1. Groundhog Day: February 2 is celebrated throughout the United States as Groundhog Day, the day on which the famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his burrow to predict the weather for the remainder of winter. In West Virginia, residents celebrate Groundhog Day in the town of French Creek, where the famous French Creek Freddie makes his own weather predictions.

2. Battle of Cowpens: On February 2, 1781, during the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Cowpens was fought in South Carolina. This battle, which resulted in a decisive victory for the American forces, was led by West Virginia-born General Daniel Morgan.

3. Battle of Kelly's Ford: Another significant battle in West Virginia's history occurred on February 2, 1864, during the American Civil War. The Battle of Kelly's Ford, which took place in Fauquier County, Virginia, saw Union forces under General Hugh Judson Kilpatrick defeat Confederate forces under General Fitzhugh Lee.

4. State Capitol Fire: On February 2, 1921, a devastating fire broke out in the West Virginia State Capitol building in Charleston, destroying much of the original structure. Fortunately, the newly constructed dome was not yet completed and was spared from the flames.

5. Racial Integration: On February 2, 1956, the Kanawha County Board of Education in Charleston voted to integrate the county's schools. West Virginia was one of the first southern states to implement school integration after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling in 1954.