Main Street to Mountains: A Wheeling Portrait
July 2 to August 31, Wheeling Artisan Center Atrium, free and open to the pubic
This America 250 initiative was sponsored by our chapter with grant support from the Elizabeth Stifel Kline Foundation, the Wheeling Heritage Partnership Grant program and the Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission.
A June 20 plein air experience for painters drew 26 local artists who submitted their works for competitive jury awards with cash prizes. The paintings, which are for sale, comprise the exhibit currently on display.
An Exhibit of Artifacts from Pioneer Days
Fort Henry Days, September 5 & 6
Fort Henry Days, Oglebay Park’s Levenson Shelter . 10:00 to 5:00 daily.
There is a color guard opportunity at 2:00 both days, as well as an opportunity to staff our membership recruitment table. If you can serve in the color guard please contact Gary Timmons (g.timmons@comcast.net), and/or the membership table the contact is Greg Smith (ganddsmith@comcast.net).
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/levenson-shelter-oglebay-park/fort-henry-days-2026/3043298689355662/
Book Preview, September 19, 1:00 to 3:30
In partnership with Wheeling Heritage, the Fort Henry Chapter., and the Wheeling Chapter DAR, author Brady Crytzer will discuss his new book, “The National Road: George Washington and America’s First Highway West.” Refreshments will be served following the presentation. For more information:
Chapter Meeting, September 26, 10:00
The Fort Henry Chapter’s quarterly meeting will be held in the auditorium of the Ohio County Public Library.
Our special guests will be Ted Cox, immediate past president of the WV Society Sons of the American Revolution, and Vice President General, Central District, and current WVSSAR president Mark Lafrance.
Prospective members, family and guests are always welcome.