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- JUL5SportsCharleston Dirty Birds Vs. Southern Maryland Blue CrabsGoMart Ballpark6:35 PMJUL9SportsCharleston Dirty Birds Vs. Gastonia Honey HuntersGoMart Ballpark6:35 PM
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Charleston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of West Virginia and the county seat of Kanawha County. [7] Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers, the city had a population of 48,864 at the 2020 census and an estimated population of 48,018 in 2021.
Charleston is a capital city with small town charm, offering outdoor recreation, arts, food and history. Explore the undiscovered CWV with the Charleston Guide App, and discover local breweries, hiking trails, the State Capitol and more.
Charleston is the capital city of West Virginia, and our elected leaders and citizens work every day to develop our city as the cultural, recreational and business capital of the Appalachian Mountain region.
- State Capitol. West Virginia's most recognizable building, the Charleston State Capitol, rises majestically above the banks of the Kanawha River, with a dome five feet higher than that of the US Capitol in Washington, D.C.
- West Virginia State Museum. Follow the history of West Virginia from prehistoric times by following a trail through the West Virginia State Museum, from the dark Coal Forest with displays of coal and fossils to a film of today's West Virginia landscapes.
- Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences. Home to the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the 240,000-square-foot Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences combines performing arts, visual arts, and sciences in one location.
- Capitol Street and Capitol Market. Along Capitol Street, visitors can stroll through old-time Charleston, with its well-maintained historical buildings.
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Feb 25, 2023 · Explore the history, culture, and nature of West Virginia's capital city and its surroundings. Find out about the state capitol, live music, soul food, arts center, forest, and more.