A new book about Wheeling's immigration history will be discussed on Tuesday, December 9th at noon, at the Ohio County Public Library. Through oral histories and photographs, The Wheeling Family: A Celebration of Immigrants and Their Neighborhoods explores the history of immigrant groups in Wheeling from the mid-19th through the mid-20th centuries. The book, published by Creative Impressions, explores the diverse mix of nationalities drawn to Wheeling because of industry and opportunity and how and why these groups settled in certain neighborhoods and stayed together. The presentation will also include a look at the cherished traditions and customs people brought from the old country and continued in their new Ohio Valley home. Patrons who bring a canned good for donation to the Salvation Army will be entered in a drawing to win a new winter quilt. Lunch With Books programs are free and open to the public. Patrons are invited to bring a bag lunch and free beverages are offered. Please call the library at 304-232-0244 for more information.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
December 9 at Noon: Wheeling's Immigrants
A new book about Wheeling's immigration history will be discussed on Tuesday, December 9th at noon, at the Ohio County Public Library. Through oral histories and photographs, The Wheeling Family: A Celebration of Immigrants and Their Neighborhoods explores the history of immigrant groups in Wheeling from the mid-19th through the mid-20th centuries. The book, published by Creative Impressions, explores the diverse mix of nationalities drawn to Wheeling because of industry and opportunity and how and why these groups settled in certain neighborhoods and stayed together. The presentation will also include a look at the cherished traditions and customs people brought from the old country and continued in their new Ohio Valley home. Patrons who bring a canned good for donation to the Salvation Army will be entered in a drawing to win a new winter quilt. Lunch With Books programs are free and open to the public. Patrons are invited to bring a bag lunch and free beverages are offered. Please call the library at 304-232-0244 for more information.
Tuesday, December 2: Steamboats
Local author John Bowman will discuss his new book, Wheeling—The Birthplace of the American Steamboat. Through stories and photographs, Bowman delivers a comprehensive look at the steamboats that were built in Wheeling as well as those that served the city. Publication of the book was made possible by Wheeling National Heritage Area Corporation.