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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200101
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SUMMARY:Wheeling in 250 Objects
DESCRIPTION:Wheeling in 250 Objects\n2019 marks the 250th anniversary of Wheeling’s settlement by Europeans and a citywide observation is taking place.\nAs part of the library’s role in this observation\, we are installing\, over the course of 2019\, a major exhibit called “Wheeling in 250 objects.”\nWe will actually see far more than 250 objects over the course of the full year\, but there will indeed be 250 selected as representative of Wheeling’s history. Many of these objects will be on loan from various Heritage Partners and community members. Many more will come from the library’s own archives and special collections.\n\nFree.\nOhio County public library\, 52 sixteenth street\, wheeling\nMonday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFriday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.\nSaturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.\nSunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nPart 1:\nartifacts related to the indigenous people of the Wheeling area\nThe exhibit will correspond to the five symbolic stars on the new flag of the city of Wheeling.\nThe first installment represents the history of native peoples of the Upper Ohio Valley (the indigenous star)\, who lived in this region for thousands of years before Europeans arrived.\nMost of these artifacts are on loan from the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex Research Facility\, and the OCPL thanks Curator Hank Lutton for a very interesting selection.\n \n  \n\n\n \nWe encourage you to stop by your library to take a good look at the exhibit\, located just behind the main display cases. Just look for the blue lights meant to represent Wheeling Creek.\nAnd please check back regularly to see the Wheeling in 250 Objects exhibit grow.\n\nNewly installed:  Part 2 of our Wheeling in 250 Objects exhibit features artifacts related to slavery and abolition in the Wheeling area\nThe second installment\, which opened Feb. 5\, features objects on loan from the Underground Railroad Museum in Flushing\, Ohio and from the Mt. Pleasant Ohio Historical Society.\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://wheeling250.net/event/wheeling-in-250-objects/
LOCATION:Ohio County Public Library\, 52 Sixteenth Street\, Wheeling\, WV\, 26003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:jerry@beyondmk.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260727T210209
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SUMMARY:“25 Works by Wheeling Artists”
DESCRIPTION:Oglebay Mansion Museum exhibit “25 Works by Wheeling Artists”\nwheeling has a rich artistic heritage. this exhibit explores the role of the artists in elevating community culture and influencing generations of students\, and underscores the enduring value and insights of their work.\n  \n
URL:https://wheeling250.net/event/works-by-wheeling-artists/
LOCATION:Oglebay Mansion Museum\, WV
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260727T210209
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T201633Z
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SUMMARY:“50 for 250: Icons of Wheeling Glass”
DESCRIPTION:Oglebay Glass Museum exhibit “50 for 250: Icons of Wheeling Glass”\nfrom basic tableware to the sweeney punch bowl\, glass has been a staple in the industrial life of wheeling since the city’s earliest days.\nfifty outstanding examples have been chosen from the world’s largest\, most comprehensive collection of wheeling – made glass in celebration of this enduring element of our local heritage.\n
URL:https://wheeling250.net/event/50-for-250-icons-of-wheeling-glass/
LOCATION:Oglebay Glass Museum\, 1330 Oglebay Dr\, Wheeling\, WV\, 26003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T163000
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SUMMARY:"Listening through the Lens: The Musical Portraits of George J. Kossuth" (new installation)
DESCRIPTION:George j. kossuth’s photographic portraits immoralized internationally renowned musicians\, singers\, composers and conductors who visited wheeling in the early to mid 1900’s. his contributions to the cultural movement in wheeling left a legacy that is still felt today.\n
URL:https://wheeling250.net/event/listening-through-the-lens-the-musical-portraits-of-george-j-kossuth-new-installation/
LOCATION:Oglebay Mansion Museum\, WV
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T220000
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SUMMARY:Wheeling Suspension Bridge 170th Birthday Celebration and Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored in part by the Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission \n\nAnnouncement\nThe heavy rain over the past few days has impacted the Ohio River’s water level and current. For safety reasons we regret that we are compelled to cancel the Gateway Clipper excursions and fireworks cruise. We are working to choose another date for the river boat to come to Wheeling. \nIf you purchased tickets for an excursion or for the fireworks cruise with a credit card\, your charge will be credited to your account. If you purchased tickets with cash you can obtain a refund at the WesBanco Arena box office\, which will be open on Saturday\, the 22nd. \nAll other events celebrating the Wheeling Suspension Bridge will be held on Saturday. Please join us for the Ohio Valley Rib and Chicken Cook-off\, Plein Air Painting Party\, Story Telling\, live music and fireworks at 9:30. \n\nCelebrating its completion in 1849\, Wheeling’s iconic Suspension Bridge is 170 years old! A day-long anniversary observance will be held at Heritage Port. \n\n9:00 to dusk: Plein Air Painting Party\nNoon to 11:30: Ohio Valley Chicken and Rib Cook-Off with live music (June 21 & 22)\nStorytelling about the Bridge:\n12:00     Meet Charles Ellet\, Jr.\, Designer of the Bridge portrayed by Travis Henline\, Museum Project Manager\, Wheeling Heritage\n1:00     “The State of Pennsylvania vs. the Wheeling & Belmont Bridge Company:The Lawsuit to Tear Down the Bridge” presented by C.J. Kaiser\, partner\, Phillips\, Gardill\, Kaiser and Altmeyer\n2:00     “Collapse of the Bridge in the Great Storm of 1854” by Story Teller Rich Knoblich\n3:00     “An Engineering Marvel” by Christina Schessler\, Senior Architect\, McKinley Architecture and Engineering\n4:00     “Builders of the Bridge: The Wheeling and Belmont Bridge Company” by Jay Frey\, chairman\, Wheeling 250\n5:00       Live music\n9:30: Fireworks display\n\nFree Coloring Page\n\nClick here to download and print your free commemorative Wheeling Suspension Bridge Coloring Page! Free copies will also be available at the Plein Air tent on Saturday. \n
URL:https://wheeling250.net/event/wheeling-suspension-bridge-170th-birthday-celebration-and-fireworks/
LOCATION:Wheeling Heritage Port\, 378G+V4\, Wheeling\, WV\, 26003\, United States
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