Happy 150th Birthday, West Virginia!

West Virginia turns 150 years old today!  Born out of the Civil War, West Virginia has always been wild and wonderful.  From our beautiful mountains and glistening streams, to our vast natural resources and our wonderful people, West Virginia is truly a special place. 

In the coming days, West Virginians across the state will be taking part in birthday celebrations.  Here is a schedule of just a few of the things going on around the state in the upcoming days:

Thursday, June 20:

Bell Ringing
Statewide – 1:50 p.m.

Sesquicentennial Ceremony
U.S. Postal Service unveils
West Virginia 150th birthday stamp!
State Capitol steps – 1:50 p.m.

Outdoor Concert
WV Symphony Orchestra & The Appalachian Children’s Chorus
State Capitol steps – 7:30 p.m.

The Civil War – a Broadway musical*
Charleston Light Opera Guild
Culture Center Theater, State Capitol – 4 p.m.

150 in 3-D: A Century and a Half of WV Pride
3-D video spectacular projected directly on the State Capitol followed by
World-Famous Zambelli Fireworks
State Capitol steps – 10 p.m.

Friday, June 21

The Civil War – a Broadway musical*
Charleston Light Opera Guild
Culture Center Theater, State Capitol – 7 p.m.

150 in 3-D: A Century and a Half of WV Pride
3-D video spectacular projected directly on the State Capitol followed by
World-Famous Zambelli Fireworks
State Capitol steps – 10 p.m.

Saturday, June 22

Run for Your Life 5 mile Run*
Kanawha Boulevard and California – 8 a.m.

WV150 History & Art Parade*
Kanawha Boulevard – Downtown to the State Capitol – 10 a.m.

Free Sternwheeler Rides
Spirit of West Virginia
Haddad Riverfront Park – 10 a.m.

WV150 Celebration
State Capitol Complex – Beginning at 10 a.m.

Smoke on the Water Chili Cook-Off*

Sesquicentennial Cruise-In

Live Music from West Virginia Artists*

Statehood Lectures and Character Portrayals

Food and Craft Vendors

Civil War Re-enactors

Vandalia Gathering

Sesquicentennial
License Plates

Activities for Kids

Giant Birthday Cake

The Civil War – a Broadway musical*
Charleston Light Opera Guild
Culture Center Theater, State Capitol – 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Lonestar & Ronnie Milsap Live in Concert
State Capitol Steps – 6:30 p.m.

150 in 3-D: A Century and a Half of WV Pride
3-D video spectacular projected directly on the State Capitol followed by World-Famous Zambelli Fireworks
State Capitol steps – 10 p.m.

For a full schedule of events surrounding our 150th Birthday celebration, click here.  

On West Virginia’s 150th Birthday, take a moment to think about all of the special and wonderful things our state has to offer and be sure to find events in your area surrounding this great occasion.  From all of us at the Manchin Injury Law Group, Happy Birthday, West Virginia!