Park Day in Shepherdstown: Community Unites for Battlefield Cleanup
Shepherdstown Battlefield clean up, lecture shared at 29th annual Park Day
The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, May 1, 2025
By Staff
The 29th annual Park Day at Shepherdstown Battlefield saw around 20 volunteers, led by AmeriCorps member Elizabeth Nicholson, participate in a cleanup effort amid challenging weather. This effort, rooted in a preservation project started in 2006, involved removing trash and debris from the site of the historic battle, fostering a strong sense of community involvement among local residents and visitors. The day culminated in a guided tour and a lecture at the Shepherdstown Opera House, highlighting the importance of maintaining local historic sites. The event echoes the commitment of the Shepherdstown Battlefield Preservation Association and local volunteers to the site’s preservation.