West Virginia Day
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West Virginia Day is a state holiday in the US state of West Virginia. Celebrated annually on June 20, the day celebrates the state's 1863 admission to the Union as a result of the secession of several northwestern counties of Virginia during the American Civil War.[1] It is mostly celebrated through festivals in major West Virginian cities.
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West Virginia Day | |
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Observed by | West Virginia |
Date | June 20 |
Next time | June 20, 2024 (2024-06-20) |
Frequency | annual |
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