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Cathryn Stanley
Celebrate Black History Month in Belmont County
African American history is an integral part of the story of Belmont County. With many Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) settling...
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Cathryn Stanley
- Jan 13
- 6 min
Women in Belmont County History
In honor of Women's History Month, we are highlighting the women who have shaped the history of Belmont County. From plucky pioneer...
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Cathryn Stanley
- Oct 7, 2022
- 8 min
The Haunted Hills of Belmont County
When it comes to ghost stories and haunted sites, Belmont County has many places where legends and lore give way to freight and delight,...
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Cathryn Stanley
- Sep 21, 2022
- 4 min
6 bizarre things to discover at Belmont County Heritage Museum
October is the perfect month to explore some of the more unusual displays you can see and facts you can learn from visiting the museum....
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Cathryn Stanley
- Sep 10, 2022
- 9 min
Underground Railroad & abolitionist history in Belmont County
September is Underground Railroad Month. Belmont County has a rich Quaker history. The influx of settlers who believed slavery was wrong...
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Cathryn Stanley
- Sep 2, 2022
- 4 min
Copy of From Quiet Village to Boomtown: Holloway’s Railroad History
Holloway, originally named Dunvale, owed its rapid growth to the railroad industry. In 1883 Monroe Dunn sold several acres to Isaac...
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Cathryn Stanley
- Jun 23, 2022
- 2 min
New Museum Exhibit Celebrates Country Music in Belmont County
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OH (June 22, 2022) – The Belmont County Heritage Museum is reliving over 40 years of country music and memories with a...
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Cathryn Stanley
- May 26, 2022
- 4 min
BELMONT COUNTY MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS
HENRY CAPEHART BRIDGEPORT, OHIO U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army DETAILS RANK: COLONEL (HIGHEST RANK: MAJOR GENERAL) CONFLICT/ERA: U.S. CIVIL...
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Cathryn Stanley
- May 23, 2022
- 2 min
New Museum Exhibit Spotlights Belmont County Veterans
ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The Belmont County Heritage Museum is honoring local veterans with a special exhibit during the month of May. “Honoring...
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Cathryn Stanley
- Feb 10, 2022
- 5 min
More Professional Athletes From Belmont County
Among the notable natives of Belmont County are many athletes. To say sports are popular in the Ohio Valley and that hometown rivalries...
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Cathryn Stanley
- Jan 20, 2022
- 4 min
Celebrate Black History Month in Belmont County
African American history is an integral part of the story of Belmont County. With many Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) settling...
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Cathryn Stanley
- Nov 29, 2021
- 4 min
Belmont County Heritage Museum 2021 Year in Review
The Belmont County Heritage Museum opened for the 2021 season on April 6 and it was a busy six months! Events included a Second Saturday...
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Cathryn Stanley
- Oct 19, 2021
- 3 min
Belmont County's Haunted History
When it comes to ghost stories and haunted sites, Belmont County has many. Two of the most infamous still attract attention and...
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Cathryn Stanley
- Oct 15, 2021
- 3 min
Author Alan Fitzpatrick to tell story of ‘forgotten’ Zane brother
ST.CLAIRSVILLE – The Belmont County Heritage Museum, 101 E. Main St. in St. Clairsville, invites you to join them for an evening with...
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Cathryn Stanley
- Sep 21, 2021
- 2 min
Belmont County Heritage Museum hosting Ohio Pioneers Exhibit
An exhibit about “the dauntless pioneers who overcame incredible hardships to build a community based on ideals that would define our...
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Cathryn Stanley
- Aug 10, 2021
- 9 min
Underground Railroad & abolitionist history in Belmont County
September is Underground Railroad Month. Belmont County has a rich Quaker history. The influx of settlers who believed slavery was wrong...
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Cathryn Stanley
- Jun 29, 2021
- 7 min
America’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...
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Cathryn Stanley
- Jun 4, 2021
- 3 min
Bridging the Past, Present and Future - GSV's 150th Anniversary
Few structures in Belmont County are as iconic as the Great Stone Viaduct. For 150 years the towering stone arches have greeted visitors...
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Belmont County Heritage Museum
- Mar 30, 2021
- 2 min
Belmont County Heritage Museum Opening for 2021 Season
The Belmont County Heritage Museum will be re-opening on Tuesday April 6 featuring two new displays. Furniture, including an altar table,...
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Cathryn Stanley
- Mar 12, 2021
- 3 min
Belmont County's Irish Heritage
Many communities in Belmont County have a rich Irish heritage and history. The Irish were among the earliest white settlers of Ohio. Many...
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