The “Nation’s Guest” Visits Wheeling: The Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824/1825 TourEmma Wiley May 19, 2025Wheeling has hosted many important guests over the centuries—from presidents to athletes to labor activists to actors. On May 24th,...
101 Years Since West Virginia’s 3rd Worst Mining DisasterLiam Buchanan April 21, 2025On April 28, 1914, in a small southern West Virginia town called Eccles, a mining disaster claimed the lives of...
The Great Wheeling Flood of 1936: When the Friendly City Was UnderwaterLiam Buchanan March 19, 2025Driving through Wheeling these days, there may be a little traffic and construction to contend with, but 89 years ago...
McColloch’s Leap: Historic Revolutionary War Monument Restored in WheelingJay Frey February 28, 2025Major Samuel McColloch’s “leap” stands as one of the most famous acts of pioneer heroism in the Upper Ohio Valley....
How Wheeling Almost Lost its Suspension BridgeEmma Wiley January 27, 2025For over 175 years, the Wheeling Suspension Bridge has been an iconic symbol of the city and its crucial place...
Elmhurst: A Legacy of Friendship and Philanthropy in WheelingRiley Carpenter January 24, 2025Nestled in the scenic Pleasant Valley of Wheeling, West Virginia, Elmhurst: The House of Friendship is more than just an...
Founding Families of Wheeling: The Dimmey Family Journey and LegacyBarb Hudson January 15, 2025Immigration stories are woven into the fabric of Wheeling’s history. Many in the Wheeling community have stories to share about...
After 24 Years, Wheeling’s Imperial Teacher Store Says GoodbyeAdeline Boggs January 13, 2025Imperial Teacher Store, 24 Years of Serving Local Teachers After 24 incredible years, the Imperial Teacher’s Store is closing its...
The Photographic Artists Who Painted Wheeling’s HistoryMelody Petras January 8, 2025A Picture Paints a Thousand Words We all know something or other about Wheeling’s rich history. For instance, our National...
Witness to Disaster: The Story of Warwood’s Forgotten 1925 Train DerailmentBarb Hudson January 3, 2025It was a rainy October afternoon in 1925 when Warwood became the site of a devastating train derailment. This disaster...
The Art of Breaking New Year’s Resolutions: Then and NowBarb Hudson December 30, 2024New Year’s resolutions: a ritual as enduring as the calendar itself. Every January, we vow to transform into better versions...
Wheeling Symphony 95th Anniversary: Celebrating Nearly a Century of Music and CommunityBarb Hudson and Kai Harris December 11, 2024A Humble Beginning: The Vision of Eleanor D. Caldwell In a small living room nearly a century ago, Eleanor D....
Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence: Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet MetalSarah Clark November 25, 2024The journey of what is now one of the nation’s top 15 roofing contractors began with humble roots, marked by...
Wheeling Park Turns 100: Celebrating a Century of CommunityRiley Carpenter November 15, 2024For a century, Wheeling Park has been the heart of our community—a place where generations have gathered to celebrate, play,...
A Wheeling Icon Celebrates 50 Years as a National Historic LandmarkEmma Wiley November 4, 2024One of the most iconic structures in the Wheeling skyline is celebrating 50 years as a National Historic Landmark: the...
The Wheeling Artisan Center Then and NowMakayla Carney August 22, 2024It was decided by vote. At least partially. By calling the “heritage hotline” in 1995, the public of Wheeling could...
From City Hospital to OVMC: Generations of CareTaylor Abbott August 7, 2024Picture yourself walking through the heart of any city. What catches your eye? It’s not just the towering buildings or...
Own a Piece of Wheeling History with the Rogers HotelMakayla Carney June 27, 2024The promise of a “fireproof” hotel has long loomed over downtown Wheeling. The six-story red brick building rests squarely on...
Would You Bid on This Nearly Twenty Thousand Dollar Document About Wheeling?Makayla Carney June 7, 2024From the desk of President Abraham Lincoln, on October 21, 1861, came a document. With all the zeal of man...
