There are many attractions on Blennerhassett Island including a tour of the rebuilt mansion. Adult tickets for the mansion tour are $5 and children’s tickets are $3 each. (Photo by Clara Noelle) ...

Long before a family named Blennerhassett made an island in the middle of the Ohio River their home, people were living and working on the island a few miles downstream from what is today, Parkersburg ...

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 ...

The ferry used to move things on and off Blennerhassett Island awaits passengers at Civitan Park in Belpre recently. The park ...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Bathrooms are the subject of a new exhibit at the Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park museum. The exhibit featuring bathroom artifacts dating to the 18th century will ...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Evening cruises and island visitation are some of the special activities offered at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park this summer. The next Island Frolic is July 23.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park is off to a strong start for its 2010 season. The historic island in the Ohio River drew about 200 visitors Saturday on opening day.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - In West Virginia and Ohio, several communities have events scheduled for the fourth of July. You can find a list of these events below. WEST VIRGINIA The Blennerhassett ...