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Archives Library to present ‘Native American Research in WV'

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  • Thursday, May 23 2013 1:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:20:22 GMT
    Most activities will begin or occur at the Nature Center, but events are scheduled throughout Canaan Valley and the historic towns of Davis, Thomas, and Parsons.
    Most activities will begin or occur at the Nature Center, but events are scheduled throughout Canaan Valley and the historic towns of Davis, Thomas, and Parsons.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 9:55 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:55:53 GMT
    John Hargleroad, director of operations, says that all the Oglebay facilities will be open beginning May 24 with some special activities planned for the Memorial Day weekend.
    John Hargleroad, director of operations, says that all the Oglebay facilities will be open beginning May 24 with some special activities planned for the Memorial Day weekend.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:33:30 GMT
    CHARLESTON, WV — West Virginia's Division of Culture and History will celebrate the traditional music of West Virginia on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, at the Culture Center during the 37th annual Vandalia
    CHARLESTON, WV — West Virginia's Division of Culture and History will celebrate the traditional music of West Virginia on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, at the Culture Center during the 37th annual Vandalia Gathering. The family-friendly event is free.

Greg Carroll will present "Native American Research in West Virginia" at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 in the Archives and History Library at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex in Charleston. The program is free and open to the public.

Carroll will discuss the tribes that were located in West Virginia between 1600 and 1800, as well as their languages, alliances and tribal movements. He also will provide information on how people interested in researching their Native American roots can try to find these often elusive relations.

Carroll is a graduate of Marshall University. He was a staff historian for the West Virginia Division of
Culture and History's Archives and History Section for 23 years until his retirement in October 2012. His primary focus was on Native Americans, African Americans and Civil War history.

To register in advance, contact Bobby Taylor, library manager, at Bobby.L.Taylor@wv.gov or at 304-558-0230, ext. 163.