West Virginia Centennial

June 20, 1963: JFK Speaks at WV Birthday Celebration

On June 20, 1963—the 100th birthday of West Virginia—John F. Kennedy made his last appearance in the Mountain State. Speaking on the state capitol steps…

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Centennial Train Concludes Tour of State: Sept. 2, 1963

On September 2, 1963, the Centennial exhibits train wrapped up its tour of West Virginia with a stop in South Charleston.During the summer of 1963, the…

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