The Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center Impact

The Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center

Applications are open from September 1-November 1, 2025 for our new project, Accessing the Archives: New Works and Old Traditions at the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center.

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Housed in an award-winning repurposed historic barn building on the Fairmont State University campus, the Frank & Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center is home to the Ruth Ann Musick folklore archives, the Phyllis W. Moore West Virginia Authors archives, and the Patty Looman collection. These collections and additional archival materials can be made available for scholars and student researchers. The Center is part of the College of Liberal Arts and houses the University’s undergraduate programs in folklore and museum studies. The Center serves the University and the broader community through scholarship, publications, workshops, exhibitions, and outreach events.

Mission Statement

The Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center on the campus of 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 Folklife Center is open Monday - Thursday from 10am to 3pm and for special events on weekends. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for events and updates!