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Pre-Civil War Ledger Found in Downtown Wheeling Building…Here Are Some of the Names Inside

Emma Wiley December 27, 2021

Originally published July 30, 2021 In April 2020, while many people were working from home and shutting down shops and...

Holiday Traditions: The Students Who Spread Holiday Cheer Through Sound

Elizabeth Stanley December 22, 2021

The holidays are upon us here in Wheeling, and Wheeling Park High School’s Festival of Sound is an annual tradition...

QUIZ: What West Virginia Book Are You?

Anna Cipoletti December 22, 2021

Take this quiz to determine which WV-centric book is the right fit for you, your Secret Santa, or one of those hard-to-buy-for relatives.

Home for the Holidays? Get Some Fresh Air With One of These Walking Tours

Alex Panas December 20, 2021

The 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 2

Laura Carroll December 17, 2021

A Partnership Between Weelunk, Archiving Wheeling, and the Ohio County Public Library Archives Do you recognize any of these people?...

Wheeling Heritage Releases Housing Survey Results

SponsoredAlex Panas December 16, 2021

The results are in – Downtown Wheeling is the place to live! That’s according to the results collected through Wheeling...

WEEREAD: Watercolor in Nature by Rosalie Haizlett

Anna Cipoletti December 14, 2021

Are you or someone you know a budding artist who loves the outdoors? Do you need a present or project...

Did the Term “Charley Horse” Originate in Wheeling?

Kate Wietor December 13, 2021

Did you know you can pitch story ideas to us? One reader recently sent us a note about a topic...

The Small Art Studio That’s Raising Big Money for Charity

Alex Panas December 10, 2021

It started in 2018 when a group of art enthusiasts packed into a small East Wheeling garage to bid on...

Give Back This Holiday Season at One of These Wheeling Organizations

Jessica Broverman December 8, 2021

The holidays call for merriment, family traditions and snow flurries in the air. One holiday tradition your family can start...

Get in the Christmas Spirit With the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra’s Televised Concert

Provided December 7, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces A Not-So-Silent Night with the WSO. The concert, conducted by John Devlin, will feature guest mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke and the...

QUIZ: Which Wheeling Gilded Age Dance Will You Be Attending?

Kate Wietor December 6, 2021

Answer these questions to decide which Wheeling dance you would have attended if you were around during the Gilded Age.

This Local Florist Wants To Help Make The Holidays Magical

Sarah Clark December 3, 2021

Are you looking for new ways to beautify your home this holiday season? Have you always dreamed of making your...

On the Market: Historic Woodsdale Home With Plenty of Charm

SponsoredProvided December 1, 2021

Whether you’re in the market for a large, historic Wheeling home or if you just like getting a behind-the-scenes look...

The 25-Acre Farm That’s Creating a Demand for Local Food

Melissa Rebholz November 30, 2021

Full diet community supported agriculture (CSAs) have been in practice for quite some time around the world. The idea is...

Step Back In Time With These Vintage Holiday Shopping Ads

Kate Wietor November 26, 2021

The tree at Market Plaza has been lit and the annual Christmas parade has been had – Wheeling’s holiday season...

A Doggone Good Boy Helps Locals Heal

Sarah Clark November 23, 2021

What is more comforting than the affection of a four-legged friend? There probably isn’t much. That’s why the Ohio Valley...

Help Us Solve History’s Mysteries!: Christmas Parade Edition

Laura Carroll November 19, 2021

A Partnership Between Weelunk, Archiving Wheeling, and the Ohio County Public Library Archives Do you recognize any of these people?...

Settle Into Your New Home Before the Holidays

SponsoredProvided November 17, 2021

While the holiday season might not sound like the best time to buy a new home, you can find some...

Wheeling Heritage Names New Executive Director

Provided November 16, 2021

Wheeling Heritage announced today that Scott Schenerlein has been named Executive Director of the nonprofit organization. He will assume the...

Winter on the Plaza Returns This Week!

Provided November 15, 2021

Santa Claus is coming to town on Nov. 17! Jolly old St. Nick will be making an appearance at Winter on...

Why Were People Selling Their Ashes in 1808?

Kate Wietor November 12, 2021

I’ve been spending a lot of time combing through Wheeling’s first newspaper, the Wheeling Repository. While looking for something else...

Try a Plant-Based Meal at One of These Wheeling Eateries

Jessica Broverman November 10, 2021

With several fantastic local restaurants in and around Wheeling, finding a delectable meal is not a difficult task. Each neighborhood...

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,...

These Vintage Dance Cards Provide a Glimpse Into Wheeling’s Social Scene in the Late-1800s

Kate Wietor November 5, 2021

What was your 18th birthday like? Maybe it was a mad dash to the convenience store for lottery tickets. Perhaps...

