On April 20, 1963, the West Virginia legislature held an unofficial session in Wheeling during a three- day centennial celebration to commemorate the issuance of the statehood proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln.
Learn more:
Proceedings of the Centennial Ceremonial Assembly
of the West Virginia Legislature
"Optimism Marks Centennial Fete"
Program of the Centennial Ceremonial Assembly of the
West Virginia Legislature
On This Day in West Virginia History: April
