Martha’s Vineyard Honors Della Hardman Every Year. More West Virginians Should Know Her Name.
Charleston-born artist and educator Della Hardman taught at West Virginia State before building an enduring cultural legacy in Oak Bluffs.
Travel & Tourism
Stories that explore the landscapes, landmarks, and local experiences that make Appalachia a destination worth knowing. This category highlights Black-owned travel destinations, historic sites, and hidden gems, celebrating the people and places that welcome visitors into the heart of the region.
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A 150-foot jump and millions of views: ‘America’s Viral Bungee’ is located in West Virginia
Dubbed 'America’s Viral Bungee,' The Great Bungee Company in Harpers Ferry offers a 150-foot drop that turns regional tourism into viral content creation.
It’s Here – The First Official Black WV Public Arts Guide!
Welcome to the first official guide for Black murals, monuments and sculptures in WV. Unlike other types of art, public art is fully free. Accessible. No ticket needed. No entry fee. It is available to see any time of day and night. Of the people, for the people and often by the people. Vivacious. Colorful. Expressive. Alive.
I Thought I Knew West Virginia. Then I Rode the Hatfield-McCoy Trails.
Exploring home: A Charleston family turns a birthday celebration into an 8-hour adventure on the Rockhouse Trail System, centering Black West Virginians in outdoor recreation.
It’s Here – The First Official Black WV Public Arts Guide!
Welcome to the first official guide for Black murals, monuments and sculptures in WV. Unlike other types of art, public art is fully free. Accessible. No ticket needed. No entry fee. It is available to see any time of day and night. Of the people, for the people and often by the people. Vivacious. Colorful. Expressive. Alive.
A 150-foot jump and millions of views: ‘America’s Viral Bungee’ is located in West Virginia
Dubbed 'America’s Viral Bungee,' The Great Bungee Company in Harpers Ferry offers a 150-foot drop that turns regional tourism into viral content creation.
It’s Here – The First Official Black WV Public Arts Guide!
Welcome to the first official guide for Black murals, monuments and sculptures in WV. Unlike other types of art, public art is fully free. Accessible. No ticket needed. No entry fee. It is available to see any time of day and night. Of the people, for the people and often by the people. Vivacious. Colorful. Expressive. Alive.
I Thought I Knew West Virginia. Then I Rode the Hatfield-McCoy Trails.
Exploring home: A Charleston family turns a birthday celebration into an 8-hour adventure on the Rockhouse Trail System, centering Black West Virginians in outdoor recreation.
It’s Here – The First Official Black WV Public Arts Guide!
Welcome to the first official guide for Black murals, monuments and sculptures in WV. Unlike other types of art, public art is fully free. Accessible. No ticket needed. No entry fee. It is available to see any time of day and night. Of the people, for the people and often by the people. Vivacious. Colorful. Expressive. Alive.
