POCAHONTAS COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — When West Virginia became a state on June 20, 1863, the Civil War was still raging, meaning that even though it was no longer part of Virginia, Confederate ...

The "Civil War Showcase" in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, offers an immersive experience ... including a gift shop and a detailed historical map. The showcase features original Civil War ...

Lee’s surrender on April 9, 1865, following the 292-day siege of Petersburg, Virginia. Click here to see the largest battles of the Civil War Though ... guns to the west and fought their ...

Hayes — will be unveiled in Fayetteville, West Virginia ... War combined, according to the National Parks Service. While the deaths, military conflicts and commanders have long captivated historians, ...

Civil War Trails marks sites of interest across Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Maryland. There are about 450 Civil War trail sites marked in Virginia, with 1,400 sites in ...

“(June 20) is West Virginia’s anniversary ... talking later in the afternoon about Civil War battles and other topics. Marietta resident Daniel Moss, right, shakes the hand of John King ...