Why the West Went to War in 1812
Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
06:00 PM
Great Stone Viaduct Winter Lecture Series – This talk answers the question: What was the link between western states and territories and the War of 1812? Investigating backcountry culture and its influence on shaping the Northwest Territory’s organization is central to understanding why settlers living in trans-Appalachia adamantly supported war against Great Britain and their […]
A Historic District for Downtown Bellaire
Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
06:00 PM
Great Stone Viaduct Winter Lecture Series – Betsy Sweeny and Jon Smith will talk about the historic property survey that is currently being conducted of Bellaire’s downtown buildings and what it will mean for Bellaire to be part of a National Register Historic District.
The Peopling of North America: Ohio and Beyond
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
06:00 PM
Great Stone Viaduct Winter Lecture Series – This talk will discuss the first colonization of North America, which occurred more than 14,000 years ago. The first part of the presentation will discuss key questions and debates surrounding this event, as well as the evidence of North America’s first people. The second part of this talk […]
Pulling the Thread: Untangling Wheeling History
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
06:00 PM
Great Stone Viaduct Winter Lecture Series – Dr. Christina Fisanick’s passion for historical storytelling has taken her on a journey through local, state, and national archives where she has unfolded a tapestry of Wheeling’s rich past. Her essays pull a thread, leading to unexpected connections and revelations that weave narratives that transcend time, bringing to […]
Backyard Flora and Fauna of Belmont County
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
06:00 PM
Great Stone Viaduct Winter Lecture Series – Award-winning photographer, Daniel Caron, carries at least one camera with him at all times, whether on outings to new locations or just when exploring his backyard. In this presentation, he will connect us to the flora and fauna that reside outside our own doors here in Belmont County.
West Virginia Mining History
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
06:00 PM
Great Stone Viaduct Winter Lecture Series – Brandi Hurley uses social media to talk about coal country’s hidden histories. Her popular TikTok channel has over 17,00 subscribers. She’ll share with us disasters, dastardly deeds, and other delectable stories about West Virginia’s coal mining history.
National Imperial Glass Convention
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Thursday’s events will be at the Imperial Museum in Bellaire. Friday & Saturdays’ events will be held at the Wingate Hotel in Saint Clairsville. Saturday will include a large auction by Matthew Wroda Auctions of the personal glass collection of Miss Lucille Kennedy.