With its magnificent golden dome and shadow standing sentry over the Kanawha River, the West Virginia State Capitol is a cherished symbol and one of the state's most recognizable landmarks.

The Capitol's past is full of drama — passed back and forth as the seat of government shifted from Wheeling to Charleston, destroyed twice by fire and rebuilt as a splendid monument in the throes of the Great Depression.

This Web site is an educational resource for "A Moving Monument: The West Virginia State Capitol." The 60-minute documentary that tells the Capitol's fascinating story is a production of MotionMasters, a film, video and multimedia production facility located in Charleston, W.Va.

Featuring interactive media, video, a photo gallery and other materials, the Web site is a valuable learning tool for school children and state residents.

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The Sunday Charleston Gazette Mail featured an article about the documentary on March 9, 2008. View a .pdf file

The broadcast premiere will air on West Virginia Public Television at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 13.