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West Virginia Culture and Arts Flashcards

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  1. Which West Virginia author wrote the novel 'The Dollmaker,' depicting Appalachian life?

    Answer: Harriette Arnow

    Harriette Arnow, born in Kentucky but deeply connected to Appalachian culture, wrote 'The Dollmaker,' a celebrated novel about mountain heritage.

  2. The Augusta Heritage Center, which preserves traditional Appalachian arts, is located at which West Virginia college?

    Answer: Davis & Elkins College

    The Augusta Heritage Center at Davis & Elkins College in Elkins is nationally recognized for teaching traditional Appalachian music, dance, and crafts.

  3. West Virginia native Homer Hickam became famous after writing which memoir about rocketry?

    Answer: Rocket Boys

    'Rocket Boys' by Homer Hickam tells the true story of a Coalwood, WV teenager who built rockets and later became a NASA engineer.

  4. Which annual arts festival held in Lewisburg draws artists and performers to the Greenbrier Valley?

    Answer: State Fair of West Virginia

    The Greenbrier Valley region hosts arts festivals that showcase regional and national talent in the scenic mountain setting of Lewisburg.

  5. Tamarack, West Virginia's showcase for state crafts and arts, is located near which city on the turnpike?

    Answer: Beckley

    Tamarack in Beckley is West Virginia's premier arts and crafts marketplace, selling only West Virginia-made goods from juried artists.

  6. The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is based in which city?

    Answer: Charleston

    The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, one of the state's premier performing arts organizations, is headquartered in Charleston.

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