What’s the History of Wheeling’s Windmill?Makayla Carney November 27, 2023If you’re a fan of cute kitsch, like me, then you’ve probably spent some time on roadsideamerica.com pining after things...
Century-Old Trademark Illustrations Provide a Glimpse into Wheeling’s Advertising PastEmma Wiley November 16, 2023Look around your house or town…what types of brands can you recognize solely from their trademark? What brands scream Wheeling? ...
Find Out How You Can Help Save This Wheeling Music LegacyMelissa Rebholz November 8, 2023Over four years ago, when I first moved to Wheeling, West Virginia, I stumbled upon a hidden gem on the...
Throwing a Halloween Bash? Take Some Tips from Party Planners of Wheeling’s PastMakayla Carney October 27, 2023Halloween is fast approaching, right around the corner, in fact. Hopefully, you’ve got a few plans to celebrate (if not,...
Three Random Patents and Inventions that Started in WheelingEmma Wiley October 16, 2023Ever have an idea for an invention? The first patent law in the US was the US Patent Act in...
Discover Wheeling’s Witchy HistoryMakayla Carney October 11, 2023Spooky season is upon us. Pumpkins are just waiting to be carved, horror movies are playing on Netflix, and candy...
The Wheeling Flood That Created a Beautiful DisasterNatalie Kovacs October 10, 2023Can you imagine the Ohio River filled with floating pumpkins, gourds, and corn shucks? Well, that’s precisely what many Wheeling...
This Bygone Event Proves That Wheeling Has Always Loved a Good Drag ShowKate Wietor September 27, 2023It could be said that Wheeling is a town with theatrical flair and giving hearts. These days, Wheelingites gather funds...
Towngate Remembers One of its First Performers with Cat on a Hot Tin RoofMakayla Carney September 26, 2023The year was 1969, and the Towngate Theatre was about to stage its first-ever show: Cat on a Hot Tin...
History Comes Alive at Greenwood Cemetery This WeekendProvided and Alex Panas September 21, 2023If you like history, cemeteries, and performance art, then you’ll want to head to Greenwood Cemetery this Sunday, Sept. 24...
The Mystery of Wheeling’s Gambrinus ClubKate Wietor September 19, 2023Looking through the Ohio County Public Library’s Flickr page is a treat. There are photographs from nearly every era of...
A Journey Through Wheeling’s Theater HistoryKarin Butyn September 12, 2023It was Shakespeare who said ” all the world’s a stage,” and the city of Wheeling is no exception. While...
History in Reverse: The Day the Bicentennial Wagon Train Came to WheelingEmma Wiley September 5, 2023Almost 50 years ago, in 1976, an unlikely sight appeared on the Ohio River at Wheeling—a barge carrying an old-fashioned...
Wheeling’s Sweet Contribution to the Ice Cream IndustryKate Wietor August 21, 2023These days, it’s easy to get your hands on something cold and sweet. However, 100 years ago if you wanted...
From Tea Rooms to Pitas: Four Menus from Historic Wheeling RestaurantsEmma Wiley August 18, 2023Can you imagine the menu from your favorite childhood restaurant? Does it conjure up memories and have your go-to order?...
Step Back in Time With Vintage Wheeling School MemorabiliaRyan Stanton August 16, 2023As a teacher, I often feel a mix of excitement and anxiety as we head back to school. There’s the...
Have You Heard These 10 Songs About Wheeling?Kate Wietor August 11, 2023Wheeling has long been a place with a lot going on. Rivers, roads, and railways have allowed folks to both...
Wheeling’s Cool History of Air ConditioningKate Wietor August 7, 2023If you were filling out the 1960 census, you would have been asked questions about freezers, flush toilets, and air...
Opa! How Dancing Became a Wheeling Greek Fest TraditionAnnalese Aderholt July 26, 2023When Wheeling folk think of late summer in downtown, multi-day cultural festivals like the Wheeling Grecian Festival come to mind...
What Do a Ceramic Crock, a Beer Glass, and Old Letterhead Have in Common?Ryan Stanton July 18, 2023While teaching the history of Wheeling at Wheeling Park High School, I often use artifacts that I have collected to...
100-Year-Old Cider Sparks Curiosity in Historic Victorian Downtown BuildingJustice Hudson July 10, 2023When a water pipe burst in the basement of 1109 Main St, Gabe Hays, building owner and principal landscape architect...
Check Out the Wheeling Alphabet Project!Alex Panas July 7, 2023Early in 2023, Wheeling Heritage embarked on a project to create a Wheeling Alphabet. The project started by asking you...
This Coffee Shop Has Been Roasting Beans for More Than A CenturyKarin Butyn July 5, 2023“When we say fresh, roasted coffee, we mean it,” says General Manager at Wheeling Coffee and Spice Shelly Smedley with a...
These Explosive Regulations Date Back to the 1900sKate Wietor July 3, 2023Nights can be noisy in the summer. From wild critters moving about to folks staying out late to take advantage...
Wheeling’s “Jewelers of Integrity” Celebrate 100 YearsHaley Steed June 2, 2023If you’ve driven around town recently, you’ve surely passed the billboards marking 100 years of the Posin family’s legacy as...
