This Unassuming Park Was Once A Lively Wheeling Attraction Bethany Leone December 28, 2021 Originally published November 9, 2021 If you are looking for a bit of vanished history, drive the winding roads from Downtown Wheeling up to the Mozart Volunteer Fire Department. There you’ll find the last r...
PODCAST – Henry: The Life and Legacy of Wheeling’s Most Notorious Brewer Wheeling Heritage Media September 28, 2021 In Victorian-era Wheeling, West Virginia, a German-American brewer and entrepreneur would create a lasting impact that is still felt in the community today. From immigration to politics, industrialization to cr...
Henry Podcast Extra: Local Historians and Brewer Discuss Schmulbach’s Legacy Weelunk Staff September 28, 2021 If you followed along with our Henry Schmulbach podcast re-release this summer, then you know that Wheeling Heritage hosted a live podcast panel discussion with host and historian Hal Gorby, along with guest pa...
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 Schmulbach Podcast: Behind the Scenes – Full Interview with Wheeling Mayor, Glenn Elliott Wheeling Heritage Media August 3, 2021 This week's bonus content for "Henry: The Life and Legacy of Wheeling's Most Notorious Brewer" is the full interview with Hal Gorby and Mayor Elliott in the Professional Building....
Henry Schmulbach Podcast: Behind the Scenes – Collection of Handwritten Business Notes Wheeling Heritage Media July 28, 2021 Our bonus content for this week is footage of Hal Gorby and Ryan Stanton going through a collection of Henry Schmulbach’s handwritten business notes. It is behind the scenes of both the podcast and Henry Schmul...
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 Schmulbach Podcast: Behind the Scenes – Walking Tour of Schmulbach Brewery Complex Wheeling Heritage Media July 20, 2021 If you are thirsty for more about Henry Schmulbach, check out this bonus video! In this episode, Betsy Sweeny and Ryan Stanton gave a tour of the buildings that once comprised Schmulbach Brewery. This week’s be...
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 Schmulbach Podcast: Behind the Scenes – Arion Drinking Horn Wheeling Heritage Media July 13, 2021 If you are thirsty for more about Henry Schmulbach and brewing, here is a bonus video covering a subject not discussed in the podcast – drinking horns! Drinking horns have existed in various cultures for over 2...
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...
WATCH: The Henry Podcast Preview Wheeling Heritage Media July 9, 2021 Produced by Wheeling Heritage Media, our podcast takes a deep dive on Henry Schmulbach, a German brewer in Wheeling, whose life touched on important themes in the city, including immigration, politics, industri...
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...
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...
Wheeling Heritage Media Launches Podcast on Wheeling Brewer Weelunk Staff August 21, 2019 Murder (maybe). Philanthropy. Prostitution. Industrialization. Corruption. All these words are synonymous with Wheeling brewer Henry Schmulbach. And Wheeling Heritage is bringing Wheeling’s brewing history t...
Experience Wheeling’s Rowdy Past at the Francis Pier-Pint Brew-Off: Prohibition Edition Laura Jackson Roberts August 12, 2019 The logo was designed by Erin Rothenbuehler, programming and archives coordinator at the Ohio County Public Library. According to local historian Sean Duffy, history and beer go together naturally. Luckily ...
What Really Happened That Tragic Night of Aug. 14, 1878? Ryan Stanton August 14, 2018 8 Henry Schmulbach: entrepreneur, beer baron, philanthropist and socialite. These are all words that describe one of Wheeling’s most influential and successful businessmen. Schmulbach built an empire during an...
