling.

CULPEPER, Va. (AP) A scenic ridge in Culpeper County that played a pivotal role in the Civil War has been preserved.The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg reported Thursday’s announcement to ...

Wheeling's towering sandstone Civil War monument is expected to be moved from atop a hill to a grassy area at West Virginia Independence Hall, near the monument's original location.