Mission Statement

The Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center at Fairmont State University is dedicated to the identification, preservation, and perpetuation of our region's rich cultural heritage, through academic studies, educational programs, festivals and performances, and publications. The WV Folklife Center is part of the College of Liberal Arts.

 

Center Activities

Summer Teacher Institutes in partnership with the West Virginia Humanities Council
Folk Festivals and Summer Celebrations
Fall and Spring Gatherings: Demonstrations, Exhibits, Presentations
Study Abroad Travel Programs: Roads to Appalachia through Scotland and Ireland (2005), Italy (2007), and England and Wales (2008)

 

Folklife Center Archives

Various artifact collections have recently been placed in the Folklife Center Archives, and resources to properly process and store these artifacts have been obtained. The Folklife Center at FS actively seeks donations of any artifacts that will help interpret West Virginia folklife. This may include photographs, family memorabilia, journals, letters, oral histories and folklore, and any other materials of such nature. Individuals who may want to contribute to this growing collection should contact Dr. Judy P. Byers or Noel W. Tenney at the WV Folklife Center at Fairmont State University.

Affiliations

West Virginia Humanities Council
National Council of Teachers of English – Assembly on LIterature and Culture of Appalachia Appalachian Studies Association
National Storytelling Guild and Festival
GEAR-UP
Pricketts Fort
Upshur County Historical Society
Vandalia Foun - Legacy Program
West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Fairmont State Masquers' Historical Costume Collection