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West Virginia University at Parkersburg
300 Campus Drive Parkersburg WV 26104
Phone:  304-424-8203 | Fax:  304-424-8315 


Nov. 6, 2009

WVU Parkersburg to host Appalachian Heritage Day Nov. 10, 2009.

CONTACT:  Aaron Crites, assistant professor of history, 304-424-8347.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A day to celebrate the people, culture and history of the Mid-Ohio Valley will be held Tuesday (Nov. 10) at West Virginia University at Parkersburg.

Appalachian Heritage Day will feature blacksmiths, Civil War re-enactors, Native American dancing, beekeeping and jewelry-making demonstrations as well as representatives from area historical societies and museums.

The 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. event will be held in and near by the college's multi-purpose room.  It is free and open to the public.

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For additional information, contact:
Connie Dziagwa
WVU Parkersburg
Executive Director
Institutional Advancement
(304-424-8203)



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