History Project

The History Project - Episode 147 It’s the Daily 304’s presentation of famous people, places, and events that shaped West Virginia. Welcome to The History Project.  Today, we take a look at… James Rumsey & The Steamboat – The Full Story Behind the Invention The history of invention is often written in monetized terms:  Inventions can have existed … [Read more...] about James Rumsey & The Invention of the Steamboat

The History Project - Episode 148 It’s the Daily 304’s presentation of famous people, places, and events that shaped West Virginia. Welcome to The History Project.  Today, we take a look at… The Willow Island Disaster – The Grave Construction Tragedy Around 1978, the Allegheny Power System was building the Pleasants Power Station at Willow Island, a small … [Read more...] about The Willow Island Disaster