Cheap Things To Do in Benwood, West Virginia

Inscription. Construction of this Great Stone Viaduct began in 1870 at Union Street as an Ohio approach to the railroad bridge spanning the Ohio River. It was completed to Rose Hill in April 1871, and the entire bridge span connecting ... More on HMDB

Inscription. With ready access to raw materials, fuel, skilled labor, and transportation, the Ohio Valley became the center of the American glass industry during the late 1800s. Among dozens of local manufacturers, the Imperial Glass ... More on HMDB

Begin your visit to the Museum by viewing a video presentation tracing Imperialâs eighty-year history. After touring the glass display rooms, take the time to peruse the gallery of portraits, origi... More on MuseumsUSA.org

Opened in June 2003 and displays a large variety of the glassware produced by the Imperial Glass Company (of Bellaire) from 1904 to 1984. Also provides information on the making of ... More on MuseumStuff.com

The Ohio Valley's only Three Pronged assault of Horror! Three Haunted Houses for one low price! Terror never felt so good! More on HauntedHouse.com

Foggy Bottom Family Fun Center - It has charming service, beautiful ambiance, posh décor, and a celebrity clientele. Just kidding. Forget all that. Foggy Bottom Family Fun Center is your run-of-the... More on clubzone

Inscription. George Washington described the land here in 1770. The French expedition headed by Capt. Celeron buried leaden plates at the mouth in 1749 and claimed the land for France. De Bonnescamps map gives creek name–Kanonouaras. ... More on HMDB

Serving as the Restored Government of Virginia (aligned with the Union) from 1861-1863, it is appropriately known today as West Virginia Independence Hall. Nearly six years before President Lincoln signed the proclamation making West ... More on Heritage

Old Main has been the dominant building at this small, rural college in West Virginia's panhandle since it ... More on Tps.cr.nps.gov

Comments or Questions about our site? E-Mail our Webmaster West Virginia Independence Hall Our Location and Hours A National Historic Landmark located in Wheeling, WV and presented by The West Virg... More on Wvculture.org

Inscription. This building, erected as a Federal customs house in 1859, is known as West Virginia Independence Hall. Considered the birthplace of West Virginia, it is the site of a series of events... More on HMDB

Inscription. Attacked, 1777, by Wyandot, Mingo, and Shawnee Indians who were repulsed by garrison under David Shepherd after white scouting parties had lost heavily. Maj. Samuel McCullough made famous ride over cliff during attack. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. West Virginia, born of a nation divided, was the setting for the first campaign of Americas Civil War. Although still part of Virginia in1861, many citizens of the west remained loyal to the Union, rather than the Confederacy. ... More on HMDB