Stuart Welsh's Fish Lecture and Civil War Insights in Shepherdstown
On February 25, 2025, The Journal reports that Stuart Welsh will deliver a public lecture at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown on his book, “Hornyheads, Madtoms, and Darters: Narratives on Central Appalachian Fishes.” Welsh's essays explore the natural history and ecology of fish specific to the region, addressing issues like species conservation and climate change. Additionally, the Harpers Ferry Civil War Round Table will host historian Bob O’Connor for a discussion on Colonel Dixon Miles and his role during the Union surrender in 1862, set for March 12 at Camp Hill United Methodist Church. Both events highlight the area’s cultural and environmental initiatives.