The West Virginia State Museum at The Culture CenterDiscovery Room 3: Conflict and Settlement
This exhibit demonstrates the conflicts among Native Americans, early settlers, the British, and the French to claim present West Virginia. It focuses on the struggles and violence involved with early settlement, including the French and Indian War, Battle of Point Pleasant, and Revolutionary War. It also examines early religion, the formation of towns and counties, the salt industry, and slavery. This room features an AV presentation. (AV - Running Time 3:17) Special Thanks! |