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Masterworks Chorale to Premiere 'Sprinkle Coal Dust' in Shepherdstown

Masterworks Chorale to Premiere 'Sprinkle Coal Dust' in Shepherdstown

World premiere of Mine Wars production to kick off at Shepherd University The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, April 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Masterworks Chorale will unveil the world premiere of Walker Williams' oratorio, “Sprinkle Coal Dust on My Grave,” at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown. This 45-minute piece

Martinsburg Rally Draws Hundreds Against Trump Policies

Martinsburg Rally Draws Hundreds Against Trump Policies

Demonstrations continue in Eastern Panhandle, most recently in Martinsburg where 400-plus area residents banded together The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, April 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On Saturday, over 450 residents gathered for a rally in Martinsburg to voice their concerns against the Trump administration's policies. Participants held

Shepherdstown Welcomes Native American Storyteller Johnny Moses

Shepherdstown Welcomes Native American Storyteller Johnny Moses

Native American master storyteller visits Shepherdstown Middle School The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, April 17, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On April 8, 105 sixth-graders from Shepherdstown Middle School engaged with Johnny Moses, a master storyteller from the Tulalip Native American tribe during a session organized by the Speak Story series.

Shepherdstown's Roving Peregrine Theatre Brings Unique Plays to Life

Unique Shepherdstown theatre company offers new and different plays The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, April 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Roving Peregrine Theatre Company, founded by Inwood resident Heather Wallen, operates from the Black Box Arts Center in Shepherdstown, offering unique plays. With a contingent of 20 to 25

Shepherdstown Hosts Forum on Middle East Peace Initiatives

Shepherdstown Hosts Forum on Middle East Peace Initiatives

New Eastern Panhandle group wants to give peace a chance in the Middle East The Spirit of Jefferson | Monday, April 14, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway On April 2, a community forum titled 'Pathways to Lasting Peace in the Middle East' took place at Shepherd University's Storer

New Exhibit at Charles Town Museum Highlights Local Artifacts

New Exhibit at Charles Town Museum Highlights Local Artifacts

Jefferson County Museum's fresh display to showcase artifacts from Archaic period to Early Republic era The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, March 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Museum in Charles Town, led by director Lori Wysong, is unveiling a new exhibit featuring artifacts from the Archaic

Charles Town Museum Unveils Artifacts from Local History

Charles Town Museum Unveils Artifacts from Local History

Jefferson County Museum's fresh display to showcase artifacts from Archaic period to Early Republic era The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, March 20, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Jefferson County Museum, directed by Lori Wysong in Charles Town, is unveiling a new exhibit featuring five cases of artifacts that