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Matewan Online: The Hatfield and Mc Coy Feud
Part history, part folklore, what is the real story of the Hatfields and McCoys? Site provides the story of the American Romeo and Juliet and an excellent study of American folk culture. Go to other areas of this site for more history of...
Virginia Historical Society
Virginia Historical Society: Why Is There a West Virginia?
A short discussion of how Virginia became divided into two states. Presents a map of the counties from the census of 1860 that shows the distribution of slave ownership.
Other
Jeff Miller: A West Virginia Chronology
This personal site provides a timeline of the European-American settlement of West Virginia and later events up to the present.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: West Virginia
Before the Civil War, West Virginia was part of Virginia. What happened? Find historical facts and other lore from the Library of Congress.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: This Week in Wv History: May
This module contains a series of informational clips about major events in West Virginia's history. The May audio episodes of This Week in WV History include guided listening questions, scripts, and background information.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: This Week in Wv History: December
This module contains a series of informational clips about major events in West Virginia's history. The December audio episodes of This Week in WV History include guided listening questions, scripts, and background information.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: This Week in Wv History: March
This module contains a series of informational clips about major events in West Virginia's history. The March audio episodes of This Week in WV History include guided listening questions, scripts,and background information.
Ducksters
Ducksters: West Virginia State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of West Virginia including early explorers, Native Americans, pioneers, splitting from Virginia, and the Civil War.