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History Comes to Life in Malden, WV

History Comes to Life in Malden, WV

by Christine Hage | Aug 9, 2023 | Articles

Recently, our homeschool group had an opportunity to experience living history at its finest. We visited small, but sensational, Malden, West Virginia, located just outside of Charleston. First we went to the J.Q. Dickinson Salt Works where we were given an...
Alternative Ways to Study WV History

Alternative Ways to Study WV History

by CHEWV | Sep 8, 2022 | Articles, Golden Horseshoe Series

In West Virginia, students, including many homeschooled students, study West Virginia History in their 8th grade year. Here are a few alternative resources homeschoolers may find useful and creative, many of which may be found at your local library! WV Traditional...
Video Resources, Member Resources…

Video Resources, Member Resources…

by CHEWV | Oct 5, 2019 | Articles, Blog, Golden Horseshoe Series, WV Studies

…YouTube resources for studing WV History ~the 4th in a series of articles~Click here to start at the beginning of the series. West Virginia History in 2 Minutes Or Less-A YouTube channel with over 50 short videos on West Virginia History. WV History...
Why Bother Studying WV History?

Why Bother Studying WV History?

by CHEWV | Sep 5, 2019 | Articles, Blog, Golden, Golden Horseshoe Series

(plus cool geography games!) ~the 3rd in a series of articles~Click here to start at the beginning of the series. As parents and teachers, we are preparing our children for the future – a future which they will have a vital role in shaping. Understanding the forces...
Preparing for the Golden Horseshoe Test

Preparing for the Golden Horseshoe Test

by CHEWV | Aug 6, 2019 | Articles, Blog, Golden, Golden Horseshoe Series

~the 2nd in a series of articles~ Click here to read the 1st article in the series. Learning about West Virginia in the 8th grade is both a valuable academic opportunity and essential preparation for the Golden Horseshoe exam, a prestigious statewide competition. ...

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