History
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.” Part of Mr. Oglebay’s vision allowed for an organization that would offer cultural and educational activities. Thus, Oglebay Institute was formed to be governed by an elected Board of Trustees.
Under the terms of the bequest by the late Colonel E. W. Oglebay in 1926, the area now known as Oglebay Park was given to the City of Wheeling for "...so long as the people shall operate it for purposes of public recreation and education..." Shortly after acceptance of the bequest by the City of Wheeling two years later, Oglebay Institute was incorporated (1930) with the following stated objects and purposes:
To provide and conduct educational and recreational activities at Oglebay Park, Wheeling, West Virginia, and elsewhere.To cooperate with, assist and supplement the activities of the Park Commission of the City of Wheeling, the Activities Committee of Oglebay Park, the Extension Division of West Virginia University, and such other organizations as may undertake to establish and conduct educational or recreational courses or activities within the sphere of activity of this corporation ...
And in general to do all things necessary or convenient in carrying out the foregoing purposes ...Read more about this topic: Oglebay Institute
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