Celebrate Henry Warwood Day in Wheeling! Betsy Sweeny February 23, 2023 February 23 marks what would have been Henry Warwood’s 200th Birthday. Born in 1823, Warwood emigrated to the United States first settling in Pittsburgh where he spent his early adulthood working in the steel m...
Wheeling Heritage Creates New Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program Betsy Sweeny July 20, 2022 Wheeling Heritage is proud to announce its new Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program. This program was conceived several years ago, as our organization was considering how to provide gap funding to historic ...
This is Why Wheeling’s Juneteenth Celebration is Held at Market Plaza Kate Wietor and Betsy Sweeny June 17, 2022 This weekend, Wheeling will come together as a community to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day. Juneteenth, a word created from the combination of June and nineteenth, represents the day (June 19, 1...
10 Ways You Can Celebrate Historic Preservation Month in Wheeling Betsy Sweeny May 2, 2022 Established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation Month brings attention to historic places to instill pride, promote heritage conservation, and encourage tourism. We kn...
Two Historic Wheeling Properties with Unlimited Potential Betsy Sweeny September 1, 2021 Everywhere you look downtown, improvements are being made. From the McLure Hotel, to the major infrastructure improvements happening beneath our streets, Wheeling is seeing more investment in downtown than it h...
How Red Food and Drink Became a Staple of Juneteenth Betsy Sweeny June 19, 2021 From red meat to red velvet, red foods and drinks have been a staple since before the time of slavery. The Celebration On June 19, 2021, the Wheeling Community will gather to celebrate Wheeling’s third annual...
This Victorian Status Symbol is on Display at Oglebay Institute’s Glass Museum Betsy Sweeny June 9, 2021 Today the term status symbol evokes images of designer watches, an electric car, or even expensive sneakers. But in Victorian Wheeling, a vase for your celery was the way to let your dinner guests know you had ...
She Bought the House ‘Because It Felt Like Home’ Betsy Sweeny August 12, 2020 I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about home lately. First, because I’m stuck in mine, and mostly, because I bought one. Well, sort of. I bought a house because it felt like home. It is a unique time to be t...
Support Black-Owned Businesses in the Wheeling Area Betsy Sweeny June 9, 2020 As our community continues to support our Black neighbors by condemning institutional racism and advocating for positive change, many wonder how they can do more. One way is to support small businesses owned by persons of color. Weelunk has compiled a list of Black-owned businesses ranging from hair salons to construction companies that you can support in the Wheeling area.
Tough Times Produce Tasty Treats Betsy Sweeny May 19, 2020 Now’s the time to learn from our Appalachian roots and make do with what we have. With the shelter-in-place order, home cooks should be limiting their trips to the grocery store. We know now is not the...
Ten Ways to Celebrate Preservation Month While Socially Distancing Betsy Sweeny May 1, 2020 While we can’t all flock to our favorite historic theatres and restaurants yet, here’s ten ways you can celebrate preservation month while social distancing.
Wheeling’s Pets Then and Now Betsy Sweeny April 11, 2020 Editor's note: At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re bringing you ways to engage while staying safe and healthy. We hope Wee...
COVID-19: Experience Arts, Culture and History in Wheeling While Social Distancing Betsy Sweeny April 2, 2020 Editor's note: At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re bringing you ways to engage while staying safe and healthy. We hope Wee...
