A general West Virginia time-line that incorporates a long history of labor strife.

Approximately one hundred community histories were published in Morgantown in the 1920s and 30s. The West Virginia State Archives library currently holds fifty-eight of these histories, which are presented here.

A history of Mount Hope, West Virginia with numerous historic photographs of the coal mines, railroads, and people that helped develop the town during the late-1800's.

Personal page of former Beckley native, now a teacher in Florida. Includes famous people of the state, chronology of events, origins of place names and census records.

Includes 35 notable West Virginia women.

Includes Kinfolk, Pop Troy's Anthology and Reclaimed Memories. Features memories, folklore, history and stories of the early 1900's around Creston, Elizabeth and Parkersburg.

Article from the West Virginia History Journal.

Offers detailed information on the state's history, outlines the documents available in the State Archives, and provides assistance in conducting genealogical research.

General information on the collection and library schedule.

Online West Virginia history and genealogy from the American Local History Network.

West Virginia: A History for Beginners is more than a list of boring names, dates and places.

West Virginia in the Civil War, from cityNet.

Includes a timeline of women's history, selected short biographies, and links to additional readings on women's history.

Detailed examination of women's rights in West Virginia from WV History Journal.