OI Events: History Programs

Listening Through the Lens: The Musical Portraits of George J. Kossuth – on display May 30 – September 2 at the Mansion Museum, Oglebay.

Open daily, 10am-5pm, beginning May 30. Free with admission.

Presented in conjunction with Wheeling 250.

About George J. Kossuth:

Born in 1886 and the child of Hungarian immigrants, George J. Kossuth was a self-made man of accomplishment.

A master of the arts and humanities – photography, music, art, the written word, theater, gardening, wood-working and restoration, his work is interwoven with the history of Wheeling.

Kossuth’s extraordinary portraits immortalize internationally-renowned musicians, singers, composers and conductors who visited Wheeling, while his 1219 Chapline Street studio was a haven for the music world in the early-mid 1900s. These portraits also became a sort of “diary” of Kossuth’s own personal influences, aspirations and interests that capture the inner personality and qualities of his subjects.

In addition to his ardent support of musicians and bringing world-class music to Wheeling, Kossuth had a fine baritone voice and enjoyed singing.

Naturally, Kossuth became a leading force in Wheeling institutions including WWVA, Blue Pencil Club, Wheeling Rotary Club, Wheeling’s Civic Music Association, Fort Henry Club, Twilight Club, Wheeling Little Theatre and Oglebay Institute.

His nearly fifty-year career contributed to the cultural movement in the community andleft a legacy that is still felt today.

More about Wheeling 250:

In 2019, Wheeling will commemorate its 250th anniversary with history, education, arts, culture, and community events that reflect on this city’s treasured heritage, recognize our progress, celebrate our current achievements, and collaborate with our community for a bright future.

View 50 outstanding examples of Wheeling-made glass from the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection as we celebrate this enduring element of our local heritage May 30 – September 2 at the Glass Museum in Oglebay Park.

From basic tableware to the Sweeney Punch Bowl, glass has been a staple in the industrial life of Wheeling since the city’s earliest days. Pieces in the exhibit include a candlestick designed to represent the sandstone towers of the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, a hand- carved glass brooch that is one of the few examples of a carved glass cameo made in America, and a pressed window pane that is the first marked piece of glass made in Wheeling.

Open daily, 10am-5pm, May 30 – September 2. Free with admission.

Presented in conjunction with Wheeling 250.

More about Wheeling 250:

In 2019, Wheeling will commemorate its 250th anniversary with history, education, arts, culture, and community events that reflect on this city’s treasured heritage, recognize our progress, celebrate our current achievements, and collaborate with our community for a bright future.

Discover Wheeling’s rich artistic heritage and the enduring value, insights and influence of the artists’ work through an exhibit that explores their role in elevating community culture.

Open daily, 10am-5pm, May 30 – September 2 at the Mansion Museum in Oglebay Park. Free with admission.

Presented in conjunction with Wheeling 250.

More about Wheeling 250:

In 2019, Wheeling will commemorate its 250th anniversary with history, education, arts, culture, and community events that reflect on this city’s treasured heritage, recognize our progress, celebrate our current achievements, and collaborate with our community for a bright future.

Listening Through the Lens: The Musical Portraits of George J. Kossuth – on display May 30 – September 2 at the Mansion Museum, Oglebay.

Open daily, 10am-5pm, beginning May 30. Free with admission.

Presented in conjunction with Wheeling 250.

About George J. Kossuth:

Born in 1886 and the child of Hungarian immigrants, George J. Kossuth was a self-made man of accomplishment.

A master of the arts and humanities – photography, music, art, the written word, theater, gardening, wood-working and restoration, his work is interwoven with the history of Wheeling.

Kossuth’s extraordinary portraits immortalize internationally-renowned musicians, singers, composers and conductors who visited Wheeling, while his 1219 Chapline Street studio was a haven for the music world in the early-mid 1900s. These portraits also became a sort of “diary” of Kossuth’s own personal influences, aspirations and interests that capture the inner personality and qualities of his subjects.

In addition to his ardent support of musicians and bringing world-class music to Wheeling, Kossuth had a fine baritone voice and enjoyed singing.

Naturally, Kossuth became a leading force in Wheeling institutions including WWVA, Blue Pencil Club, Wheeling Rotary Club, Wheeling’s Civic Music Association, Fort Henry Club, Twilight Club, Wheeling Little Theatre and Oglebay Institute.

His nearly fifty-year career contributed to the cultural movement in the community andleft a legacy that is still felt today.

More about Wheeling 250:

In 2019, Wheeling will commemorate its 250th anniversary with history, education, arts, culture, and community events that reflect on this city’s treasured heritage, recognize our progress, celebrate our current achievements, and collaborate with our community for a bright future.

View 50 outstanding examples of Wheeling-made glass from the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection as we celebrate this enduring element of our local heritage May 30 – September 2 at the Glass Museum in Oglebay Park.

From basic tableware to the Sweeney Punch Bowl, glass has been a staple in the industrial life of Wheeling since the city’s earliest days. Pieces in the exhibit include a candlestick designed to represent the sandstone towers of the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, a hand- carved glass brooch that is one of the few examples of a carved glass cameo made in America, and a pressed window pane that is the first marked piece of glass made in Wheeling.

Open daily, 10am-5pm, May 30 – September 2. Free with admission.

Presented in conjunction with Wheeling 250.

More about Wheeling 250:

In 2019, Wheeling will commemorate its 250th anniversary with history, education, arts, culture, and community events that reflect on this city’s treasured heritage, recognize our progress, celebrate our current achievements, and collaborate with our community for a bright future.

Discover Wheeling’s rich artistic heritage and the enduring value, insights and influence of the artists’ work through an exhibit that explores their role in elevating community culture.

Open daily, 10am-5pm, May 30 – September 2 at the Mansion Museum in Oglebay Park. Free with admission.

Presented in conjunction with Wheeling 250.

More about Wheeling 250:

In 2019, Wheeling will commemorate its 250th anniversary with history, education, arts, culture, and community events that reflect on this city’s treasured heritage, recognize our progress, celebrate our current achievements, and collaborate with our community for a bright future.

Visit Oglebay Institute’s Mansion Museum 6-8pm Friday, December 13 for a festive evening of Christmas Caroling.

Gather on the front porch of Mansion Museum and sing a lively mix of holiday classics as well as modern day favorites. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies served throughout the evening and stay warm around a fire burning inside an ice chimney on the front lawn.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 304-242-7272.

More Holiday Events at the Museums of Oglebay Institute:

November 9-January 5: Holidays at the Mansion
December 1, 8 & 15 The Nutcracker Tea