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Where did John Henry supposedly defeat a machine in a contest?
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What was the primary reason early pioneers made handcrafts?
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What types of items did early blacksmiths usually NOT make?
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Who sponsors the state's annual Quilt & Wall Hanging Exhibition?
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In the 1950s, West Virginia's Future Homemakers and Future Farmers clubs raised funds to build the Crafts House at this place.
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Post-and-rung construction is associated with this folklife art form?
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Which of the following was NOT an animal hunted by prehistoric cultures in what is now West Virginia?
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Traditionally, which one of the following is NOT a common ingredient used to cook soup beans?
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In what ancient practice did West Virginians traditionally go from house to house dressed in costumes?
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Which of the following was NOT a leading West Virginia bluegrass band of the 20th century?
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