Cathryn StanleyFeb 105 minMore Professional Athletes From Belmont CountyAmong the notable natives of Belmont County are many athletes. To say sports are popular in the Ohio Valley and that hometown rivalries...
Cathryn StanleyJan 204 minCelebrate Black History Month in Belmont CountyAfrican American history is an integral part of the story of Belmont County. With many Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) settling...
Cathryn StanleyNov 29, 20214 minBelmont County Heritage Museum 2021 Year in ReviewThe Belmont County Heritage Museum opened for the 2021 season on April 6 and it was a busy six months! Events included a Second Saturday...
Cathryn StanleyOct 19, 20213 minBelmont County's Haunted HistoryWhen it comes to ghost stories and haunted sites, Belmont County has many. Two of the most infamous still attract attention and...
Cathryn StanleyOct 15, 20213 minAuthor Alan Fitzpatrick to tell story of ‘forgotten’ Zane brotherST.CLAIRSVILLE – The Belmont County Heritage Museum, 101 E. Main St. in St. Clairsville, invites you to join them for an evening with...
Cathryn StanleySep 21, 20212 minBelmont County Heritage Museum hosting Ohio Pioneers ExhibitAn exhibit about “the dauntless pioneers who overcame incredible hardships to build a community based on ideals that would define our...
Cathryn StanleyAug 10, 20219 minUnderground Railroad & abolitionist history in Belmont CountyBelmont County has a rich Quaker history. The influx of settlers who believed that slavery was wrong, coupled with its location along the...
Cathryn StanleyJun 29, 20217 minAmerica’s first TV cowboy star was born in Belmont County From his early life in Hendrysburg and Cambridge, through hard work, a desire to learn, natural good looks, and a second chance, William...
Cathryn StanleyJun 4, 20213 minBridging the Past, Present and Future - GSV's 150th AnniversaryFew structures in Belmont County are as iconic as the Great Stone Viaduct. For 150 years the towering stone arches have greeted visitors...
Cathryn StanleyMay 5, 20214 minFrom Quiet Village to Boomtown: Holloway’s Railroad HistoryHolloway, originally named Dunvale, owed its rapid growth to the railroad industry. In 1883 Monroe Dunn sold several acres to Isaac...
Belmont County Heritage MuseumMar 30, 20212 minBelmont County Heritage Museum Opening for 2021 SeasonThe Belmont County Heritage Museum will be re-opening on Tuesday April 6 featuring two new displays. Furniture, including an altar table,...
Cathryn StanleyMar 12, 20213 minBelmont County's Irish HeritageMany communities in Belmont County have a rich Irish heritage and history. The Irish were among the earliest white settlers of Ohio. Many...
Cathryn StanleyMar 8, 20215 minWomen in Belmont County HistoryIn honor of Women's History Month, we are highlighting the women who have shaped the history of Belmont County. From plucky pioneer...
Cathryn StanleyFeb 17, 20213 minJust a Grocer's Son - Local author reflects on childhoodGrowing up the oldest of five boys in an Italian-American family in Bellaire, attorney Dan Frizzi, Jr. was part of a slice of America...
Cathryn StanleyJan 12, 20216 minArtwork tells Belmont County's historyHistory isn't just books and documents. The Belmont County Heritage Museum (a work of art itself) has many pieces of local artwork in...
Cathryn StanleyOct 16, 20204 min6 bizarre things to discover at Belmont County Heritage MuseumOctober is the perfect month to explore some of the more unusual displays you can see and facts you can learn visiting the museum. This...
Cathryn StanleySep 26, 20209 min30 Things To Do This Fall In Belmont CountyThe rolling hills, picturesque farmland and majestic forests of Belmont County are especially beautiful in the fall. Smell the fresh air...
Cathryn StanleySep 17, 20205 minThe Barnesville Pumpkin Festival - How it all startedWith the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival being cancelled, we will miss the annual event. And although many of us make the annual trip to the...
Cathryn StanleyAug 12, 20205 minHidden gems at the Belmont County Heritage MuseumThe Belmont County Heritage Museum (formerly the Belmont County Sheriff's Residence Museum) is located at 101 E. Main St. in St....
Cathryn StanleyAug 8, 202015 minFamous Athletes from Belmont CountyAmong the notable natives of Belmont County are many athletes. To say sports are popular in the Ohio Valley and that hometown rivalries...