What happens when Wheeling’s history doesn’t die? Listen to Wheeling Haunts each Monday in October to find out! Hosted by Alex Panas and Cassie Minder, Wheeling Haunts will take listeners on a journey into homes in Wheeling that have a lot of history…and a few ghost stories too! Each week, Alex and Cassie will talk with local historians who will provide information about each home and the people who once lived there. They will also chat with current residents who will share bone-chilling sto ...
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Herstory is a podcast that celebrates women of Wheeling's past and present. What has changed? What still needs to change? Through looking at the history, and talking to women today, we hope to find out.
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In Victorian-era Wheeling, West Virginia, a German-American brewer and entrepreneur would create a lasting impact that is still felt in the community today. From immigration to politics, industrialization to crime, take a step back in time as we look at Wheeling through the lens of Henry Schmulbach’s life. Brought to you by Wheeling Heritage Media and hosted by William Hal Gorby. For more podcasts by Wheeling Heritage Media: https://weelunk.com/multimedia/podcasts/
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Episode Four - Well Educated
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In the last episode of our podcast, we take some time to learn all about learning. From the history of girls learning, to an interview with Paula Sikora, a woman educating in Wheeling today, hopefully you’ll learn something new! Read more at https://weelunk.com/herstory Episode Sources: “Educational Opportunities | West Virginia Forward | West Virg…
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Episode Three - Words, Words, Words
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Today we get to talking about words. We take a look at women writers of the past, including one from Wheeling. We also talk with Maribeth Thompson and C.J. Farnsworth - two Wheeling women who champion the power of the written, and spoken, word. Read more at https://weelunk.com/herstory Episode Sources: Auxier, Brooke, et al. “The Gender Gap in Read…
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Episode Two: What's Cooking?
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Feast your ears on this episode. All about good eats. Today we dive into the food of Appalachia and the women who serve it up. We talk with Melissa Rebholz, a chef who’s been wow-ing Wheeling with fabulous meals. Read more at https://weelunk.com/herstory Episode Sources: Abari, Tonya. “African American Foodways in Black Appalachia.” Parents, Parent…
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Episode One: You Call That Art?
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In today’s episode, we ask the big question: What is art? Learn about the women who found beauty in so-called ‘women’s art’ and hear from a woman continuing the tradition of textile arts today. We talk with Kerryn Carney, a local embroidery artist, about how and what she makes. Read more at https://weelunk.com/herstory Episode Sources: Bryant, Mari…
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Welcome to Herstory, a new podcast by Wheeling Heritage Media.Wheeling Heritage Media
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Episode Five: Halloween Extravaganza (Season Finale)
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Cassie and Alex close out the first season of Wheeling Haunts with an episode full of special guests and spooky history. The episode includes an interview with Amanda DeShong, a local medium who uses her gift to connect to the spirit world. Cassie and Alex chat with Amanda about how she came into this practice, common misconceptions about mediumshi…
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Episode Four: Eerie East Wheeling
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This week, Cassie and Alex stick around in East Wheeling to visit another home whose owner has a hair-raising story to tell. We also learn that this home was once the primary residence of Major Alonzo Loring: "one of Wheeling's most prominent citizens." At the end of this week’s episode, we have some fun side stories that Will shares from his time …
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Episode Three: Music at the McLain
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This week, Cassie and Alex sit down with their friend and colleague Betsy Sweeny to talk about a ghostly encounter that she recently had while a contractor was working in her East Wheeling home. This story involves a long history of interesting homeowners, an old piano, and a contractor that may or may not be a channel for the spirit world. We also…
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Episode Two: Fulton Frights
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This week, Alex and Cassie talk to Rachael Schmitt, who shares some spooky stories about her childhood home in Fulton. From eerie coincidences to downright frightening encounters, there's clearly something supernatural happening on the hill. We also hear from WVU history professor Hal Gorby to learn more about the history of Fulton and try to make …
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Episode One: Haunting on the Island
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This week, Alex and Cassie talk to Mary Ellen Bennett, owner of the Phillips-McLure House on Wheeling Island. She has owned the home for more than two decades and believes that the spirit of the home's namesake - John McLure Jr. - still is present. Mary Ellen has helped restore the home and put it back into use by running a successful business. Alo…
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Welcome to Wheeling Haunts, a new podcast by Wheeling Heritage Media.Wheeling Heritage Media
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Bonus Episode - Live Q&A
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Wheeling Heritage hosted a live podcast panel discussion with host and historian Hal Gorby, along with guest panelists Ryan Stanton and Kevin Ayres. This episode was recorded on August 19, 2021 at Brew Keepers in Wheeling, WV.Wheeling Heritage Media
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Episode 6 - Legacy and Revival
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The conclusion to our series on the life and legacy of Henry Schmulbach.Wheeling Heritage Media
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Episode 5 - Prohibition: An End to an Era
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Efforts to halt the thriving vice culture in Wheeling coincided with the retirement and death of its leading brewer, Henry Schmulbach.Wheeling Heritage Media
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Episode 4 - “Schmulbachism” and Politics
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How did a city of thriving business also operate as a city of thriving vice? What role did Henry Schmulbach play in this arrangement? And how did the tides of change finally bring a wave of reform against vice?Wheeling Heritage Media
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Episode 3 - Murder Out the Pike
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In this episode, we examine Henry Schmulbach's involvment in the death of Hamilton Forsythe.Wheeling Heritage Media
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Episode 2 - An Uncommon Brewer
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The story of Henry Schmulbach continues as we take a look at his role as a brewer and how it was tied in to the saloon trade in Wheeling.Wheeling Heritage Media
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Episode 1 - German Wheeling
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We begin with the story of Henry Schmulbach's early life and the culture of mid-19th century Wheeling.Wheeling Heritage Media
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Preview of our upcoming podcast - Henry: The life and legacy of Wheeling's most notorious brewer.Wheeling Heritage Media
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