by Kate Shunney
The West Virginia Department of Tourism recognized this year’s recipients of the prestigious History Heroes Awards, honoring individuals whose dedication, leadership, and service have made a lasting impact on the preservation and promotion of local history.
Paw Paw’s longtime residents Barbara and James Brown Norton are recipients of the 2026 History Hero designation.
The award has long been given out by the West Virginia Department of Culture & History. That department has…
