West Virginia Day was commemorated Thursday at the Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park as the state celebrated its 161st birthday. (Photo by Brett Dunlap) PARKERSBURG — The Blennerhassett ...

PARKERSBURG, W. Va. (WJW) – Have you ever wondered what happened to Aaron Burr after he shot Alexander Hamilton? Believe it or not, his story led him to an island on the Ohio River, and it’s just a ...

WOOD COUNTY, W.Va. (WTAP) - Blennerhassett Island is displaying a new portrait for the 2025 season. The island opened to visitors on May 1 and will close for the winter on Oct. 31. To visit the island ...

PARKERSBURG — Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will host its annual West Virginia Day Celebration on Thursday. The first boat going to the island is 11 a.m. and park officials will begin ...

Charleston, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. June 16, 1842: Margaret ...

Half a mile of splashing blue water separates Parkersburg, W.Va., from Blennerhassett Island on the Ohio River. As Blennerhassett state park's Island Belle sternwheeler paddles toward the island - and ...