Wheeling’s FutureMeet Wheeling’s new Mayor, Andy McKenzie and new City Council members, Gene Fahey, Don Atkinson, and
James Tiu.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
November 25: Wheeling's Future
Wheeling’s FutureMeet Wheeling’s new Mayor, Andy McKenzie and new City Council members, Gene Fahey, Don Atkinson, and
James Tiu.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, Oct 28: The Halloween Queen & Castle Halloween!
The Halloween QueenPamela E. Apkarian-Russell, known to the world as "The Halloween Queen" ®, has been a collector of vintage Halloween pieces for almost 40 years, and is the foremost authority on Halloween memorabilia in the world.. She and her husband Chris Russell have been full-time antique dealers for almost 35 years. Together they run a unique museum called Castle Halloween, http://www.castlehalloween.com/.
Located in the old Boggs Run Elementary School, the museum claims the largest collection of Halloween memorabilia, research, antique art, postcards, and co
llectibles on the planet. Pamela is the author of several books, including Postmarked Yesteryear, More Halloween Collectibles, and her latest book, Washington’s Haunted Past. She has also published articles in Antiques Journal, Postcard Collector, & Joy of Halloween, among many others. Pamela and Chris also publish a newsletter, The Trick or Treat Trader.
Located in the old Boggs Run Elementary School, the museum claims the largest collection of Halloween memorabilia, research, antique art, postcards, and co
llectibles on the planet. Pamela is the author of several books, including Postmarked Yesteryear, More Halloween Collectibles, and her latest book, Washington’s Haunted Past. She has also published articles in Antiques Journal, Postcard Collector, & Joy of Halloween, among many others. Pamela and Chris also publish a newsletter, The Trick or Treat Trader. Tuesday, October 14, 2008
October 14th: The Search for Negotiated Peace
The Search for Negotiated Peace
Author Davis S. Patterson will discuss his book, The Search For Negotiated Peace: Women’s Activism and Citizen Diplomacy in WWI. Patterson is the former chief editor of the “Foreign Relations of the United States” series, and has published numerous books on peace history.
Author Davis S. Patterson will discuss his book, The Search For Negotiated Peace: Women’s Activism and Citizen Diplomacy in WWI. Patterson is the former chief editor of the “Foreign Relations of the United States” series, and has published numerous books on peace history.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Tuesday, October 14 at Noon
On Tuesday, October 14th at noon, Ron Miller will present a program on the Ye Olde Alpha restaurant and bar at Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Library. Mr. Miller will discuss the storied history of the legendary Wheeling establishment. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are invited to bring a bag lunch. Free beverages will be served.