Community Advocate Calls for Preservation of Historic Parks
In a letter to the editor of The Shepherdstown Chronicle, Diana Suttenfield voices her concerns regarding the proposed West Virginia Almost Heaven Swing attraction at James Rumsey Monument and Park. She reminisces about past community support for a pedestrian bridge connecting Riverside Park and James Rumsey Park, which would provide views of local historic landmarks, including the Thomas Shepherd Grist Mill and its remnants. Rather than adding new tourist structures, Suttenfield argues for preserving the park's natural beauty, emphasizing the importance of local historical sites over commercial attractions.
