Shepherdstown Residents Engage in Heritage Education Forum
Shepherdstown Heritage Education Initiative draws crowd to public forum
The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, September 18, 2025
By Staff
On September 9, nearly 50 community members gathered at the War Memorial Building in Shepherdstown for a public forum focused on the Shepherdstown Heritage Education Initiative. Mayor James Gatz emphasized the significance of the initiative in aiding real estate professionals and historic building owners. Michael Mills, founder of Mills Group LLC, discussed the purpose of the initiative, aiming to educate residents about heritage preservation. The firm, which previously contributed design guidelines for the town, will develop a comprehensive guidebook and training program, with an estimated completion around 2026. Feedback continues to be gathered through an online survey.