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Gary Bergel’s Landscape Photography Exhibit at South Jefferson Library

‘If you give me a space, I can fill it’ The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, September 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, artist Gary Bergel showcases his landscape photography in the exhibit 'Chasing Beauty/Close to Home' at the

Doug Perks Retires from Jefferson County Museum After 20 Years

Doug Perks Retires from Jefferson County Museum After 20 Years

Local historian Doug Perks retires from county museum, speaks on importance of subject The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, September 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Doug Perks, a venerable historian of the Jefferson County Museum, has dedicated over 20 years to preserving and promoting local history. At 77, he reflects on

Charles Town’s Old Opera House Launches Hilarious New Comedy

Charles Town’s Old Opera House Launches Hilarious New Comedy

Those Southern girls are back to make audiences laugh again The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, September 4, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Old Opera House Theatre Company in Charles Town is kicking off its 2025-26 season with the comedy sequel 'The Chicken-Fried-Fabulous Spa-Dee-Dah

Discover Local Art at Charles Town's Firehouse Gallery

Discover Local Art at Charles Town's Firehouse Gallery

There's always something new at Firehouse Gallery The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, July 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Firehouse Gallery in Charles Town offers a dynamic platform for local artists from the Eastern Panhandle to showcase and sell their artwork. Located in the historic C. Broadway Rouss

Charles Town's Old Opera House Presents 'The Wizard of Oz'

Charles Town's Old Opera House Presents 'The Wizard of Oz'

Off to Oz! Old Opera House to show family favorite and classic 'Wizard of Oz' The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, July 24, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Old Opera House Theatre Company in Charles Town opens its production of 'The Wizard of Oz' on July 25,

New Romance-Themed Bookstore Opens in Charles Town

New Romance-Themed Bookstore Opens in Charles Town

Romance is in the air at new Charles Town bookstore The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Miss Willa’s Bookshop is set to open in Charles Town on July 26, specializing in romance novels with unique themes, under the ownership of best-selling author Jennifer Armentrout.

Keith Lowry Retires from Leadership of JCCM in Charles Town

Keith Lowry Retires from Leadership of JCCM in Charles Town

Lowry stepping down from Jefferson County Community Ministries after five years at the helm The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway After five impactful years as executive director, Keith Lowry will retire from Jefferson County Community Ministries in Charles Town. Known for his deeply rooted commitment