WV Dept. of Arts, Culture and History seeks essays on pre-1815 West Virginia history

The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is soliciting bids for the completion of scholarly essays for inclusion in a special publication.

This publication is being produced in conjunction with the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History’s (WVDACH) efforts to commemorate the nation’s semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the United States. The publication will cover topics related to western Virginia’s (West Virginia) history prior to 1815.

The full request is available by contacting Claire Tryon, either by emailing claire.e.tryon@wv.gov or calling (304) 558-0240.

These essays are intended for a public audience; therefore, they should expand an individual’s knowledge of the subject while being an engaging narrative, written in accessible language. The finished publication will consist of an introduction from WV SHPO, a maximum of ten essays, and a list of important historic resources in both print and digital formats.

All Expressions of Interest must be received no later than 4 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2024. Submissions will be accepted that are delivered via the mail or received via email.