How a Stolen Statue Ended Up in Wheeling During the Civil War Emma Wiley November 8, 2021 On July 2, 1864, George Washington arrived in Wheeling—65 years after his death. Well...his statue did. During the Civil War, in June 1864, Union troops under Col. David Hunter burned most of the Virginia Mi...
The Many Madonnas (of the Trail) Emma Wiley March 23, 2021 A Pioneer Woman The “Madonna of the Trail” statue on the edge of Wheeling Park along Route 40 is hard to miss. It has become an icon in Wheeling and has been featured prominently on everything from welcome sig...
Wheeling’s Doughboy: A Monument to Peace in Remembrance of Conflict Nick Musgrave May 25, 2020 For nearly 90 years a silent guardian has kept watch over Wheeling Park. Originally dedicated on Memorial Day of 1931, Wheeling’s Doughboy statue has withstood weathering and vandalism to remain an enduring mon...
The 100th Anniversary of the Establishment of the WV Flying Corps Stacey Creely September 29, 2017 The Linsly School invites local media to attend the celebration of Louis Bennett, Jr. and The 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the WV Flying Corps, for a wreath-laying ceremony that will take place in ...
Monumental Effort To Move Famous Statue Under Way Steve Novotney July 17, 2016 As a pre-teen boy in Wheeling, Court Micker found himself fascinated with everything involved with the Civil War, so that is why he climbed a hilltop within Wheeling Park. High above the Doughboy statue beyo...