This Incredible Historic House Restoration was Nine Years in the MakingHaley Steed May 25, 2023Born and raised on Wheeling Island, Jason Bradcovich saw the house every day: a once-glorious example of Victorian-era architecture that...
Did You Know That Wheeling Is Home to the Toughest Half-Marathon in America?Karin Butyn May 19, 2023Often touted as “The Toughest Half-Marathon in America,1” the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic and its many athletes will soon...
Get Ghostly: 6 Ways to Celebrate National Paranormal Day in the Ohio ValleyAlex Walton May 2, 2023If you’ve ever experienced anything a little bizarre or simply love all things paranormal, you’re in luck! May 3 is...
Check Out These 5 Building Restoration Projects in WheelingWheeling Heritage Media May 1, 2023May is National Historic Preservation Month, a time to celebrate and honor the nation’s heritage through historic places. To showcase...
The Dedicated Keepers of Wheeling’s Orphaned CemeteriesSummer Whelan April 26, 2023Are you interested in helping preserve Wheeling’s history? Believe it or not, cemetery restoration is a great way to do...
The WV Man Who Stole EasterAlex Panas April 7, 2023If you celebrate Easter, then you already know that a trip to the local grocery store for eggs and a...
The Art of Creating Ukrainian Easter EggsKate Wietor April 5, 2023Easter is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some decoration inspiration, consider Pysanky! Pysanky, the plural of pysanka,...
QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Your Wheeling Women’s History?Summer Whelan March 31, 2023Happy Women’s History Month! From music, to sports, to law, women in Wheeling’s past have had amazing accomplishments, and we’re challenging you to put your knowledge of Wheeling’s historic women and women’s organizations to the test.
Vintage Gardening Tips from Wheeling’s PastKate Wietor March 28, 2023If you’re dreaming of having a lush, bountiful garden this summer, then now is the time to start planning! Gardening has...
This Man Turned a Wheeling Trolley Into A Medical Unit on WheelsHaley Steed March 27, 2023Editor’s Note: If you happened to read this article that we published last week, then you already know about the...
How Did This Wheeling Trolley End Up In Maine?Haley Steed March 24, 2023The tale of Streetcar No. 639 began almost a century ago and is one rife with twists and turns; adventure...
This New Group is on a Mission to Preserve South Wheeling’s Historic BuildingsEllen Brafford McCroskey March 17, 2023Much of Wheeling is experiencing a season of renewal. Both historic renovations and new builds can be seen in various...
Behind the Scenes at Waterfront Hall: Wheeling’s Newest Waterfront DevelopmentWeelunk Staff March 15, 2023The announcement of the newest mixed-use, waterfront development in Wheeling has been met with excitement. But for many lifelong residents,...
6 Women in Wheeling History That You Should KnowAlex Walton March 1, 2023As communities gear up for Women’s History Month celebrations, many reminisce about influential women who have graced their lives. From...
Celebrate Henry Warwood Day in Wheeling!Betsy Sweeny February 23, 2023February 23 marks what would have been Henry Warwood’s 200th Birthday. Born in 1823, Warwood emigrated to the United States...
Wheeling’s “Donut Dance” Was Once The Hottest Ticket In TownKate Wietor February 21, 2023This time of year, the women of St. Ladislaus parish in South Wheeling would begin gathering ingredients. For their project,...
The Tasty Legacy of the Stone and Thomas Tea RoomAlex Walton February 10, 2023The City of Wheeling is admired for its dedication to businesses, old and new. From restaurants like Later Alligator and...
Former Wheeling Blessed Martin School Honored This WeekHaley Steed January 27, 2023“This ceremony, it wasn’t born from complaints. There weren’t protests demanding this happened. It’s happening right now because it’s the...
Marvelous Maps of WheelingEmma Wiley January 23, 2023Originally published Sept. 8.,2021 Can you find the coolest/weirdest/strangest detail on a map? Hint: You have to look closely…it’s all...
West Virginia’s First Trade School Was Located Right Here in WheelingRosemary Ketchum January 20, 2023The very first vocational school in West Virginia was located right here in Wheeling – South Wheeling to be exact....
The Heartwarming Story Behind the YWCA’s Latest Capital CampaignAlex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media January 12, 2023How many of us go through old paperwork and documents, begrudgingly discarding them to make way for what will ultimately...
The Curious Life of the Spic & Span Dry Cleaners BuildingKate Wietor January 11, 2023The closure of Spic & Span Dry Cleaners at 841 National Road is truly the end of an era. The...
Wheeling Recognized Nationally for Outstanding Flag DesignProvided January 9, 2023Those of us who live in or have visited Wheeling know that it is an incredible city with plenty of...
Funky Found Items From the Former Goodwin Drug CompanyEllen Brafford McCroskey January 6, 2023SMART Centre Market is moving to a new, bigger space in downtown Wheeling early in 2023. And their business’s move...
The Weird and Wonderful Holiday Acts of Theatre PastHaley Steed December 18, 2022The holiday season brings with it feelings of nostalgia. This nostalgia of Christmas past led me on a hunt for...
