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West Virginia Independence Hall marks 162 years of statehood with cake and history

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Virginia Independence Hall marked the state’s 162nd birthday today with a special celebration, commemorating the historic date when West Virginia became the 35th state in the Union on June 20, 1863. The event kicked off at 11:30 a.m., featuring Abraham Lincoln reading the original proclamation of statehood at noon. Historian Pete Chacalos also provided an afternoon presentation highlighting West Virginia’s journey t…

Man's West Virginia birthday card tradition continues in Huntington

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - One man is continuing what has become a West Virginia Day tradition in Huntington! Friday marks West Virginia's 162nd birthday, and to celebrate, Wayne Worth is back on the corner of 5th Avenue with a life-sized birthday card for the Mountain State. Worth has brought out a giant card to the Jewel City every year since 2006, waving at drivers as they honk back. He says he keeps coming back to the same spot each year so …

Several events to be held in celebration of West Virginia Day

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –There will be several events held Thursday across the state to help celebrate West Virginia’s 162nd birthday. The state Capitol will get things rolling with their celebration beginning at 10 a.m. going through 2 p.m. The event will include birthday cake, WV style hot dogs, refreshments, new exhibits and activities for everyone. During this

Happy birthday, West Virginia

It was 162 years ago today when the nation first learned that “Mountaineers are Always Free.”

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162nd West Virginia Day celebration to be held at Culture Center Friday

The Culture Center, at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston, West Virginia will host a West Virginia Day celebration for the Mountain State’s 162nd birthday on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 10 a.m.