Oglebay Institute

Oglebay Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization[3] incorporated on July 29, 1930, and located in Wheeling, West Virginia,[1] United States of America.

The organization's founder, Earl W. Oglebay, willed his country estate to the City of Wheeling for use "as a public park for the enjoyment, recreation and education of the greatest number of people."

[4] Purchased by Colonel Earl W. Oglebay in 1900 as his summer retreat, the Mansion Museum features period antiques and depicts Wheeling's history from Pioneer times through the Victorian era.

Brooks Discovery Trail System, Children's Awareness Area, EarthTrek Exhibit Hall and the Corson Wildflower and Butterfly Gardens.

Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, Irish step, belly dance, ballroom traditions, fitness and more.