This Defunct Newspaper Column Will Inspire Your Holiday BakingKate Wietor December 6, 2022Let’s go back, way back. Before food blogs, Pinterest boards, and having infinite knowledge at our fingertips at all times....
These Popular Toys Were Made Right Here in Glen Dale, W.Va.Candace Nelson November 11, 2022If you’ve ever pedaled around your neighborhood on a red, yellow and blue plastic Big Wheel, you know the joy...
Wheeling Haunts Episode Four: Eerie East WheelingWheeling Heritage Media October 24, 2022Are you ready for another episode of Wheeling Haunts? This week, Cassie and Alex stick around in East Wheeling to...
The Time an Eccentric Art Collector Visited Sears Roebuck & Co. in WheelingKate Wietor October 18, 2022When was the last time you had an opportunity to purchase artwork? Living in Wheeling, it’s a pretty easy thing...
Wheeling Haunts Episode Three: Music at the McLainWheeling Heritage Media October 17, 2022If you haven’t listened to the previous episodes of our new podcast Wheeling Haunts, then be sure to go check it...
Wheeling Haunts Episode Two: Fulton FrightsWheeling Heritage Media October 10, 2022If you haven’t listened to episode one of our new podcast Wheeling Haunts, then be sure to go check it...
Wheeling Haunts Episode One: Haunting on the IslandWheeling Heritage Media October 3, 2022Are you ready for some spooky history? Weelunk and Wheeling Heritage Media are proud to present the first episode of...
How a Wheeling Company Became One of the Country’s Largest Pharmaceutical GiantsEmma Wiley September 28, 2022Originally published July 19, 2021 Taking a first pass through Wheeling’s history, you would certainly notice the prevalence of industries...
Library Announces New Program Focusing on Civic Empathy Through HistorySeán Duffy September 20, 2022The Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling, WV is pleased to announce the recent installation of an extremely important new...
Laughlin Memorial Chapel Celebrates 150 Years of ServiceEllery McGregor September 12, 2022This September marks the 150th anniversary of the historic Laughlin Memorial Chapel on 18th St. in East Wheeling! The Chapel...
A Brief Look at Wheeling’s Boating HistoryEllery McGregor September 7, 2022As we approach the end of a long, hot Wheeling summer, the Ohio River is seeing a surge in people...
These Dedicated Parishioners Are Keeping Ukrainian Traditions Alive in WheelingAdam Marquart August 12, 2022After the war broke out in Ukraine in February of 2022, the country quickly received international attention and an outpouring...
Preserve WV AmeriCorps Positions Open in Wheeling – Weelunk’s Outgoing AmeriCorps Member Reflects on Her ExperienceKate Wietor August 10, 2022It’s bittersweet to write this, but my time in Wheeling is coming to a close. Just one year ago, I...
Weird and Wonderful Town Names from Across West VirginiaKate Wietor August 3, 2022Driving around West Virginia, you’re sure to come across some unique names. Places could be named after families, after far...
The Victoria: Wheeling’s Last Remaining Vaudeville TheaterEllery McGregor July 26, 2022If you’ve driven up Market Street recently, then you may have noticed that Wheeling’s iconic Victoria Vaudeville Theater, known colloquially...
This is Why Wheeling’s Juneteenth Celebration is Held at Market PlazaKate Wietor and Betsy Sweeny June 17, 2022This weekend, Wheeling will come together as a community to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day. Juneteenth, a word created from...
Faris and Giesey: A Dynamic Duo Who Made Their Mark on Wheeling Through ArchitectureKate Wietor June 13, 2022Throughout the years, Wheeling has been home to several well-known architects. We’ve previously covered some of the iconic buildings designed...
Why Were There Water Fountains On This Wheeling Monument?Kate Wietor May 27, 2022There is a secret hiding among the monuments at Heritage Port. Discerning eyes may have noticed that the Riverside Park...
Celebrate Preservation Month With These Five Franzheim BuildingsKate Wietor May 17, 2022You don’t have to be a student of architecture to appreciate the wealth of historic buildings in Wheeling. While the...
This Architect Designed Many of Wheeling’s Iconic BuildingsKate Wietor May 16, 2022What do the Wheeling Clinic, Capitol Theatre, and Twelfth Street Parking Garage have in common? Bricks? Terracotta? Cartouches? Well yes,...
The Rise and Fall of Wheeling’s First Labor NewspaperKate Wietor May 6, 2022In the early 1900s, the United States was in the midst of the second industrial revolution. People flocked to cities...
The Trash and Treasure of Wheeling’s PriviesKate Wietor April 29, 2022There are many different ways to find windows to the past. Some take advantage of the genealogical resources in the...
Hancher Clock Has Kept Wheeling on Time for Over 130 YearsRich Wooding April 13, 2022Did you know that the Hancher Clock in Downtown Wheeling is one of only a handful of two-sided E.Howard &...
The Backyard Chicken Keepers of Wheeling’s PastKate Wietor April 11, 2022The arrival of spring complicates visits to the feed store. Routine trips to pick up pet food, seeds, or a...
The South Wheeling Woman Who Became A Baseball LegendKate Wietor April 4, 2022Rose Gacioch, a groundbreaking athlete from South Wheeling is well known for her time in the All American Girls Baseball...
