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Charles Town Historical Artifacts Donated to Local Institutions

APUS donates thousands of historical items to local and military Institutions

The Journal | Friday, July 18, 2025

By Mckenna Galloway

The Journal reports that the American Public University System has donated over 7,500 historical items, including documents and artifacts from its recently closed Richard G. Trefry Library in Charles Town, to various local nonprofits and military institutions. This initiative supports the community by preserving historical records while APUS focuses on its online education model following the sale of its library property to the Jefferson County Commission.

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