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Wheeling in 250 Objects
Wheeling in 250 Objects 2019 marks the 250th anniversary of Wheeling’s settlement by Europeans and a citywide observation is taking place. As 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.” We will actually see far more than 250 objects […]
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Peoples University, “Labor Movement in Wheeling”, Class No. 5
CLASS 5: SEPTEMBER 3 Auditorium, Ohio County Public Library PROGRESSIVE OWNERSHIP: WHEELING’S TOBACCO INDUSTRY This program will explore Wheeling's tobacco industry, from the origins of production, importance of the transportation nexus, the role of German makers, the peak years of output, the union disputes between cigar and stogie makers on the national labor scene, the […]
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