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...
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...
Why Were Victorian Wheelingites So Disappointed by This Famous Ghost?Kate Wietor October 27, 2021Unless you were living under a rock in 1862, you were aware of the ghost that was haunting theatres far...
A Brief History of the Wheeling Female CollegeAngela Hawk October 6, 2021The sudden closure of Ohio Valley Medical Center in 2019 came as a shock to the community. Employees scrambled to...
One of Wheeling’s Oldest Hotels Gets a FaceliftJessica Broverman October 5, 2021Upon entry to the McLure Hotel on Market Street in Wheeling, it is clear that you are walking into a...
PODCAST – Henry: The Life and Legacy of Wheeling’s Most Notorious BrewerWheeling Heritage Media September 28, 2021In Victorian-era Wheeling, West Virginia, a German-American brewer and entrepreneur would create a lasting impact that is still felt in...
Henry Podcast Extra: Local Historians and Brewer Discuss Schmulbach’s LegacyWeelunk Staff September 28, 2021If you followed along with our Henry Schmulbach podcast re-release this summer, then you know that Wheeling Heritage hosted a...
What’s So Funny?: Political Cartoons from Wheeling’s PastEmma Wiley September 27, 2021Many of us have fond childhood memories of enjoying “the funny papers”—silly colorful comics often published in the Sunday morning...
A Short History of Wheeling Naturalist George H. BreidingNatalie Kovacs September 24, 2021With the leaves changing and students going back to school, it’s the perfect time to reflect and appreciate all of...
The Many Lives of the 1400 Block of Market StreetEmma Wiley September 6, 2021The historic 1400 Block of Market Street has seen many businesses over the years, from restaurants and saloons to car...
Weelunk’s Top 10 Articles Written by Emma WileyWeelunk Staff August 25, 2021If you’re a local history buff, then you’ve probably enjoyed reading at least a few of the stories written by...
Help Us Solve History’s Mysteries: Landscape EditionEmma Wiley August 24, 2021Do you recognize any of these people? These are all historic photos of Wheeling people, places, and things that need...
The 13-Year-Old McLure Hotel Bellboy Who Became America’s “Hotel Man of the Half-Century”Emma Wiley August 18, 2021Walking or driving down Market Street recently, you may have noticed some new activity at the McLure Hotel, including a...
Henry Episode 6 Recap: The Schmulbach LegacyKatherine Leary August 17, 2021What is the legacy of Henry Schmulbach? Over the course of the recaps for “Henry: The Life and Legacy of...
Henry Episode 5 Recap: Prohibition in a “Rum Soaked City”Katherine Leary August 10, 2021Today, the concept of prohibition seems almost ludicrous – making alcohol illegal sounds like an idea that was destined for...
The Young Wheeling Doctor Who Captured WWI Through PhotographyEmma Wiley August 9, 2021Dr. Raymond A. Tomassene was only 24 when he departed New York City on the ocean liner, La Touraine, bound...
Henry Episode 4 Recap: Wide Open WheelingKatherine Leary August 3, 2021Throughout the episodes of “Henry: The Life and Legacy of Wheeling’s Most Notorious Brewer,” we’ve learned about the history of...
Help Us Solve History’s Mysteries: Patriotic WWII Workers EditionEmma Wiley July 28, 2021Do you recognize any of these people? These are all historic photos of Wheeling people, places, and things that need...
Henry Episode 3 Recap: The Mysterious Death of Hamilton ForsytheKatherine Leary July 27, 2021True crime has never been a more popular genre. At-home sleuths love to travel back in time to investigate and...
Henry Episode 2 Recap: Saloons of WheelingKatherine Leary July 20, 2021Today, saloons are relics of the past, appearing in ghost towns and Western movies. But did you know that at...
Henry Episode 1 Recap: Schmulbach’s Lasting LegacyKatherine Leary July 13, 2021Many immigrant groups have made their mark on Wheeling and influence it to this day. But did you know that...
How a Warwood Medical Couple Became Internationally Decorated FloriculturistsEmma Wiley July 5, 2021Over the years, Wheeling has been home to numerous award-winning people in various fields—from singers to actors to artists and...
Help Us Solve History’s Mysteries: Summer EditionEmma Wiley June 29, 2021Do you recognize any of these people? These are all historic photos of Wheeling people, places, and things that need...
The Mysteries of Mabel: Journalist, Working Woman, and MotherEmma Wiley June 28, 2021Mabel Hull first became a mystery due to a collection of her scrapbooks at the Ohio County Public Library. The...
How Red Food and Drink Became a Staple of JuneteenthBetsy Sweeny June 19, 2021From red meat to red velvet, red foods and drinks have been a staple since before the time of slavery....
Wheeling, Westsylvania?: The Forgotten History of the “Almost” West VirginiasEmma Wiley June 16, 2021West Virginia Day is almost upon us and it is the 158th anniversary of West Virginia officially becoming a state....
This Victorian Status Symbol is on Display at Oglebay Institute’s Glass MuseumBetsy Sweeny June 9, 2021Today the term status symbol evokes images of designer watches, an electric car, or even expensive sneakers. But in Victorian...
This Wheeling Bridge is the Oldest Surviving Bridge in West VirginiaEmma Wiley June 2, 2021The Elm Grove Stone Arch Bridge has become part of many Wheeling residents’ daily routines, connecting commuters to downtown and...
Solving History’s Mysteries: Nurses EditionEmma Wiley May 11, 2021Do you recognize any of these people? These are all historic photos of Wheeling people, places, and things that need...
