Henry Episode 6 Recap: The Schmulbach Legacy Katherine Leary August 17, 2021 What is the legacy of Henry Schmulbach? Over the course of the recaps for “Henry: The Life and Legacy of Wheeling’s Most Notorious Brewer,” many aspects of Henry Schmulbach’s effect on Wheeling have been explor...
Henry Episode 5 Recap: Prohibition in a “Rum Soaked City” Katherine Leary August 10, 2021 Today, the concept of prohibition seems almost ludicrous – making alcohol illegal sounds like an idea that was destined for the dustbin of history. But in episode five of “Henry: The Life and Legacy of Wheeling...
Henry Episode 4 Recap: Wide Open Wheeling Katherine Leary August 3, 2021 Throughout the episodes of “Henry: The Life and Legacy of Wheeling’s Most Notorious Brewer,” we’ve learned about the history of Henry Schmulbach and in doing so, gained a sense of who he was. Like most people, ...
Henry Episode 3 Recap: The Mysterious Death of Hamilton Forsythe Katherine Leary July 27, 2021 True crime has never been a more popular genre. At-home sleuths love to travel back in time to investigate and ponder mysterious deaths. But for local true crime enthusiasts, did you know that we have an infamo...
Henry Episode 2 Recap: Saloons of Wheeling Katherine Leary July 20, 2021 Today, saloons are relics of the past, appearing in ghost towns and Western movies. But did you know that at one point in time there were 199 licensed saloons in Wheeling, with over 100 of those on Main S...
Henry Episode 1 Recap: Schmulbach’s Lasting Legacy Katherine Leary July 13, 2021 Many immigrant groups have made their mark on Wheeling and influence it to this day. But did you know that at one point Wheeling was known as a little German city? Episode 1 of “Henry: The Life and Legacy of...
Join Us As We Revisit Our Podcast About Wheeling’s Most Notorious Brewer Katherine Leary July 9, 2021 It has been almost two years since the release of “Henry: The Life and Legacy of Wheeling’s Most Notorious Brewer,” a podcast by Wheeling Heritage Media. Wheeling Heritage will be revisiting the podcast by re-r...
