An estimated crowd of more than 100 gathered to celebrate the opening of the new $3.1 million research center of the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex. West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin III was present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony along with Kay Goodwin, Cabinet Secretary of Education and the Arts, Randall Reid-Smith, Commissioner of Culture and History, Susan Pierce, Director of the State Historic Preservation Office, Senator Jeffery Kessler, Delegates Orphy Klempa and Jack Yost, Marshall County Superintendent Fred Renzella and many local and county officials.
The John Marshall High School Monarch Choir, under the direction of Ms. Reva Icard performed at a reception following the ceremony.
Highlights of the opening included a congratulatory letter from Senator Robert C. Byrd. Congratulations were also sent by Senator Larry Edgell, Delegates Scott Varner and Kenneth Tucker.
|
|
Visitors listen to Governor Manchin’s speech |
|
View of Conservation Lab from Observation Room |
|
Conservation Lab |
|