Why Wheeling: Isaiah Alford

Angela Hawk November 2, 2021

Isaiah Alford, artist name “Keez,” has come straight from his day gig at the McClure Hotel with L&L Painting to...

Midge’s Kitchen Wins Show of Hands

Provided November 1, 2021

After a week of online voting, Wheeling Heritage’s latest round of Show of Hands has come to a close. More...

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Two New Wheeling Businesses

Jennifer Materkoski November 1, 2021

Those with a sweet tooth have two new places in Wheeling to get a fix: Bite Me Bakery and Lucky...

The Friendly Ghost Who Loved The Theatre

Alex Panas and Natalie Kovacs October 31, 2021

According to local lore, if you visit the historic Towngate Theatre in Centre Market you might have an encounter with...

Why Were Victorian Wheelingites So Disappointed by This Famous Ghost?

Kate Wietor October 27, 2021

Unless you were living under a rock in 1862, you were aware of the ghost that was haunting theatres far...

Online Show of Hands Voting Begins Today!

Alex Panas October 25, 2021

Starting today through Oct. 31, four local entrepreneurs are depending on the community to participate in Wheeling Heritage’s Virtual Show...

Quiz: What West Virginia-based Book Are You? (Halloween Edition)

Anna Cipoletti October 22, 2021

Too many book recommendations and not enough time? Our helpful quiz can help you determine which spooky West Virginia book suits you best.

15 Ways To Celebrate Spooky Season in Wheeling

Jessica Broverman October 20, 2021

As the days get shorter and leaves start to hit the ground, many of us are ready for some spooky...

New Bar with a Long History Opens in South Wheeling

Melissa Rebholz October 19, 2021

As the new Silver Rail Bar and Grill opens in South Wheeling under the ownership of Steven Mitchell and Ezra...

Bugs and Books: See What the Ohio County Public Library Has Been Up To

Nayt Knapp October 18, 2021

Over the summer, Sean Duffy of the Ohio County Public Library put together a program to celebrate insects and their...

This Wheeling Deli Counter is Serving Up Authentic Indian Cuisine

Rich Wooding October 15, 2021

It used to be a nearly 50-mile drive from Wheeling to find authentic Indian cuisine, according to Muhammad Sherazi, owner...

Wheeling to be Featured in New Original Series on the Magnolia Network

Provided October 14, 2021

A Wheeling restoration project is slated to be featured in a new television series that will stream on discovery+ beginning...

WEEREAD: Monsters in Appalachia

Anna Cipoletti October 13, 2021

With compelling prose and an ear for Appalachian dialects, author Sheryl Monks’ Monsters in Appalachia chronicles monsters ranging from hellish...

Fall In Love With These Homes For Sale In Wheeling

SponsoredProvided October 12, 2021

Even as the leaves are falling, great new listings are still out there in a variety of Wheeling neighborhoods! In...

A Brief History of the Wheeling Female College

Angela Hawk October 6, 2021

The 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 Facelift

Jessica Broverman October 5, 2021

Upon entry to the McLure Hotel on Market Street in Wheeling, it is clear that you are walking into a...

Nicky’s Garden Center Offers Visitors More Than Just Plants

Jennifer Materkoski October 4, 2021

With fall in full swing, many Ohio Valley residents are decorating their homes with seasonal staples like mums, corn stalks...

Old Becomes New: How Two Wheelingites Are Repurposing Through Renovation

Angela Hawk September 29, 2021

Nearly nineteen years ago Susan Haddad began renovations on the 1869 building that would become her iconic Centre Market restaurant,...

Henry Podcast Extra: Local Historians and Brewer Discuss Schmulbach’s Legacy

Weelunk Staff September 28, 2021

If 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 Past

Emma Wiley September 27, 2021

Many 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. Breiding

Natalie Kovacs September 24, 2021

With the leaves changing and students going back to school, it’s the perfect time to reflect and appreciate all of...

Paw Paw Season in West Virginia

Melissa Rebholz September 22, 2021

“Now when you pick a paw paw or a prickly pear and you pick a raw paw, next time beware.”...

Wheeling Heritage Announces Four Finalists for the Next Virtual ‘Show of Hands’

Alex Panas September 21, 2021

Four small business owners will each make a pitch at Wheeling Heritage’s virtual Show of Hands event beginning Oct. 25....

How Two Local Artists Are Recycling Wheeling’s History

Angela Hawk September 20, 2021

I’ve followed Wheeling mixed-media artist Robert Villamagna into his newly-constructed backyard shed. Maneuvering around some bikes, he unearths the head...

These Unique Airbnbs Offer Nearby Affordable Getaways

Melissa Rebholz September 17, 2021

Do you really have to stay at home to be on a “staycation”? I love hopping on a plane and...