INCLUDED WITH YOUR VOYAGE
Wheeling, West Virginia
INCLUDED TOUR TO THE MUSEUMS OF OGLEBAY INSTITUTE MUSEUMS OF OGLEBAY INSTITUTE
Uncover the rich history of the Oglebay Institute and the Ohio Valley on this included tour in Wheeling. During your visit, explore both the Mansion Museum and Glass Museum. As you walk through the Mansion Museum, learn the story of the home’s owner and entrepreneur, Earl Oglebay. Oglebay was one of the country’s most successful entrepreneurs in the early 20th century, leading the Oglebay Norton Company. Admire the elegant assortment of furniture, china, and other décor that has been collected by the museum since the 1930’s. The Ohio Valley region was one of the top producers of china in the 20th century. At the Glass Museum, appreciate over 3,000 artistic pieces of glass made by regional companies and the world-famous Sweeny punchbowl — a 225-pound piece of glass tableware!
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