South Wheeling Residents Hoping to Save the Historic Hobbs House from DemolitionProvided April 1, 2022South Wheeling residents are banding together in an effort to spare the historic Hobbs House from demolition. One of the...
Census Curiosity: What the 1950 Census Means for WheelingEmma Wiley March 30, 2022On April 1, 2022—after 72 years—the National Archives will release the 1950 census records to the general public! Even though...
COMIC: Celebrating WSO Founder Eleanor CaldwellNatalie Kovacs March 23, 2022In honor of Women’s History Month, today we are celebrating one of Wheeling’s leading ladies in the arts: Eleanor Caldwell....
This Whimsical Musician Gives Us A Glimpse Into Wheeling’s PastKate Wietor March 18, 2022Wheeling has always had a colorful cast of characters: local celebrities, eccentric businesspeople, infamous persons. They become household names and...
History In Their Own Words: Memories from the Black CommunityWeelunk Staff March 1, 2022Special thanks to Valtricia Manns-Stradwick, James “Choo Choo” Webb, and Anthony Williams for inviting us into your homes and sharing...
The Green Book: Navigating Wheeling During SegregationEmma Wiley February 25, 2022Originally published on Nov. 6, 2020 “Write for Reservations—Moderate Rates.”1 This 1956 listing for lodging at the Wheeling Young Women’s...
Songs About Wheeling: Part 2Kate Wietor February 23, 2022Wheeling has long been a place with a lot going on. Rivers, roads, and railways have allowed folks to both...
Why Was This Danish Immigrant in California Looking for Love in Wheeling?Kate Wietor February 12, 2022“A SOBER, cultured, industrious merchant of age 40 desires the acquaintance of respectable lady, object marriage. No objection to widow...
Send Your Sweetheart An Old-Fashioned ValentineAlex Panas February 9, 2022With Valentine’s Day just five days away, you’ve likely already secured a special gift for your sweetheart – but have...
From the Desk of Wheeling Heritage’s AmeriCorps Researcher: Valentine’s Day EditionKate Wietor February 8, 2022Ah February, the heart of winter. The weather in Wheeling has been especially brisk this year, with layer after layer...
Black History Month Programs at the Ohio County Public LibraryProvided February 4, 2022The Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling is offering a full slate of programs celebrating Black History Month throughout February....
The Eccentric Celebration That Honored a Dead PoetKate Wietor January 25, 2022On a cold January night in 1900, a crowd of revelers gathered at the Hotel Windsor to toast a dead...
From the Desk of Wheeling Heritage’s AmeriCorps ResearcherKate Wietor January 12, 2022Anyone who knows about Wheeling knows this city is steeped in history. Luckily for those wanting to learn more about...
The Secret Lives of Wheeling’s PigeonsKate Wietor January 5, 2022Pigeons. Doves. Rats with wings. All names for Columba livia— our humble city pigeon. Have you seen the flock of...
The Blacksmith Shop You’ve Missed While Sitting in Traffic on National RoadEmma Wiley December 31, 2021Originally published August 30, 2021 If you’ve driven down National Road recently, you may have noticed a bit of history...
This Unassuming Park Was Once A Lively Wheeling AttractionBethany Leone December 28, 2021Originally published November 9, 2021 If you are looking for a bit of vanished history, drive the winding roads from...
Pre-Civil War Ledger Found in Downtown Wheeling Building…Here Are Some of the Names InsideEmma Wiley December 27, 2021Originally published July 30, 2021 In April 2020, while many people were working from home and shutting down shops and...
Home for the Holidays? Get Some Fresh Air With One of These Walking ToursAlex Panas December 20, 2021The holidays are here, a time when many Wheeling ex-pats return home to spend time with family and friends. While...
Help Us Solve History’s Mysteries!: Christmas Parade Part 2Laura Carroll December 17, 2021A Partnership Between Weelunk, Archiving Wheeling, and the Ohio County Public Library Archives Do you recognize any of these people?...
Did the Term “Charley Horse” Originate in Wheeling?Kate Wietor December 13, 2021Did you know you can pitch story ideas to us? One reader recently sent us a note about a topic...
Step Back In Time With These Vintage Holiday Shopping AdsKate Wietor November 26, 2021The tree at Market Plaza has been lit and the annual Christmas parade has been had – Wheeling’s holiday season...
Help Us Solve History’s Mysteries!: Christmas Parade EditionLaura Carroll November 19, 2021A Partnership Between Weelunk, Archiving Wheeling, and the Ohio County Public Library Archives Do you recognize any of these people?...
Why Were People Selling Their Ashes in 1808?Kate Wietor November 12, 2021I’ve been spending a lot of time combing through Wheeling’s first newspaper, the Wheeling Repository. While looking for something else...
How a Stolen Statue Ended Up in Wheeling During the Civil WarEmma Wiley November 8, 2021On July 2, 1864, George Washington arrived in Wheeling—65 years after his death. Well…his statue did. During the Civil War,...
These Vintage Dance Cards Provide a Glimpse Into Wheeling’s Social Scene in the Late-1800sKate Wietor November 5, 2021What was your 18th birthday like? Maybe it was a mad dash to the convenience store for lottery tickets. Perhaps...
