Rachel Keeney, executive director of the CVB, attended the Hancock County Commissioners meeting February 11th to share with the Commission the digital image of the mural to be created for the America250 Mural Project. A statewide initiative to mark the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, the project celebrates West Virginia’s rich and local national heritage through hand painted murals. The project was launched by Gov. Patrick Morrisey and included a $5,000.00 grant for artist fees and material.
All murals will be included in the State’s promotion of America’s 250 and as a part of the Dept of Tourism’s statewide celebration of nation’s founding. A 250 mural trail will be on display for years to come. Hancock County’s mural will be painted on the side of the former Isaly’s building in downtown Weirton.
The America 250 is part of the Tourism Department’s partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
