CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey has launched the America250 Mural Project, a statewide initiative to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary through new, hand-painted murals in all 55 counties. West Virginia is the first state to create a statewide America’s 250th mural trail, providing funding to each county for the project.

“West Virginia‘s story is one worth telling, and I can’t think of a better time to share it than during the year of America’s 250th birthday,” Morrisey said. “I encourage each of our 55 counties to participate in this project and help us bring even more people to our shining state in the mountains.”

The West Virginia Department of Tourism will award each county a $5,000 grant to cover the costs of materials and artist fees. Murals completed by April 1,

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