Herstory

In the last episode of our podcast, we take some time to learn all about learning. From the history of girls learning, to an interview with Paula Sikora, a woman educating in Wheeling today, hopefully you’ll learn something new!Read more at https://weelunk.com/herstoryEpisode Sources:“Educational Opportunities | West Virginia Forward | West Virginia University.” West Virginia

Today we get to talking about words. We take a look at women writers of the past, including one from Wheeling. We also talk with Maribeth Thompson and C.J. Farnsworth - two Wheeling women who champion the power of the written, and spoken, word.Read more at https://weelunk.com/herstoryEpisode Sources:Auxier, Brooke, et al. “The Gender Gap in Reading | Deloitte Insights.” Deloitt

Feast your ears on this episode. All about good eats.Today we dive into the food of Appalachia and the women who serve it up. We talk with Melissa Rebholz, a chef who’s been wow-ing Wheeling with fabulous meals.Read more at https://weelunk.com/herstoryEpisode Sources:Abari, Tonya. “African American Foodways in Black Appalachia.” Parents, Parents, 26 Dec. 2023, https://www.par

In today’s episode, we ask the big question: What is art? Learn about the women who found beauty in so-called ‘women’s art’ and hear from a woman continuing the tradition of textile arts today. We talk with Kerryn Carney, a local embroidery artist, about how and what she makes.Read more at https://weelunk.com/herstoryEpisode Sources:Bryant, Marie Claire. “Underground Rail

Welcome to Herstory, a new podcast by Wheeling Heritage Media.