Wheeling’s Roads Have Been Worked on BeforeMakayla Carney May 28, 2024“Council Awards Contract for Main Street Paving,” the headline for The Wheeling Intelligencer reads. “Work will begin at once in...
Hunt for Wheeling History with Ritchietown RenaissanceGriffin Nordstrom May 21, 2024May is Historic Preservation Month, and Ritchietown Renaissance Inc. is celebrating the unique architecture of South Wheeling with a photo...
A Wheeling Island Beauty Contest from 100 Years AgoMakayla Carney May 6, 2024When the Bathing Beauty Contents was first announced, eight girls, “mermaids”, signed up. The contestants flocked from three different towns...
Dolly Parton’s Unforgettable Visit to The Friendly CityMakayla Carney April 3, 2024Dolly Parton. Her name is a complete sentence, as far as I’m concerned. An absolute legend in the country music...
The Art of Creating Ukrainian Easter EggsKate Wietor March 29, 2024Originally published April 5, 2023 Easter is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some decoration inspiration, consider Pysanky!...
QUIZ: Who Were These Famous Wheeling Women?Makayla Carney March 28, 2024Wheeling has a long legacy of wonderful women. Test your knowledge of some of the great women who come from The Friendly City.
Wheeling’s Mount de Chantal and Its Famous AlumniAnna Griffith March 26, 2024One of Wheeling’s most well-known educational institutes was the historic all-girls school Mount de Chantal Visitation Academy. The school was...
Rebecca Harding Davis: Wheeling’s Famous AuthorAnna Griffith March 20, 2024While Wheeling has many notable residents throughout its history, there is a woman in particular who stands out from the...
The Overlooked Women of Wheeling’s Textile TradeAnna Griffith March 4, 2024Wheeling has a long and rich history of prospering textile industries such as wool, tanneries, and dye works. Many of...
Welcome to Herstory, a podcast by Wheeling Heritage MediaWheeling Heritage Media and Makayla Carney March 1, 2024To commemorate Women’s History Month, Wheeling Heritage Media is excited to announce the release of Herstory, its latest podcast series....
A Playful Peek into Leap Year Customs from Wheeling’s PastMakayla Carney February 29, 2024“For this is Leap Year. It is also a ‘women’s rights’ year in a particular sense. She has the right...
This Area of Wheeling Was Once Known as “Little Harlem”Diana Bell February 27, 2024Named the “Harlem Renaissance” during the 1930s, New York City’s Harlem community became the de facto center for all things...
The Green Book: Navigating Wheeling During SegregationEmma Wiley February 20, 2024Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on Nov. 6, 2020. In commemoration of Black History Month, Weelunk continues to...
The Wheeling Maestro Who Became the First Black Conductor on BroadwayMakayla Carney February 16, 2024It’s 1945. You are sitting down, in your best formalwear, clutching a playbill that reads “On The Town.” The show...
The Wheeling-Raised Detective Who Became a True Crime LegendMakayla Carney January 10, 2024Ann Rule is the undisputed leader of true crime books. Her rise to fame began with her 1980 book, The...
New Year’s Traditions From Wheeling and BeyondMakayla Carney December 29, 2023New Year’s is a holiday of pure joy. You don’t have to buy anything for anyone or do anything in...
A Look Back at the Beloved Stone & Thomas Santa Special of ’58Makayla Carney December 22, 2023Wheeling’s Christmas Parade is a much-adored tradition. So many of us have a tradition of bundling up along the sidewalk...
Have Yourself a Very Vintage Christmas With These Tips From Wheeling’s PastMakayla Carney December 18, 2023I am someone who loves, loves, a themed party. The holidays provide a perfect excuse to get your friends together...
Looking Back at the Record-Setting Snow Storm of 1950Makayla Carney December 12, 2023This winter is…weird. I have only worn my winter coat a handful of times, I’ve not brushed snow off my...
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...
